News / Shipping is shifting into green mode with emission mitigation systems

Today’s announcement that Swiss-Italian liner operator MSC is to fit air lubrication systems to its newbuildings is symbolic, because it reveals the shift in position made by the industry and its backing for the IMO targets.

According to manufacturer Silverstream, MSC has made more than 30 orders for the company’s air lubrication system, which effectively creates an air cushion for vessels to sail on, cutting emissions by 5-10% ? not enough to meet all the requirements for the International Maritime Organization ...