Eco Marine Power News

Eco Marine Power & KEI System to launch Aquarius MAS

greg.atkinson@ohoricapital.com (Greg Atkinson) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:13:09 +0000

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 Aquarius MAS is based upon the reliable KEI 3240 Data Logger platform, a marine computer system which is already in use on vessels such as tug boats, training ships and bulk ore carriers. The KEI 3240 Data Logger is able to monitor the performance of on-board equipment and systems plus record data for later analysis. It can also be configured to control equipment and automate processes to turn on/off equipment.

The Aquarius MAS will build upon this legacy and also incorporate new features. For example the amount of energy provided by marine solar and/or wind power systems can be monitored against fuel consumption to verify savings. This information can also be recorded and later analysed along with a wide range of other performance data in order to fine-tune the operational performance of the ship or vessel the system is fitted to.

The combination of marine renewable energy solutions plus the optimization of energy use will result in considerable fuel savings, lower noxious gas emissions and a reduced carbon footprint for ships and shipping companies.

Mr Nakagawa, President of KEI System Ltd commented: “This is a big step for our company and ship owners since we have been considering for a long time about how to get most efficient control of various equipment and machinery on-board vessels. The collaboration with AIMS Global and Eco Marine Power will allow us to demonstrate the capability of our system and we look forward to working on projects together with them.”

Greg Atkinson of Eco Marine Power said “This is an important milestone for our company and means that after years of development work with KEI System we are now bringing solutions to the market that will help make sustainable shipping a reality”

It is planned to install the first Aquarius Monitoring and Automation System in co-operation with AIMS Global Engineering of Malaysia after which the system will be marketed globally.

The Aquarius MAS will also be incorporated into the Aquarius Eco Ship concept being developed by EMP and in the designs of the Tonbo Hybrid Ferry and Medaka Eco Commuter Ferry.

About KEI System

KEI System Co. Ltd. is developer of a range of type approved control and computers systems used in the shipping industry including the KEI 3240 Data Logger and KEI 3240 Valve Control System. KEI also undertakes development work into such areas as real time control systems used for monitoring, instrumentation and control applications both for marine and land use. The company is based in Osaka, Japan.

For more information about KEI please visit: www.kei-system.co.jp

About Eco Marine Power

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that designs innovative eco-friendly solar, wind, electric and hybrid marine power and propulsion solutions. The company also develops sustainable ship concepts that incorporate the latest renewable energy technologies and is currently working on a number of design projects including the Aquarius MRE System, EnergySail, Aquarius Eco Ship, Aquarius USV and Medaka eco-commuter ferry. To read more about Eco Marine Power please visit: www.ecomarinepower.com or follow us on Twitter @EcoMarinePower

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Greg Atkinson (Eco Marine Power)

Phone: +81 92 287 9677 Mobile: +81 90 1369 7568

E-mail: greg.atkinson@ecomarinepower.com

Eco Marine Power and AIMS Global Engineering Sign MOU

greg.atkinson@ohoricapital.com (Greg Atkinson) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

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 to start marketing this innovative solar-electric urban passenger ferry across the Asia-Pacific region later this year. The Medaka eco-commuter ferry will incorporate a range of technologies including hybrid marine propulsion, a data management system, Lithium-ion storage modules and a solar array incorporating flexible solar panels.

Mohd Tarmizi, CEO of AIMS Global Engineering said "This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will promote and strengthen a friendly relation between our two companies, leading to a closer partnership and collaboration between AIMS Global Engineering and Eco Marine Power”

He added: “AIMS are very pleased to be supporting Eco Marine Power in their move towards utilising marine renewable energy. The knowledge that we will amass and the skills to be acquired will provide us a unique insight as to what is feasible and achievable. It will add value to our understanding and enhance our capacity for harnessing and promoting renewable energy in the offshore marine industry,’’

Greg Atkinson of Eco Marine Power commented “This agreement with AIMS-Global Engineering is a major step forward for Eco Marine Power in terms of bringing our solutions to the market in Asia. We look forward to working with AIMS as a strategic partner in developing our existing solutions plus coming up with new renewable energy and low emission solutions for shipping in the years ahead”.

