Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval OceanGlide
Fluidic air lubrication creating an air layer under the flat bottom; the company cites up to 12% propulsion power savings.
Air lubrication products
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
MALS (Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System)
Blows a layer of air bubbles under the flat hull bottom to cut frictional resistance; over 5% fuel saving measured on a ferry.
Samsung Heavy Industries
SAVER Air
Shipyard-developed air lubrication system fitted to SHI-built LNG carriers, container ships and tankers to reduce hull friction.
Silverstream Technologies
Silverstream System
Microbubble air carpet under the flat bottom; 5–10% net fuel savings claimed; newbuild or ~10-day retrofit.