Why performance across the operating profile matters. Air lubrication has proven its potential to reduce hull friction and vessel power demand. But for shipowners, the more important question is not simply how much a system can save – it is what that system is likely to deliver across the speeds, draughts and operating conditions in …
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, …
Last week, the Armada team returned onboard LNG Kool Husky to complete the system’s first in-service evaluation and continuation of testing. The results were strong, confirming that performance is tracking as expected under real operating conditions. For companies developing new maritime technologies, this stage matters. Office-based modeling and simulations are essential—but they are only part …
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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 …
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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Armada Technologies (Armada) is excited to announce its affiliation with Kaeser Kompressoren (Kaeser), who will be the supplier of record for Armada’s Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) supplementary rotary blowers. Armada’s patented PALS uses the ship’s forward motion to passively create a precise air-water mixture for enhanced hull lubrication. Unlike traditional methods that rely on …
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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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Armada Technologies™ (Armada), a provider of a new, second-generation innovative hull air lubrication system and Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on installing Armada’s Passive Air Lubrication Systems (PALS) on vessels. The partnership aims to improve vessel energy-efficiency, reduce operating costs, and minimize the emission of carbon and other pollutants to ships.
‘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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