Eco Marine Power and AIMS Global Engineering will also co-operate on a project to incorporate a renewable energy solution onto an existing offshore support vessel and explore the possibility of working together during the sea trials of EMP’s Aquarius MRE System and EnergySail technologies.

About AIMS Global Engineering

AIMS-GLOBAL ENGINEERING SDN. BHD. specializes on vessel chartering, supply and services sector. With the licenses of PKK, CIDB, Ministry of Finance and Petronas Marine Spread, AIMS-Global Engineering is fully confident to provide the best services to fulfill the customer’s needed. The company was incorporated on 12th October, 2002 and is located at Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.

To read more about Aims-Global Engineering please visit: http://aimsglobal.com.my/

About Eco Marine Power

To read more about Eco Marine Power please visit: http://www.ecomarinepower.com or follow us on Twitter @EcoMarinePower

Media Enquiries

Greg Atkinson (Eco Marine Power)

Phone: +81 92 287 9677 Mobile: +81 90 1369 7568

E-mail: greg.atkinson@ecomarinepower.com

Ms Jannah (AIMS Global Engineering)

E-mail: jannah@aimsglobal.com.my

Aquarius MRE System, AquariusUSV & EnergySail are trademarks of Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd.

Solbian Energie Alternative to Collaborate with Eco Marine Power

greg.atkinson@ohoricapital.com (Greg Atkinson) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:34:43 +0000

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.

Initially this co-operation will be centred around lab testing activities in Osaka, Japan, with the focus being on incorporating Solbian's technology into EMP's EnergySail – a configurable rigid sail that is able to tap into the power of the wind & sun. However it is planned to expand the range of testing later this year to also include sea trials & apply Solbian technology to other projects such as the AquariusUSV and Aquarius Eco Ship.

The Solbian product, in its various versions, is a light, flexible and impact resistant PV module, which can even be walked upon. Lightness and flexibility make Solbian modules particularly suited to marine and sustainable mobility applications.

The use of lightweight polymer films instead of traditional glass allows new applications for the proven technology of crystalline silicon cells. The careful choice of materials and their thickness creates the right balance between protection of thin photovoltaic cells and the creation of a flexible and light case.

The polymers used are also characterized by high resistance to weathering, enabling certification according to IEC 61215 and 61730, a guarantee of long life even under the most extreme conditions, such as on racing yachts where the Solbian technology was applied for the first time. Solbian Energie Alternative has also been certified to comply ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001 -a new step in quality control.

The range of SolbianFlex panels is constantly evolving trying to meet the demands of the market while offering the possibility to realize custom products according to customers' requests.

This collaboration between Solbian and Eco Marine Power will help drive the adoption of renewable energy technologies across the shipping sector. This will also lead to development of further innovative solutions for marine applications in the years ahead which will help reduce noxious gas emissions from ships and vessels of all types in addition to reducing fuels costs.

About Solbian

Solbian Energie Alternative Srl was founded in 2009, following the success among professional sailors of the innovative SolbianFlex photovoltaic module developed in 2006 in collaboration with the CNR for Giovanni Soldini's Class 40. A product that combines high-efficiency monocrystalline cells laminated with special thin, light plastic polymers with high chemical and mechanical resilience.

The company's goal is to produce innovative photovoltaic panels in order to expand the scope of their applicability to sectors where lightweight, flexibility and efficiency are fundamental requirements. The characteristics of these flexible photovoltaic panels allow the production of energy from the sun, wherever there is a need, even in extreme conditions: marine, electric mobility, motorhomes and in special building-integrated architectural situations.

