How air bubbles cut ship drag and boost fuel efficiency | Full Ahead Ep 14

We explore how air bubbles are being used to reduce ship drag and improve fuel efficiency in modern shipping.Known as air lubrication systems, this technology is helping vessels cut emissions and improve performance at sea.We break down the science behind hull resistance — and why it matters for the future of sustainable maritime transport.Does the size of bubble matter!?Armada Technologies, a partner of Liverpool John Moores University's Global Centre for Maritime Innovation, has just signed an agreement with TUI Cruises to install revolutionary tech on the 99,000 tonne Mein Schiff 6.It's already working aboard Kool Husky, a 160,000 cubic meter tanker owned by CoolCo, which is currently gathering performance data at sea.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRwuyodEdAs&t=50sAlistair and Nigel have been speaking to Alex Routledge, CEO of Armada Technologies,  about the challanges faced and hopes for the future - the technology has been shortlisted for the prestigious Earthshot Prize.