Eco Marine Power - a cleaner & greener marine future.
Eco Marine Power (EMP) is an innovative marine renewable energy technology company based in Japan that is committed to designing, developing and promoting eco friendly power & propulsion solutions for ships and vessels that will reduce fossil fuel consumption, lower pollution & greenhouse gas emissions plus make good business sense as well. Our solutions include wind, solar-electric, hybrid marine power and solar-wind powered systems & solar-electric ferry & work boat designs. We also develop eco ship & green shipping concepts that use our unique marine renewable energy technologies such as the revolutionary Aquarius MRE System - a modern wind & solar power solution for sustainable shipping....
Aquarius MRE Project - wind & solar marine power.
The Aquarius Project was started by Eco Marine Power with the aim of developing a cost effective commercial system for utilising wind power and solar energy on ships such as bulk ore carriers & tankers. This revolutionary eco-friendly marine renewable energy power system will make shipping cleaner and greener by harnessing the limitless power of wind and sun. It is anticipated that the Aquarius MRE System will reduce a ships fuel consumption by 10-20% or more annually and also significantly lower a vessels noxious gas & greenhouse gas emissions. Used alongside other energy efficiency technologies a ship fitted with the Aquarius MRE System could reduce fuel consumption by 40% or more....
Products & Solutions - Eco Solutions for Shipping
Along with our strategic technology partners we offer globally a range of eco-friendly marine power and propulsion solutions that reduce fuel consumption, lower a vessels carbon footprint plus minimise or eliminate noxious gas emissions. These solutions include marine solar-electric propulsion, hybrid marine power & marine renewable energy systems which incorporate cutting edge technologies such as Lithium Ion battery modules, our EnergySail technology & marine grade solar panels & advanced power management....
Latest Company News
Read about the latest product and company news from Eco Marine Power including product releases, strategic partner updates, new green & sustainable shipping design concepts, development activities, research & design projects and marketing updates. Our current projects include the Tonbo solar hybrid ferry, Medaka solar ferry or eco solar ferry, Aquarius USV & Aquarius MRE System - a wind & solar renewable energy solution for ships such as bulk ore carriers, cargo ships & oil tankers.....
Our Strategic Partners
In order to develop and offer a global range of green shipping products and solutions, Eco Marine Power works with a number of strategic partners in several countries. These companies are proven technology innovators with years of experience in delivering commercial solutions to the shipping industry or renewable energy sectors. Eco Marine Power also seeks to work with shipyards, naval architects, marine equipment providors and shipping companies to develop new sustainable shipping & low emission solutions....
Contact Details & Enquiry Form
Feel free to contact us regarding any questions you have about our green shipping, eco ferry or hybrid marine power products or designs such as the Tonbu hybrid solar ferry, Medaka eco solar ferry Aquarius MRE System, EnergySail or AquariusUSV. We welcome enquiries from the media, students, researchers and potential investors. We are also interested in hearing from companies who would like to know more about working with us in areas such as marketing, sales, design and/or product development....
Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) today unveiled a concept ship design incorporating its Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) System. This concept design is called the Aquarius Eco Ship and is part of Eco Marine Power’s ongoing development efforts aimed at moving shipping towards a more sustainable future.
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As part of its expanding research programme, Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. of Fukuoka, Japan announced today that it has begun development of an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) based on technology it has developed for the Aquarius MRE System. This new vessel design concept is called the AquariusUSV. The AquariusUSV will be able to undertake a variety of missions ranging from littoral operations such as coastal patrol, interdiction & surveillance to Mine...
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Eco Marine Power (EMP) today announced that it has selected Corvus Energy as a strategic technology provider for a range of ongoing development projects including the Aquarius wind & solar power system for ships, the Aquarius eco ship and Medaka urban solar-electric commuter ferry.
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Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. announced today that Corvus Energy Ltd. will supply the energy storage component for its groundbreaking, patent-pending Aquarius Wind and Solar Power System for ocean-going ships. Since 2010, Eco Marine Power has worked on developing an advanced integrated system of rigid, photovoltaic-equipped sails and energy storage modules to allow ocean-going ships to harness renewable energies and reduce their need for oil. The rigid sails are used for...
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Another step forward in the development of the Aquarius System was made recently when work begun on the detailed design of the wind and solar sail panel. This panel or rigid sail will be used to harness wind & solar energy which will then be used to help power a ship thereby reducing fuel consumption and the emission of harmful gases.
