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Eco Marine Power - a cleaner & greener marine future.


katerva_2012_nomineeEco 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. We also develop eco ship & green shipping concepts that use our unique marine renewable energy technologies such as the revolutionary Aquarius MRE System....

Aquarius MRE Project - wind & solar marine power.

aquarius_eco_ship_2b_small Eco Marine Power is leading a number of R&D projects focused on developing cost effective commercial solutions for utilising wind power and solar energy on ships such as bulk ore carriers, cargo ships , oil tankers, passenger ferries, USV's and even naval frigates. These solutions have the potential to reduce folssil fuel use & lower emissions from shipping on a global scale.

Current projects include the Aquarius MRE System which will use EMP's EnergySail technology to reduce fossil fuel usage and noxious emission from ships, the solar eco-commuter ferry 'Medaka' and the Aquarius Eco Ship....

 
   
 

Solutions for Sustainable Shipping

Along with our strategic technology partners we offer globally a range of eco-friendly hybrid 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 eco commuter ferry, Aquarius Eco Ship, 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

kei3240_dl_trends_web_smallIn order to develop, install and support a global range of sustainable shipping focused 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 and/or renewable energy sectors.

Eco Marine Power also seeks to work with shipyards, naval architects, marine equipment providers, marine engineering firms and shipping companies to develop sustainable & low emission solutions for shipping....

Contact Details & Enquiry Form

medaka_open_cruise_web_smallFeel 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 Tonbo hybrid solar ferry, Medaka solar-electric eco commuter ferry Aquarius MRE System, EnergySail or AquariusUSV. We welcome enquiries from the media, researchers and potential investors as well.

We are also interested in hearing from companies who share our vision and would like to know more about working with us in areas such as marketing, sales, manufacturing, design and/or product development....

 
   
         
 

 
 
 
 
 

Eco Marine Power & KEI System to launch Aquarius MAS

Robust automation, control and management system for marine renewable energy solutions Fukuoka, Japan – 22nd May 2013 - Eco Marine Power (EMP) and KEI System Ltd (KEI) of Osaka, Japan, announced today that they will release later this year, the Aquarius Monitoring and Automation System or Aquarius MAS – a marine computer system capable of monitoring and/or controlling equipment on ships including wind and solar power devices plus being able to monitor fuel consumption. The ... Read more

Eco Marine Power and AIMS Global Engineering Sign MOU

Companies agree to co-operate to develop and promote eco-friendly solutions for shipping Fukuoka, Japan – 24th April 2013 - Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AIMS Global Engineering (AIMS) of Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, to market and develop renewable energy solutions for shipping. Initially the companies will focus on a project to complete the detailed design of the Medaka eco-commuter ferry with the aim t... Read more

Solbian Energie Alternative to Collaborate with Eco Marine Power

Fukuoka, Japan - 6th February 2013 - Eco Marine Power (EMP) is pleased announce that it will collaborate with Solbian Energie Alternative Srl of Italy to jointly develop applications for its solar cell technology across a variety of marine renewable energy projects for shipping including the Aquarius MRE System. ... Read more

Eco Marine Power to use KEI 3240 Data Logger

Fukuoka, Japan - 21st December 2012 - Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it will use the KEI 3240 Data Logger supplied by KEI System Ltd (KEI) of Osaka, Japan, to verify fuel savings and measure the performance of its Aquarius MRE System - a wind & solar power solution for sustainable shipping. ... Read more

EnergySail Array for Naval & Coast Guard Ships Outlined

Fukuoka, Japan - 13th November 2012 - Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) released today further details of its modified version of the Aquarius MRE System for use on naval and coast guard ships. This modified system will use EMP’s patent pending EnergySail technology to form an array of devices able to harness renewable energy on these types of ships. ... Read more

Eco Marine Power Receives Solution Inspiring Action Award

Fukuoka, Japan - 27th September 2012 - Eco Marine Power (EMP) is pleased to announce that it received a Solutions Inspiring Action Award at the 2012 Savannah Ocean Exchange in Savannah, Georgia in the United States for its innovative Aquarius MRE System - a wind and solar power renewable energy solution for shipping. The award was presented at a gala dinner on the 21st September in Savannah. ... Read more

Eco Marine Power Completes EnergySail Design

Fukuoka, Japan - 24th August 2012 - Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. announced today that it has completed the high level design for its innovative rigid sail known as the EnergySail. This revolutionary device will allow ships to harness the power of the wind and sun in order to reduce fuel costs plus lower noxious gas and carbon emissions. ... Read more

Aquarius MRE System Enters Testing Phase

Fukuoka, 25th May 2012 - Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) today announced that lab testing of its Aquarius MRE System – a revolutionary wind & solar power solution for ships – will commence in a test facility in Osaka, Japan from early June. This is a significant move forward as it takes the project into the prototype testing and type approval phase after which sea trials can be conducted. ... Read more

Eco Marine Power Unveils Aquarius Eco Ship Concept

Fukuoka, 30th January 2012 - 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. ... Read more

Aquarius Unmanned Surface Vessel Project Started

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... Read more

Corvus Energy’s Technology Selected for Eco Marine Power Projects

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. ... Read more

Corvus Energy joins Eco Marine Power Aquarius Project

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... Read more

Design of Aquarius solar power array starts

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. ... Read more

KEI System proceeds with Aquarius control system development

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. ... Read more
 
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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