Eco Marine Power (EMP), a Japanese technology specializing in fuel and emissions reduction technologies for shipping and offshore applications, has called other companies to join its low-emissions ship design initiative.
The Aquarius Eco Ship concept design is an ongoing comprehensive study project, launched in May 2011, which is focused on optimizing the design of a large ocean-going ship such as a bulk carrier, oil tanker, RoRo vessel or cruise ship, to harness the power of the wind & sun using Aquarius MRE (Marine Renewable Energy).
Aquarius MRE is a patented fuel saving and emission reduction system that incorporates elements such as solar panels, energy storage modules, computer control systems and an advanced rigid sail design known as the EnergySail.