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KEI System Co. Ltd. (KEI) and Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. are pleased to announce that they have now completed a specifications review and will continue the development of the computer control design for the Aquarius System. This development work will be undertaken jointly by KEI and EMP and it is expected a prototype version of the control system will be ready for testing during 2012.
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Eco Marine Power (EMP) is honoured to announce that it has been short-listed for two prestigious Sustainable Shipping Awards for 2011. These awards recognise companies and individuals making great strides to shape and improve the environmental legacy of shipping. To be short-listed for two awards is a great achievement for EMP and this will allow the company to showcase its technology to a global audience of shipping industry professionals.
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May 12th 2011 - Eco Marine Power (EMP) today announced that it has commenced a study to investigate how its Aquarius wind and solar marine power system could be incorporated into a future eco ship specifically designed to minimise fuel consumption and reduce noxious gas emissions. The aim will be to further expand on the company's green shipping concepts and provide a roadmap towards a green energy propulsion system for ships that utilises a range of wind and solar power...
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Another step towards a greener future for shipping has been taken today after Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. announced that it was starting a project to develop an eco solar ferry concept called Medaka. This solar ship design is being specifically developed to operate on urban waterways and will use an advanced solar-electric propulsion system. This eco-friendly propulsion system will allow the Medaka to operate emission free since the on-board batteries can be charged via the...
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Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) today announced that it is continuing the development of the Aquarius Solar and Wind Marine Power System (Patent Pending) for ships and ocean going vessels. This innovative eco-friendly marine power solution will use specially designed rigid sail panels fitted with solar modules to collect wind and solar energy onboard ships as a means to lower their fuel consumption, lessen the vessels noxious gas emissions and reduce their carbon footprint.
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Detailed design of the Tonbo Hybrid Marine Power (HMP) solar-electric concept vessel has now commenced and Eco Marine Power Co Ltd is now working with a number of development partners in order to finalise the overall specification. The Tonbo design will incorporate the latest solar module, Lithium battery, propulsion and power management technologies in order to reduce fuel costs for operators/owners and reduce the emission of harmful gasses into the environment.
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Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. announced today that work has begun on the detailed design of the wind and solar power solution for ocean going ships called 'Aquarius'. This system will help the shipping industry reduce it's carbon footprint, lower noxious emissions from ships and save shipping companies money by reducing fuel costs. Aquarius is unique in that it will not require a major re-design of existing bulk carriers, tankers or other large merchant ships and...
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Eco Marine Power Co.Ltd. announced today (1st August 2010) that it had now commenced initial development work on a wind and solar power system for ocean going vessels alongside development partners Sapa Group, KEI Systems and Ohori Capital. The 'Aquarius' project aims to develop a commercial wind and solar power system for the shipping industry to help the sector meet the challenges of reducing emissions and fuel costs in the years ahead. The project will be coordinated by...
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Ohori Capital Pty. Ltd. today announced it has established a company in Fukuoka, Japan, called Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) to promote green technology related power and propulsion solutions for use onboard a variety of vessels and ships. Working with a number of strategic partner companies both in Japan and overseas, Eco Marine Power will begin offering products and solutions from September 2010.
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Hybrid marine power & propulsion solutions save fuel, reduce pollution and are cost effective. Let Eco Marine Power show your company the way towards a greener marine future by customizing a hybrid marine power or propulsion system for your requirements. Our solutions also include solar-electric propulsion systems & incoporate the latest technologies.
Utilizing wind and solar power via solar panels, rigid sails and other technology is not only good for the environment but also helps reduce operating costs for boat and ship owners. Eco Marine Power is developing a range of solutions that will power a new generation of eco-friendly vessels and eco-ships using a range of marine renewable energy technologies.
If you are looking for a energy efficient ferry, workboat or other vessel that uses the latest in renewable and green shipping technology then Eco Marine Power can help you find the solution that suits your needs. We offer designs based on vessels already in commercial service or we can work with shipyards, ship owners or naval architects on new projects.
Finding the right solar, wind, electric or hybrid marine power solution can be a daunting task, but Eco Marine Power can work with shipyards and ship owners to find the best system for their needs. EMP can also assist with the development of low emission & sustainable shipping concepts and designs for special purpose vessels using marine renewable energy technologies.
