Alfa Laval OceanGlide Fluidic Air Lubrication Chosen by Rio Tinto
Alfa Laval will provide Rio Tinto with the OceanGlide fluidic air lubrication system, enhancing ship propulsion efficiency and energy savings. Rio Tinto selected OceanGlide for one of its bulk carriers to boost vessel energy efficiency and decarbonize shipping. The system reduces drag by 50-75%, leading to lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.