Press Releases from Eco Marine Power (34 total)
Eco Marine Power to cooperate with Nakashima Propeller in exploring maritime app …
Lightweight & durable structures made with composite materials to also be used for ongoing project onboard cargo ship.
Fukuoka, Japan - 8th April 2024 - as part of its ongoing Aquarius Eco Ship Project, Eco Marine Power Co., Ltd. (Eco Marine Power) is to explore in cooperation with Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd. (Nakashima Propeller), the further use of carbo-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) and glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) for ship…
Eco Marine Power introduces cloud communication IoT device for maritime applicat …
Power saving gateway router can be integrated with Eco Marine Power's computer system architecture & a range of sensors & communication devices.
Fukuoka, Japan - 9th November 2023 - Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today it has partnered with Surfwave Inc., of Japan to bring the SurfGate cloud communication & power-saving gateway router to the maritime market. The SurfGate router is an IoT (Internet of Things) gateway that is compatible with…
NittoSeiko & Sunflame join Aquarius Innovation Forum
Eco Marine Power is pleased to announce that two further Japanese companies: NITTOSEIKO CO., LTD. (NittoSeiko) and SUNFLAME.CO., LTD. (Sunflame) - have joined the Aquarius Innovation Forum and bring with them innovative technologies related to improving energy efficiency onboard ships, systems automation & digital solutions for ship data performance management.
NittoSeiko with its head office in Kyoto, Japan, offers a wide range of fuel flow meters for maritime applications & Sunflame…
New Sail Device for Ships Developed by Eco Marine Power
New innovative sail device can be used as a modification for rigid sails or used as a stand-alone energy saving device.
Fukuoka, Japan - 27th June 2023 - After several years of research & development (R&D) Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has developed a new type of sail device for ships. This sail device known as a Sailet (trademark) (patent pending) can increase the propulsive forces created by…
Major Shipping Company and Eco Marine Power to Jointly Conduct Eco Ship Study
Companies will explore together the use of renewable energy as a source of zero emissions power onboard ships and investigate methods to improve energy efficiency.
Fukuoka, Japan - 14th February 2023 - A major shipping company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Eco Marine Power Co., Ltd. (EMP) of Japan have agreed to undertake a joint Eco Ship technical study related to renewable energy solutions for ships including Aquarius…
Furukawa Battery FCR series batteries to be used for Eco Handymax project
ClassNK approved marine batteries to be used for ship solar power system & back-up applications.
Fukuoka, Japan - 30th May 2022 - In a first for shipping, Eco Marine Power Co., Ltd. (Eco Marine Power) and technology partner The Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd. (Furukawa Battery) will supply marine-grade FCR series batteries for both a solar power system & for back-up use on a Handymax bulker. This will be the first time…
Zero emission design concept for Handymax bulker unveiled
Ship design incorporates renewable energy solutions, electric propulsion & fuel cells.
Fukuoka, Japan - 27th April 2022 - As part of an ongoing zero emission ship design project Eco Marine Power has released details of a new Handymax bulker that incorporates a range of renewable energy solutions, energy saving devices, electric propulsion and fuel cells. This ship design concept is known as the Aquarius Eco Handymax II and all the technologies…
Eco Marine Power expands maritime innovation forum
Further companies join the Aquarius Innovation Forum to discuss energy efficient, power saving and zero emission technologies for shipping.
Fukuoka, Japan – 12th January 2022 – To further facilitate the exchange of ideas between ship owners, ship managers and technology providers, Eco Marine Power has renamed and expanded the maritime technology discussion group it formed in February 2021. This expanded group is now known as the Aquarius Innovation Forum and brings…
Eco Marine Power and F-WAVE to Develop Ship Integrated Photovoltaic (SIPV) Solut …
Use of flexible & robust photovoltaic (PV) panel technology will allow innovative solar power solutions to be developed for shipping and maritime applications.
Fukuoka, Japan – 17th May 2021 – As part of its ongoing rollout of zero emission power and propulsion solutions for shipping, Eco Marine Power Co., Ltd. (EMP) announced today that it has begun to cooperate with F-WAVE Company Limited (F-WAVE) to jointly develop innovative Ship Integrated Photovoltaic…
Eco Marine Power to utilise new KEI-64S Marine Computer for System Platforms
Use of new high performance class-approved computer system will enable new features to be included into various zero emission solutions for ship & offshore applications.
Fukuoka, Japan – 21st January 2021 - As part of its ongoing product development program Eco Marine Power Co., Ltd. (EMP) announced today that it will incorporate the KEI-64S marine computer system into its zero emission solutions for shipping and offshore applications plus utilise the system…
Furukawa Battery and Eco Marine Power Launch Ship Battery Replacement and Manage …
Use of high performance class-approved batteries can reduce replacement costs & improve safety.
Fukuoka, Japan - 18th August 2020 – As a result of studies into the use of emergency and back-up batteries on ships, The Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd. (Furukawa Battery) and Eco Marine Power Co., Ltd. (EMP) announced today that they have launched a service to help ship owners reduce battery replacement costs. This service known as the Ship…
Eco Marine Power Commences Feasibility Study to Install Aquarius MRE on Tanker
Zero emission power and propulsion system for ships being prepared for installation.
