Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions has signed a memorandum of understanding with UK-based Armada Technologies, a supplier of a brand new hull air lubrication system. In future the 2 events will collaborate on putting in Armada’s Passive Air Lubrication Systems (PALS) on vessels with the purpose of enhancing their vitality effectivity and scale back carbon emissions.
Under the phrases of the MoU, Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions and Armada will discover a enterprise relationship and potential alternatives to include PALS into vessels owned by former’s clients. Armada will present technical and industrial help to facilitate the combination of PALS into vessel designs, together with preliminary effectivity saving estimates and design data on proposed installations.
“This collaboration with Armada aligns perfectly with our mission to provide innovative and sustainable, effective solutions to our customers,” mentioned Damir Glavan, Chief Executive Officer at Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions. “By offering PALS as an option for vessels, we can contribute to the maritime industry’s efforts to reduce emissions and promote cleaner, more efficient operations.”