The article recently published in the Hellenic Shipping News, “How Shipping Should Be Buying Clean Technology” by Alex Routledge, CEO of Armada, argues that shipowners should look beyond headline efficiency claims when evaluating clean technologies. The article explains that published fuel-saving percentages or results from isolated voyages rarely predict real-world performance across different vessel types, …
Armada Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daehan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Lloyd’s Register Asia, to develop and integrate Armada’s Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) on a Suezmax tanker. The parties will also seek Approval in Principal (AiP) for the tanker design concept under Lloyd’s Register rules and International Maritime Organization regulations. …
Next-generation air lubrication provider Armada Technologies has appointed Richard Tyrrell, former CoolCo CEO and current Advisor to Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd., as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Richard brings extensive leadership experience across the global maritime industry, with deep sector expertise in LNG shipping, capital markets, principal investing and mergers and acquisitions. He …
This blog is based on a recent interview with Alex Routledge conducted by Craig Eason for TradeWinds, one of the shipping industry’s leading global publications. To read the full TradeWinds article (subscription required), click HERE. When Alex Routledge discusses air lubrication, he does so from the perspective of a fleet optimizer rather than a technology …
Shipping is under mounting pressure to decarbonise—but certainty about what truly works remains limited. As regional regulations accelerate, shipowners are right to demand technologies that perform consistently in real operating environments, not just controlled trials. After years of mixed experiences with early energy-efficiency technologies, many owners are now asking a single, decisive question: can the …
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Armada Technologies has revealed a strategic partnership with the newly launched ERMA TECH GROUP, creating a unified approach to maritime technology solutions. This collaboration brings together decades of industry expertise under one comprehensive umbrella, offering the shipowner / operator integrated solutions that address multiple operational challenges simultaneously. ERMA TECH GROUP represents more than a typical …
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Alex Routledge was recently interviewed for the article, “Air lubrication systems offer efficiency, but is the investment worthwhile?” written by Patricia McCarthy for the Professional Mariner. Summarized from the article comments from Andrew Spiteri, PhD included: “’I firmly believe that ALS is poised to be a pivotal technology in decarbonizing the maritime industry,’ said Andrew …
Blog Post by Alex Routledge, CEO The maritime industry has long been a symbol of tradition, guided by centuries-old practices steering its course. However, as the world moves towards sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, this sector faces a much-needed transformation due to global climate change. The pressing question remains—how can innovation be balanced with established …
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Hull Air Lubrication (HAL) has been around for nearly 70 years, evolving from a noise reduction technology to a leading energy efficiency solution. Contrary to wind propulsion technologies, HAL focuses on reducing frictional resistance, making it effective across various speeds, sea states, and ship types. Despite less promotion compared to wind technologies, HAL’s effectiveness has …
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‘Efficiency’: it’s a word you will hear discussed at length today around the offices and conference calls of shipping companies and charterers around the world. It’s not just talk either: brokers across the industry are reporting record numbers of orders for ships with enhanced energy efficiency or new fuels technologies. But are these million dollar …
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