Fukuoka, Japan - 30th April 2020 - In another major step towards commercializing its Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy (Aquarius MRE) solution, Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it had commenced a feasibility study regarding the installation of the solution onto a LR2 Tanker. The study is being undertaken in co-operation with the ship owner and will investigate how…
EnergySail Demonstration and Test Unit Unveiled in Japan
Innovative sail-assisted propulsion and solar power device for ships ready for demonstrations and further evaluation testing.
Fukuoka, Japan - Eco Marine Power (EMP) is pleased to announce that an EnergySail demonstration and test unit has been unveiled at the Onomichi Marine Tech Test Centre (MTTC) in Japan. This full scale version of an EnergySail is an upgrade of the pre-production unit and represents one of the smaller types of EnergySail that…
MV Panamana Upgraded with Fuel Consumption & Emissions Monitoring System
Aquarius Management & Automation System (MAS) and fuel monitoring system integrated for the first time onboard a ship.
Fukuoka, Japan – 4th September 2019 – Eco Marine Power (EMP) has recently taken another step forward towards creating its multi-vendor platform for onboard ship systems by completing the integration of its Aquarius Management & Automation System (MAS) with the onboard fuel monitoring system installed on the large general cargo ship, MV Panamana,…
FCR Batteries Obtain ClassNK Acceptance
New battery series now available for wide variety of applications including standby & emergency power.
Fukuoka, Japan – 9th July 2019 – Eco Marine Power (EMP) in cooperation with the Furukawa Battery Company of Japan (Furukawa Battery) are pleased to announce that the FCR series of high performance and recyclable batteries been accepted for use on classed or to be classed vessels with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). The FCR series of…
Eco Marine Power Applauds Poseidon Principles
Integration of climate considerations into lending decisions will assist in shifting shipping to a more sustainable future.
Eco Marine Power (EMP) has applauded the recently announced introduction of the Poseidon Principles – a global framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of financial institutions’ shipping portfolios. These principles will also have a strong emphasis on zero emissions and EMP’s renewable energy solutions and design concepts are ideally suited to…
Ship Solar Power System Installed on Large General Cargo Ship MV Panamana
Ship solar power system & associated equipment installed by crew whilst ship operated normally
Fukuoka, Japan – 24th May 2019 – Eco Marine Power (EMP) is pleased to announce its Aquarius MAS + Solar solution has been installed on the large general cargo ship MV Panamana. This installation was carried out by the ship’s crew with remote support provided by Zeaborn Ship Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and EMP from Japan.…
Eco Marine Power Establishes Research Institute
Institute based in Japan will link together ship and marine related research projects & research locations
The Eco Marine Power (EMP) Research Institute will co-ordinate research project and research locations so that knowledge and resources can be shared. The institute will also conduct research with other companies working with renewable energy and green shipping related technologies. Companies currently associated with the EMP Research Institute include The Furukawa Battery Company, Teramoto…
MgBOX Magnesium Air Battery for Ship Trials
Portable fuel cell battery developed by Furukawa Battery can provide electricity for up to 5 days
Fukuoka, Japan – 7th March 2019 – In co-operation with Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd. (Furukawa Battery) and several ship owners, Eco Marine Power (EMP) is conducting an evaluation trial using the MgBOX fuel cell or air battery. These trials will help determine how this innovative emergency battery can be best stored and used on ships.…
World-first Installation of Class-Approved UltraBattery Onboard Ship
UltraBattery battery pack to be used for ship solar power system on large general cargo ship.
Fukuoka, Japan – 19th December 2018 – As part of a joint project with Masterbulk Pte. Ltd. (Masterbulk), Eco Marine Power (EMP) is pleased to announce that an UltraBattery® (UB) battery pack manufactured by the Furukawa Battery Company (Furukawa Battery) has been installed on the large general cargo ship – MV Panamana. This battery pack…
Eco Marine Power and ClassNK Commence Collaboration Regarding EnergySail
Technical co-operation focused on supporting sea trials and commercial production of wind and solar power system for ships.
Fukuoka, Japan – 6th November 2018 – In another significant move towards commercial release of the EnergySail, Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has begun collaboration with ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) to confirm design requirements and issues related to sea trials. The goal is to pave the way to the full…
Automation for Ship Renewable Energy Systems Unveiled
Computer systems for sail-assisted propulsion and ship solar power
Fukuoka, Japan - 23rd October 2018 - As part of the ongoing strategy to prepare its EnergySail and Aquarius MRE for commercial release, Eco Marine Power (EMP) unveiled today further details of its automated control and monitoring systems. These will enable EMP’s technologies to integrate with existing ship-based systems. This will facilitate the seamless operation between EMP's renewable energy platforms with other…
Eco Marine Power Announces Launch of Hybrid Battery Packs
UB-50-12 battery packs with proven hybrid technology ready for use on ships & offshore platforms.