For more information about Solbian please visit: http://www.solbian.eu

About Eco Marine Power

For more information please visit: http://www.ecomarinepower.com or you can follow us on Twitter @EcoMarinePower

Media Enquiries

Solbian Energie Alternative Srl

Danilo Di Donna

Phone: + 39 011 9663512

E-mail: danilo.didonna@solbian.eu

Eco Marine Power

Greg Atkinson

Phone: +81 92 287 9677

E-mail: greg.atkinson@ecomarinepower.com

Aquarius MRE System, AquariusUSV & EnergySail are trademarks of Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd.

Eco Marine Power to use KEI 3240 Data Logger

greg.atkinson@ohoricapital.com (Greg Atkinson) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:09:31 +0000

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.

The KEI 3240 Data Logger is a highly flexible & robust marine computer based system that can collect and log various performance data for a vessel including engine power output. Hundreds of ships have already been fitted with the KEI 3240 Data Logger and the system has proven its reliability over many years. The KEI 3240 Data Logger can be installed on a variety of ships such as tug boats, cargo vessels & bulk carriers. It can also be retrofitted to ships already in operation or installed for example as part of a hybrid marine propulsion upgrade.

The use of the KEI 3240 Data Logger will provide a ship's crew with real time information regarding how much fuel consumption is being reduced through the use of Aquarius MRE System. This and other data can also be recorded and analysed later.

'Saying a particular technology can save fuel is one thing, proving it actually achieves the savings claimed is another and the KEI 3240 Data Logger gives us the means to verify the performance of our technologies" said Greg Atkinson, Director of R&D at Eco Marine Power. "We will also work with KEI to develop a power rating methodology for our EnergySail and use the KEI 3240 Data Logger as a means to fine tune the performance of the EnergySail during sea trials which will commence during 2013."

Eco Marine Power will also investigate how the KEI 3240 Data Logger could be incorporated into its other projects such as the Tonbo solar-electric hybrid ferry & Medaka eco-commuter ferry.

About KEI System

For more information about KEI please visit: http://www.kei-system.co.jp

About Eco Marine Power

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that designs innovative eco-friendly solar, wind, electric and hybrid marine power and propulsion solutions. The company also develops sustainable ship concepts that incorporate the latest renewable energy technologies and is currently working on a number of design projects including the Aquarius MRE System, Aquarius Eco Ship, Aquarius USV, Tonbo solar hybrid ferry and Medaka eco-commuter ferry.

For more information please visit: http://www.ecomarinepower.com or you can follow us on Twitter @EcoMarinePower

Media Enquiries:

Greg Atkinson

Phone: +81 92 287 9677 Mobile: +81 90 1369 7568

E-mail: greg.atkinson@ecomarinepower.com

Aquarius MRE System, AquariusUSV & EnergySail are trademarks of Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd.

EnergySail Array for Naval & Coast Guard Ships Outlined

greg.atkinson@ohoricapital.com (Greg Atkinson) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:49:59 +0000

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.

The unique flexibility of the EnergySail design means that it can be adapted to suit a wide range of ships while the basic elements of the system remain identical. This simplifies parts management, maintenance and operational processes which are important when deploying a system across a fleet of different vessel types.

In addition to naval and coastguard ships, the EnergySail technology and Aquarius MRE System which are being developed by EMP could also be installed on oceanographic, marine research and survey vessels.

Greg Atkinson, Director of R&D at EMP commented that:

“We view this latest development of our marine renewable energy technologies as a major step forward in terms of bringing safe, practical and cost effective wind & solar power systems to world shipping”.

A naval frigate could have up to four EnergySail’s incorporated into its design whilst smaller patrol vessels and coastguard ships may be fitted with just two of the devices.

A control system which is currently being tested in co-operation with KEI System Ltd., will automatically raise, lower and position each EnergySail to best suit the prevailing weather conditions.

Each EnergySail will be capable of performing as a rigid sail in order to help move the ship forward. Additionally they could also be fitted with a range of solar and wind power technologies so that even if the ship were at anchor, these revolutionary devices would still be able to tap into the available wind & solar power resources.

