Marine Vessel Energy Efficiency Global Market Report 2025

The marine vessel energy efficiency market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.78 billion in 2024 to $2 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing customer demand for sustainable shipping practices, regulatory pressure, cost savings, emission reduction targets, increasing trade volume.

The marine vessel energy efficiency market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.06 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to international trade and shipping demand, rising fuel costs, corporate social responsibility, public perception, retrofitting opportunities. Major trends in the forecast period include development of alternative fuels, transition to LNG, technological advancements, technological innovation, energy management systems.

The forecast of 11.1% growth over the next five years indicates a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection for this market.This marginal decrease is influenced by ongoing tariff-related uncertainties between the U.S. and its trade partners.This is likely to directly affect the US through tariffs on air lubrication systems from Japan and South Korea, increasing costs for fuel-saving ship technologies.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rising demand for international trade and shipping is expected to drive the growth of the marine vessel energy efficiency market. This demand is fueled by factors such as increasing global freight requirements, economic importance, trade facilitation, globalization, transport costs, and market dynamics. Enhancing energy efficiency in marine transportation helps lower greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants linked to fossil fuel use, thereby improving economic competitiveness, reducing environmental impact, ensuring compliance with regulations, and strengthening the reliability and efficiency of the global supply chain. For example, in March 2023, the World Trade Organization, a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization, reported that global trade in goods and services reached $31 trillion in 2022, a 13% rise from $27.5 trillion in 2021. Thus, the growth in international trade and shipping demand is propelling the marine vessel energy efficiency market.

Leading companies in the marine vessel energy efficiency market are focusing on developing innovative technologies to cut emissions, such as wind power-aided ships. These vessels utilize wind propulsion technologies alongside traditional fossil fuel engines, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions. In October 2023, Berge Bulk Limited, a Singapore-based technology company, introduced Berge Olympus, a ship equipped with steel and composite sails known as WindWings. This innovation is expected to save up to 20% of fuel or six tons per day on an average worldwide route, reducing carbon emissions by about 19.5 tons per day.

In January 2024, ABB Group, a Switzerland-based technology company specializing in electrification and automation, successfully acquired DTN Shipping for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition positions ABB to provide data-driven solutions for optimizing vessel performance and reducing fuel consumption in the marine vessel energy efficiency market. DTN Shipping, a US-based company, offers a comprehensive solution called DTN marine content services, which integrates marine weather data and analytics into systems.

Marine vessel energy efficiency entails optimizing energy consumption and curbing emissions during the operation of ships. This involves employing diverse technologies, operational practices, and management strategies to enhance ships' energy efficiency, minimize fuel usage, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

The primary categories of marine vessel energy efficiency include hardware systems, sensors, and software. Hardware systems in marine vessel energy efficiency encompass the tangible components and equipment installed on ships to optimize fuel consumption and diminish emissions. These systems are utilized in various types of vessels such as passenger ships, ferries, dry cargo vessels, service vessels, fishing vessels, dry bulk carriers, offshore vessels, yachts, and others. The hardware systems are powered by parallel hybrid propulsion systems and serial hybrid propulsion systems to enhance energy efficiency.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade disputes in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the aerospace and defense sector. Prices for key materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics primarily sourced from international suppliers have surged. Defense contractors, constrained by fixed-price government contracts, are forced to absorb these rising costs. Meanwhile, commercial aerospace companies are encountering resistance from airlines over increased aircraft prices. In addition, customs delays are disrupting already tight production timelines for jets and satellites. In response, the industry is stockpiling essential materials, pursuing import waivers for defense-related goods, and working with allied nations to diversify supply chains.

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Major companies operating in the marine vessel energy efficiency market are Equinor ASA, Siemens AG, General Electric Company (GE), Schneider Electric SE, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI), ABB Group, Emerson Electric Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Wärtsilä Corporation, Bureau Veritas S.A., MAN Energy Solutions SE, KONGSBERG, China Classification Society (CCS), Haldor Topsoe A/S, Gaztransport & Technigaz S.A. (GTT), PowerCell Sweden AB, Yara Marine Technologies AS, Becker Marine Systems GmbH, PowerX, Mustang Technologies, Foreship Ltd., Norsepower Oy Ltd., Marorka ehf, Bound4blue, X Shore, GreenSteam Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the marine vessel energy efficiency market in 2024. The regions covered in the marine vessel energy efficiency market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the marine vessel energy efficiency market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The marine vessel energy efficiency market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as design and engineering services, fuel efficiency optimization, retrofit solutions, and energy audits. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The marine vessel energy efficiency market also includes sales of marine propulsion systems, optimization systems, autonomous electric vessels, and blended fuel solutions. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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