Fukuoka, Japan – 29th June 2018 – In co-operation with its strategic partners Furukawa Battery and Teramoto Iron Works, Eco Marine Power (EMP) has today announced the release of two UB-50-12 hybrid battery packs for ship, offshore and land-based renewable energy projects. These safe, reliable and recyclable battery packs will be available in 2.4kWh and 3.6kWh…
Eco Marine Power Expands Aquarius Eco Ship Project
Innovative low emission ship design project to be opened up to more technologies & companies
Eco Marine Power (EMP) unveiled today its plan to widen the scope of the Aquarius Eco ShipTM project and invite other companies to join this innovative low-emissions ship design initiative. As part of this plan a wider range of technologies will be studied including fuel cells, air lubrication systems & electrical propulsion plus ship owners that…
Star Bulk and Eco Marine Power Commence Renewable Energy Study
Joint study focused on feasibility of installing technologies associated with Aquarius MRE onto existing and new ships
Fukuoka, Japan – 21st March 2018 – As part of its continued focus on bringing renewable energy solutions to shipping, Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Star Bulk S.A. (Star Bulk) covering a joint study project focused on the feasibility of using EMP’s technologies…
Furukawa Battery Certified as Approved Supplier of Marine Batteries
Certification obtained after factory inspection, evaluation trials & testing by Eco Marine Power
Fukuoka, Japan – 19th February 2018 – Eco Marine Power (EMP) today announced that it has formally certified The Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd. of Japan, as a supplier of batteries for use on ship and marine structures. The certification covers a range of batteries technologies including the hybrid valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) UltraBattery®.
Furukawa Battery and EMP first…
Eco Marine Power and Teramoto Iron Works Sign Patent License Agreement
In another major step towards bringing rigid sails onto powered ships, Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has signed a patent license agreement with Teramoto Iron Works Ltd concerning patents related to EMP’s EnergySail® and Aquarius MRE® technologies.
Teramoto Iron Works is one of the few companies in the world that has experience in the production of rigid sails and was involved in the manufacture of JAMDA sails in…
Eco Marine Power to Study Use of Artificial Intelligence in Research Projects
Neural Network Console provided by Sony Network Communications to be utilised to improve control algorithms and analyse research data
Fukuoka, Japan – 8th December 2017 – To further enhance its research capabilities Eco Marine Power announced today that it will begin using the Neural Network Console provided by Sony Network Communications Inc., as part of a strategy to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various ongoing ship related technology projects including the…
Aquarius MRE Project and Shipowner Prepare for Sea Trials
World first deployment of patented rigid sail and solar power system to commence during 2018
Fukuoka, Japan – 26th July 2017 – Eco Marine Power (EMP) is pleased to announce that it has begun preparing for sea trials of its Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) solution in co-operation with strategic partners and ship owner Hisafuku Kisen K.K. of Onomichi, Japan.
This preparatory work will lead to the world’s first installation of…
Marine Solar Power Solution Receives Acceptance
Eco Marine Power’s Renewable Energy Solution for Shipping Recognized by ClassNK
Fukuoka, Japan - 13th April 2015 - Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has received the acceptance from ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) for its Aquarius Marine Solar Power solution as installed on classed vessels. The acceptance of this system is a major step forward for EMP and brings to the shipping market a renewable energy solution that can…
Teramoto Iron Works and Eco Marine Power form Strategic Alliance
Pathway for commercial production of EnergySail and Aquarius MRE System established.
Fukuoka, Japan - 12th May 2014 - Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has taken another major step forward towards bringing its EnergySail and Aquarius MRE System technologies to the market by forming a strategic alliance with Teramoto Iron Works Co. Ltd - a manufacturer of marine equipment located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
The strategic alliance with Teramoto Iron…
KEI System and Eco Marine Power Establish Aquarius Innovation Lab
Unique research & design facility focused on sustainable shipping technologies
Osaka, Japan - 9th December 2013 - KEI System Ltd (KEI) and Eco Marine Power (EMP) are pleased to announce that they have jointly established the Aquarius Innovation Lab to develop sustainable shipping technologies. The facility is located in Osaka, Japan, and includes an indoor test centre plus an outdoor area for evaluating the performance of hardware such as solar panels,…
Aquarius MRE System Prototype Testing Commences
Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) today announced that lab testing of its Aquarius MRE System – a revolutionary wind & solar power solution for ships – will commence in a test facility in Osaka, Japan from early June. This is a significant move forward as it takes the project into the prototype testing and type approval phase after which sea trials can be conducted.
Testing will initially be focused on…
Corvus Energy’s Technology Selected for Eco Marine Power Projects
Eco Marine Power (EMP) today announced that it has selected Corvus Energy as a strategic technology provider for a range of ongoing development projects including the Aquarius wind & solar power system for ships, the Aquarius eco ship and Medaka urban solar-electric commuter ferry.
A range of Corvus Energy technologies such as the AT6500 Energy Storage Module & Battery Management System will be incorporated into Eco Marine Power’s cutting edge marine…