The use of renewable energy on naval, coastguard & maritime patrol ships would reduce their fuel consumption and noxious gas emissions plus extend the patrol and/or operating ranges of these vessels. In addition the use of wind power could potentially allow these ships to operate significantly quieter at lower speeds than conventional ships.

For further details about the EMP’s EnergySail technology please see: http://www.ecomarinepower.com/en/energysail

About Eco Marine Power

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that designs innovative eco-friendly solar, wind, electric and hybrid marine power and propulsion solutions. The company also develops sustainable ship concepts that incorporate the latest renewable energy technologies and is currently working on a number of design projects including the Aquarius Eco Ship, Aquarius USV, Tonbo solar hybrid ferry and Medaka eco-commuter ferry.

For more information please visit: http://www.ecomarinepower.com or you can follow us on Twitter @EcoMarinePower

Media Enquiries:

Greg Atkinson

Phone: +81 92 287 9677 Mobile: +81 90 1369 7568

E-mail: greg.atkinson@ecomarinepower.com

Aquarius MRE System, AquariusUSV & EnergySail are trademarks of Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd.

Eco Marine Power Receives Solution Inspiring Action Award

greg.atkinson@ohoricapital.com (Greg Atkinson) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:52:50 +0000

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.

During the 2012 Savannah Ocean Exchange, Eco Marine Power was also given the opportunity to present to the delegates the Aquarius MRE System and explain some of the key features of the system and its EnergySail technology.

EMP also unveiled in Savannah for the first time a coastguard, naval and survey concept vessel which would utilise EMP's EnergySail technology as a means to reduce fuel consumption and lower noxious gas emissions. Using wind & solar power on-board these ships would also extend their patrol & operational ranges.

Eco Marine Power looks forward to building on its relationship with the Savannah Ocean Exchange and bringing new solutions to the event in the years ahead.

About Savannah Ocean Exchange

Founded in 2010, the Savannah Ocean Exchange unites worldwide organizations across multiple disciplines and boundaries to accelerate the distribution and adoption of solutions that positively impact our ocean and coast.

For more information please visit their website: www.oceanexchange.org

About Eco Marine Power

The company also develops eco-ship concepts that incorporate the latest green energy technology and is currently working on a number of design projects including the Aquarius Eco Ship, Tonbo solar hybrid ferry and Medaka eco-commuter ferry.

For more information please visit: www.ecomarinepower.com or follow us on Twitter @EcoMarinePower

Media Enquiries

Greg Atkinson

Director

Phone: +81 92 287 9677 Mobile: +81 90 1369 7568

E-mail: greg.atkinson@ecomarinepower.com

Aquarius MRE System & EnergySail are trademarks of Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd.

Eco Marine Power Completes EnergySail Design

greg.atkinson@ohoricapital.com (Greg Atkinson) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:49:21 +0000

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.

The EnergySail (patent pending) is unlike any other sail - it can be used even when a ship is at anchor or in port and has been designed to withstand high winds or even sudden micro-bursts. The EnergySail can also be fitted with a range of renewable energy technologies such as solar panels or wind power devices.

The EnergySail design project commenced in August 2011 and now one year later Eco Marine Power has developed a truly unique renewable energy platform for shipping that can be fitted to a wide variety of ships from large Capesize bulk ore carriers to naval and coastguard patrol ships.

A variation of the EnergySail that is suitable for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV's) and smaller ships such as passenger ferries or fishing vessels is also being developed.

The EnergySail can be configured to suit the operational profile of a vessel. For example the number & type of solar panels can be easily changed or a variety of other devices can be fitted to the EnergySail.

The flexible nature of the EnergySail design will also allow for it to be upgraded during the life-cycle of the ship or vessel it is fitted to.

"We spent a lot of time during the design phase focused on incorporating safety features into the EnergySail and also making it flexible in terms of being easy to re-configure or upgrade the device. Wind & solar power technologies will improve during a ship's operational lifespan so in our view it was critical that the EnergySail be easily upgradable" said Greg Atkinson, Director of Research & Design at Eco Marine Power.

