Installations exceed 160 vessels: Silverstream bubble drag reduction technology marks a major milestone in large-scale application

London, August 4, 2026. The market-leading Silverstream bubble drag reduction technology has surpassed 160 vessel installations, marking a milestone in the global shipping industryEnergy Efficiency Technology (EET) has taken an important step forward in the process of scaling up applications.

The continued growth in Silverstream® system installations confirms the shipping industry's widespread recognition of the value of bubble drag reduction technology. This technology has been independently validated and can instantly reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, helping shipowners improve operational efficiency.

Since commercial applications have been realized,The Silverstream® system has been widely applied in cruise ships, container ships, LNG carriers, RoRo-Ro ships, passenger Ro-Ro ships, and car roll-on/roll-off ships, fully demonstrating the scalability and applicability of bubble drag reduction technology in the global fleet.

Speaking of this important milestone,Noah Silberschmidt, founder and CEO of Silverstream, stated: "Achieving installation on over 160 active vessels is a major achievement. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the customers, colleagues, and partners who have made positive contributions to this cause. ”

"Currently, shipowners continue to demand solutions that can instantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions while alleviating rising fuel cost pressures. As more vessels adopt the Silverstream® system, this further proves that bubble drag reduction technology has become a reliable and proven key component of companies' long-term energy efficiency strategies. ”

As a long-term partner,Silverstream and Grimaldi Group have successfully deployed bubble drag reduction technology in multiple vessel projects, helping them build a world-class efficient green fleet. The delivered Grande Oriente is a next-generation roll-on/roll-off vessel equipped with the Silverstream® system and represents the latest result of deepening cooperation between the two parties.

Founded in 2010, Silverstream Technologies is a market leader in green shipping technology, focusing on hull bubble drag reduction solutions for commercial vessels. The company is headquartered in London, with branches in Southampton (global operations center) and Shanghai.

The Silverstream® system significantly lowers net fuel consumption and related emissions by reducing frictional resistance between the water body and the hull surface.

The energy-saving benefits this system brings to customers have been validated by independent third parties such as classification societies, academic institutions, and leading shipping companies.

Source：Xinde Marine News