Marine Technology

Hull Air Lubrication Predictive Analysis

Understanding Performance Prediction in Air Lubrication Systems

The air lubrication sector has no shortage of published energy savings percentages. Too often, however, the wrong question gets asked. The issue is not necessarily that performance claims are inaccurate, but that the discussion is often framed around achieving the highest possible savings figure under a specific set of conditions. Asking for the “best performance …

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Armada Team on board the Kool Husky for in-service and testing

Learning From the Ship: Why Real-World Testing Matters

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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