Maritime technology company EcoNavis Solutions has completed a second propeller hub cap installation for Kaizen Ship Management, marking the first repeat order for its Eco Boss Cap product since the technology’s commercial launch last year, according to Ship & Bunker.
Second Ship Receives Eco Boss Cap Upgrade
The latest installation was carried out on the 32,491 dwt bulk carrier YC Fortitude, as reported by Ship & Bunker on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The retrofit follows an earlier deployment in July 2025 aboard the 31,807 dwt general cargo vessel SYFC Araya — the first Kaizen vessel to receive the energy-saving device.
The Eco Boss Cap is designed to reduce bunker fuel consumption and associated emissions, with the technology typically delivering fuel savings in the range of 2–4%, per Ship & Bunker.
Verified Performance Drives Repeat Business
Kaizen Ship Management’s decision to proceed with a second installation was driven by measurable results from the first deployment. According to Ship & Bunker, the SYFC Araya recorded fuel savings of between 2.2% and 2.5% over six months of operation, with performance validated across a range of different operating conditions.
Dr Batuhan Aktas, Founder and CEO of EcoNavis Solutions, commented on the significance of the outcome. “What is particularly significant is that the customer has observed measurable improvements within a relatively short operational period,” he said, as quoted by Ship & Bunker.
Growing Case for Propulsion Efficiency Tech
The repeat order underscores growing operator interest in proven, retrofit-ready solutions that deliver quantifiable reductions in fuel spend — a priority for shipowners navigating both cost pressures and increasingly stringent emissions requirements.
Ship & Bunker reports that this marks the first time a customer has returned for a second Eco Boss Cap installation since the product’s launch.
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Sources: Ship & Bunker
