The Aquarius Eco Ship concept design is an ongoing comprehensive study project focused on optimizing the design of large ocean going ships such as bulk carriers, oil tankers, or cruise ships, to harness the power of the wind and sun using Aquarius MRE®. This study was started by Eco Marine Power in May 2011.
At the heart of the Aquarius Eco Ship is Aquarius MRE (Marine Renewable Energy) - a patented fuel saving and emission reduction system that incorporates a variety of elements including solar panels, energy storage modules, computer control systems and an advanced rigid sail design known as the EnergySail®.
Elements of Aquarius MRE have already been commercialized and it is expected that the expanded project will lead to further fuel and emission reduction solutions being introduced into the market. EMP also recently displayed several technologies associated with the project including a working prototype of an EnergySail and the EnergySail Automated Control System (ACS) at Sea Japan 2018 in Tokyo.
On making the announcement of the expanded Aquarius Eco Ship Project, Greg Atkinson, Chief Technology Officer at Eco Marine Power commented, "A primary aim of opening up and widening the Aquarius Eco Ship project is to help develop further, practical fuel and emission reduction technologies beyond our current focus on wind and solar power". He added: "We also wish to extend the project's reach further beyond Japan and bring in additional investors so that we can help other start-ups in the maritime clean technology field."
Companies already involved in the Aquarius Eco Ship Project include Teramoto Iron Works, The Furukawa Battery Company and KEI System.
For further details regarding the project please visit the Aquarius Eco Ship webpage.