The EnergySail has primarily been designed for Eco Marine Power's Aquarius MRE System however other applications for its use are also being studied.

About Eco Marine Power

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that designs innovative eco-friendly solar, wind, electric and hybrid marine power and propulsion solutions. The company also develops eco-ship concepts that incorporate the latest green energy technology and is currently working on a number of design projects including the Aquarius Eco Ship, Tonbo solar hybrid ferry and Medaka eco-commuter ferry

For more information please visit: www.ecomarinepower.com

or follow us on Twitter via @EcoMarinePower

Media Enquiries

Greg Atkinson

Director

Phone: +81 92 287 9677 Mobile: +81 90 1369 7568

E-mail: greg.atkinson@ecomarinepower.com

Aquarius MRE System & EnergySail are trademarks of Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd.

Aquarius MRE System Enters Testing Phase

greg.atkinson@ohoricapital.com (Greg Atkinson) — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:23:09 +0000

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.

Testing will initially be focused on the computer control system including rigourous testing of the various safety features that have been specifically developed for the Aquarius MRE System. KEI System Co, Ltd. of Osaka, Japan, is providing the control system which will be based around its reliable & robust KEI-3240 platform.

The lab testing phase will also involve evaluating the operability of the command console and be expanded to include testing other components of the Aquarius MRE System such as the EnergySail – a revolutionary rigid sail designed by EMP that enables a number of renewable energy technologies to be incorporated into a single unit.

Greg Atkinson, Director of Development at EMP commented that:

“The confidence our development partners have shown in the Aquarius MRE System plus the interest we are seeing from the shipping industry convinced us to move ahead with our development & testing schedule. Our vision is that once again we will see ocean going ships fitted with rigid sails, but this time we will be incorporating additional renewable technologies to create a system that will provide shipping a cost effective path towards lower noxious gas emissions & lower fossil fuel consumption”.

The Aquarius MRE System is an advanced integrated system of rigid sails, solar panels & energy storage modules that will allow ships to tap into renewable energy by harnessing the power provided by the wind and sun. The array of rigid sails will be automatically positioned to best suit the prevailing weather conditions and they can be lowered and stored when not in use or during storms. The system can also be used when a ship is in harbour or at anchor.

Ships ideally suited for this cutting edge marine renewable energy (MRE) system include bulk ore carriers, oil tankers, patrol ships & fishery protections vessels. EMP has also progressed with the development of a version of the system for use on smaller ships such as passenger ferries and Unmanned Surface Vessels. (USV’s)

Land-based testing of the system is scheduled to finish in early 2013 and Eco Marine Power is currently discussing with several companies plans for installing a system onboard a ship for sea trails during the second half of 2013.

For further details about the Aquarius MRE System please see: http://www.ecomarinepower.com/en/aquarius-system

About Eco Marine Power

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that develops innovative eco-friendly solar, wind, electric and hybrid marine power and propulsion solutions. The company also develops sustainable ship concepts that incorporate the latest green energy technology and is currently working on a number of design projects including the Aquarius Eco Ship, the solar-electric hybrid power vessel Tonbo and eco-solar commuter ferry Medaka.

or you can follow us on Twitter @EcoMarinePower

Media Enquiries:

Greg Atkinson

Phone: +81 92 287 9677 Mobile: +81 90 1369 7568

E-mail: greg.atkinson@ecomarinepower.com

Aquarius MRE System & EnergySail are trademarks of Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd.

Eco Marine Power Unveils Aquarius Eco Ship Concept

greg.atkinson@ohoricapital.com (Greg Atkinson) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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.

The Aquarius Eco Ship is the result of a comprehensive study project which focused on optimising the design of a large ocean going ship such as a bulk carrier or oil tanker to harness the power of the wind & sun by using the Aquarius MRE System.

