06/11/2026
From icebreaking to air lubrication, the evolution of marine compressor technology continues with NAVISTURBO by ChartMarine – our next-generation compressor technology, now supporting Engine Supported Air Lubrication (ESAL).
Long before air lubrication became a key part of the maritime decarbonization conversation, our technology was already supporting demanding marine applications. Compressors supplied for icebreaker air systems helped reduce hull-ice interaction, enabling vessels to operate more efficiently in some of the world’s harshest environments.
That same principle – delivering controlled air below the waterline – has evolved into one of the shipping industry’s most promising efficiency solutions.
Today, ChartMarine compressors are installed on some of the world’s largest cruise vessels, helping create a layer of air beneath the hull that reduces friction, lowers fuel consumption, and cuts emissions.
And the innovation continues.
With the advancement of NAVISTURBO for ESAL applications, air lubrication is entering its next phase – more integrated, more intelligent, and increasingly focused on delivering measurable operational and environmental benefits.
Learn more about our ESAL compressor technology and ChartMarine’s complete portfolio of marine solutions by visiting: https://www.chartindustries.com/Businesses-Brands/ChartMarine