lomarlabs, the venture arm of shipowner Lomar, has partnered with maritime tech start-up BlueNose to support the development of aerodynamic structures designed to reduce fuel consumption in commercial shipping by up to 5%.
BlueNose uses AI-assisted design and advanced materials to optimise ship aerodynamics, placing modular structures at the bow to reduce air resistance during transit.
The system has been developed in collaboration with academic researchers and industry experts, and is now preparing for real-world deployment following successful simulation testing. The modular design is intended for use across a range of commercial vessel types.
“BlueNose exemplifies the forward-thinking innovation we champion at lomarlabs,” said Stylianos Papageorgiou, Managing Director of lomarlabs.
“By combining advanced materials and AI-assisted aerodynamics design, they create versatile and lightweight structures which we are hoping to quickly deploy on vessels, setting new standards for conversion and efficiency improvement. We are excited to support their journey and bring tangible fuel savings to the maritime industry.”