The Aquarius MRE System is an innovative fuel saving and emission reduction technology that incorporates a variety of elements including solar panels, energy storage modules, a computer control system and an advanced rigid sail design.

This green shipping focused solution has been designed to be highly flexible and configurable so that it can installed on variety of ship sizes and types. Applications for the system include bulk carriers, oil tankers, survey ships, passenger ferries & even unmanned surface vessels.

In addition to the Aquarius MRE System, a future Aquarius Eco Ship would also be fitted with other fuel saving measures such as an advanced electrical propulsion system, an optimised hull design and waste heat recovery technologies.

This combination of technologies could lead to fuel savings of 40% or more and also dramatically reduce the emission of noxious gases such as Sulphur Oxides (SOx) & Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). In addition the use of renewable energy would reduce the vessels carbon footprint.

An Aquarius Eco Ship could include enough solar panels for 1MWp solar system or larger and enough energy storage modules so that the ship would not need to use auxiliary diesel generators whilst in port. These energy storage modules could be charged via the solar panels or by the ships main generators.

Importantly the Aquarius Eco Ship and Aquarius MRE System have been designed to take into account the reality of operating rigid sails on ocean going ships and include a range specially developed safety features.

Eco Marine Power is now seeking to work with a shipyard or shipping company in order to further develop the Aquarius Eco Ship concept. It is anticipated that this work will lead to the development of several new design concepts and possibly additional patent applications.

The company will also begin test activities related to the Aquarius MRE System this year and is seeking to co-operate with additional development partners and strategic investors in order to produce a commercial version of the system.

For further details about the Aquarius MRE System please see: http://www.ecomarinepower.com/en/aquarius-system

About Eco Marine Power

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that develops innovative eco-friendly solar, wind, electric and hybrid marine power and propulsion solutions. The company also designs eco-friendly ship concepts that incorporate the latest green energy technology and is currently working on a number of design projects including the solar-electric hybrid marine power (HMP) vessel Tonbo and eco-solar ferry Medaka.

For more information please visit: http://www.ecomarinepower.com

Media Enquiries

Greg Atkinson

Director

Phone: +81 92 287 9677 Mobile: +81 90 1369 7568

E-mail: greg.atkinson@ecomarinepower.com

Aquarius MRE System & Aquarius Eco Ship are trademarks of Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd.

Aquarius Unmanned Surface Vessel Project Started

greg.atkinson@ohoricapital.com (Greg Atkinson) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:03:39 +0000

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 Countermeasures (MCM) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). It will also be possible to configure the vessel to perform scientific work such as oceanographic research.

To maximise the operating range, the AquariusUSV will utilise the EnergySail technology currently being developed for Eco Marine Power's Aquarius MRE System in addition to incorporating a number of new design concepts.

Unlike many other Unmanned Surface Vessels, the AquariusUSV will tap into renewable energy sources such and wind & solar power to reduce fuel consumption. These energy sources will also allow it to operate almost silently when required.

Greg Atkinson of Eco Marine Power commented: "Our Aquarius MRE System technology is ideally suited to Unmanned Surface Vessels and starting a project in this area fits well into our development roadmap. We also expect the new technologies we are working on will lead to further sustainable shipping design concepts."

It is expected that the initial design for the AquariusUSV will be completed by mid 2012 and that testing of a scale model prototype will commence sometime in 2013.

About Eco Marine Power

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that develops innovative eco-friendly solar, wind, electric and hybrid marine power and propulsion solutions. The company also designs eco-friendly ship concepts that incorporate the latest renewable energy technology and is currently working on a number of design projects including the Aquarius MRE System and the solar-electric hybrid marine power (HMP) vessel 'Tonbo'.

Aquarius MRE System, EnergySail & AquariusUSV are trademarks of Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd.

For more information please visit: http://www.ecomarinepower.com

Media Enquiries

Greg Atkinson

Director

Phone: +81 92 287 9677

Mobile: +81 90 1369 7568

E-mail: greg.atkinson@ecomarinepower.com