The Aquarius Eco Ship uses the Aquarius MRE integrated wind and solar power system developed by Eco Marine Power to create a more sustainable shipping vessel with reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions. The Eco Ship concept includes an advanced integrated system of rigid sails, marine-grade solar panels, energy storage modules and marine computers that automatically position the rigid sails to make use of current weather conditions.

The concept can be applied to most ship sizes and types including bulkers, oil tankers, survey ships, passenger ferries, cruise ships, Ro-Ro ships, car carriers and unmanned surface vessels. Aquarius Eco Ship can also be fitted with other fuel saving measures such as an advanced electrical propulsion system, air lubrication, an optimized hull design and waste heat recovery technologies. Fuel cell technology could also be incorporated into the design.

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