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How ORC Technology Is Revolutionizing Ship Fuel Efficiency

Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) waste heat recovery systems are becoming essential in enhancing energy efficiency for both new builds and retrofits. Orcan Energy’s partnership with Goltens underscores the market potential, with over 100 TWhth of waste heat in shipping available for capture, enough to power 6.3 million people. Ships lose over half their fuel energy, primarily as waste heat, making ORC systems ideal for converting this energy into electricity.

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Advanced Digital Technologies Revolutionize Maritime Safety

Maritime safety is transforming through digital innovation, with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) evolving into intelligent co-pilots. Thales’s WaveLINK, unveiled at Europort 2025, integrates essential safety features into a user-friendly interface, enhancing operational efficiency and redefining GMDSS terminals’ role in modern maritime operations.

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NYK Partners with Neptune Robotics to Revolutionize Maritime Hull Cleaning

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) has strengthened its partnership with Neptune Robotics to enhance robotic hull cleaning across its fleet. This collaboration, initiated in 2022, aims to achieve significant fuel savings and accelerate decarbonization. Neptune’s AI-powered robots promise faster, more efficient cleaning while reducing emissions, showcasing automation’s benefits in shipping.

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Innovative Carbon Capture Technology Set to Revolutionize Maritime Decarbonization

In Chingford, London, Seabound is revolutionizing the shipping industry with a carbon capture solution. CEO Alisha Fredriksson, alongside co-founder Roujia Wen, developed a device that absorbs carbon from diesel exhaust using quicklime pellets. Their prototypes have captured up to 78% of carbon emissions, aiming to transform maritime sustainability.

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