The maritime sector is evolving at the pace of technology, reducing its environmental impact while improving speed and efficiency. Pioneering companies like MAN and Anemoi – with long histories in the industry – are championing unique solutions that honor tradition and learn from the past.
Government perspectives, social attitudes and regulatory efforts aimed at the maritime industry’s environmental impact are shifting and swaying. Meanwhile, manufacturers with deep roots across industry sectors are leaning on their long experience to carry them through uncertain times.
MAN Energy Solutions has been at the forefront of marine propulsion for over a century. From pioneering the first diesel engine in collaboration with Rudolf Diesel to adapting to greener propulsion technologies, the company unites tried and true power with innovation to meet the changing demands of an evolving industry.
“Today, over half of global trade is moved by our engines,” says Bjarne Foldager, Senior Vice President & Head of Two-Stroke Business. The company’s portfolio now includes advanced two- and four-stroke engines, hybrid propulsion systems and exhaust after-treatment technologies, all designed to enhance operational efficiency and environmental performance.
Anemoi Marine Technologies represents a different twist on propulsion based on an ancient concept – harnessing the power of the wind. The U.K.-based company is championing a resurgence in rotor sail technology as a means of reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption.
Anemoi traces its origins to Costas Apodiakos, who envisioned wind propulsion as a cleaner alternative during the 1970s. The company has since become the leader in rotor sail development, demonstrating that wind-propulsion technology can align with modern shipping operations.
“Rotor sails have been…
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