{
  "id": 5066688,
  "title": "Manta Marine Technologies to provide end-to-end delivery of Foreship’s proven air lubrication technology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/manta-marine-technologies-to-provide-end-to-end-delivery-of-foreships",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T10:00:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/manta-marine-technologies-to-provide-end-to-end-delivery-of-foreships-proven-air-lubrication-technology/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manta Marine Technologies (MMT) and Foreship by RINA have collaborated on a framework agreement aimed at enhancing the delivery of air lubrication technology to the maritime industry. MMT will manage the full project delivery for Manta Air Lubrication, a solution derived from Foreship’s air lubrication system design. This proven energy-efficient technology has been installed on over 25 vessels, offering significant efficiency gains, especially for large vessels. By creating a controlled layer of air beneath the hull, the system reduces frictional resistance, leading to reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions, with net fuel savings typically ranging from 3% to 8%, depending on vessel type and operating profile.\n\nUnder the agreement, MMT will handle feasibility studies, design, engineering, installation, commissioning, verification, and lifecycle support for projects. Foreship will continue to provide support during the feasibility phase, leveraging its full-scale Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis and specialist engineering expertise to evaluate technical feasibility, optimize system configuration, and establish realistic performance expectations. Air lubrication is recognized as a mature technology with substantial potential to aid shipowners in achieving decarbonisation and regulatory compliance, despite adoption challenges such as project complexity, integration issues, and uncertainties around expected performance. This partnership combines proven technology, specialist engineering skills, and comprehensive project delivery to overcome these challenges and promote broader industry adoption of air lubrication technology.\n\nAleksander Askeland, CFO of Manta Marine Technologies, expressed optimism about the potential of air lubrication to transform maritime sustainability. MMT sees this technology as a valuable addition to its portfolio of green technologies. Jan-Erik Räsänen, Marine Energy Transition Executive Director at Foreship, highlighted Foreship’s expertise in air lubrication, noting that the collaboration will enable shipowners to evaluate, implement, and reap the benefits of this technology with greater confidence, thanks to the combined strengths of both companies in accelerating the adoption of sustainable maritime solutions.",
  "summary": "Manta Marine Technologies (MMT) and Foreship by RINA have signed a framework agreement to strengthen the delivery of air lubrication technology to the maritime industry. Under the agreement, MMT will assume full responsibility for Manta Air Lubrication, a solution based on Foreship’s air lubrication system design. Manta Air Lubrication is a proven energy-efficiency solution installed ...",
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}