Elomatic signs framework agreement with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to advance decarbonisation and digitalisation
Elomatic, an international consulting and engineering company, and a global leader in the maritime industry, has today announced the signing of a Framework Agreement for Business Collaboration with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, at Nor-Shipping.
This strategic partnership brings together two technology leaders in maritime engineering to co-develop and deploy advanced solutions aimed at improving vessel energy efficiency, utilising alternative fuels, and accelerating the industry’s digital transformation. Initial areas of collaboration include air lubrication systems, modular fuel supply systems for ammonia, and digital scanning with data analytics. These technologies are designed to be applicable across all vessel types, in order to comprehensively support the industry as it navigates the transition towards decarbonisation and digitalisation. As part of the agreement, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding’s Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS) will be integrated into carefully selected vessels to reduce hull resistance and fuel consumption. The MAmmoSS modular fuel supply system will support the adoption of ammonia as a marine fuel, enhancing safety and system flexibility.
With regards to enhanced digitalisation, Elomatic’s Aura APM platform will bring practical asset performance management and data analytics into everyday ship operations. Our Reality Capture Solutions (RCS) will provide high-accuracy digital scans and 3D ship models. These models support planning, maintenance, and modification work by giving teams a reliable and up-to-date view of the vessel’s structure.
Antti Yrjänäinen, Manager, Marine Life Cycle Solutions, at Elomatic, said: “Partnering with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding reflects Elomatic’s commitment to delivering innovation on board vessels. It also supports our updated strategy and one of its key directions: combining our strengths across business areas to better serve our customers’ needs. Our joint ambition is to provide forward-thinking solutions that add measurable value to our clients and support the maritime industry’s sustainability efforts.”
Shingen Takeda, Chief Technology Officer, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, added: “We are proud to collaborate with Elomatic, a company whose digital and engineering expertise aligns well with our wider strategic vision. This agreement represents a major milestone in expanding our global partnerships and delivering next-generation maritime technologies.”
Both companies are widely recognised for their engineering excellence and pioneering technology portfolios. This collaboration is a natural evolution of their mutual focus on technical leadership and customer-driven innovation.
The technologies covered by the agreement are already being positioned for introduction to both companies’ existing customer bases. The companies say the partnership will continue to identify and prioritise areas of joint development, contributing to a decarbonised maritime industry.