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MHI designed bulker reduces CO2 emissions by 27%

MHI designed bulker reduces CO2 emissions by 27%
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has taken delivery of the first of three bulkers designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) that reduces CO2 emissions by 27%.

The 95,000 dwt bulkers include MHI's proprietary Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS), which reduces frictional resistance between the vessel hull and seawater using air bubbles produced at the bottom of the vessel.

“Seafaring tests have already verified that MALS achieves the target level of performance in the newly delivered bulk carrier,” MHI said.

The vessel built by MHI licensing partner Oshima Shipbuilding has been verified as having a 27% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to an ordinary bulk carrier, and 2% higher than the original target 25%.

In addition to the MALS system the vessel features a new bow shape to reduce wave resistance and an innovative propulsion system.