New Hoyer Energy-Saving System Helps Shipowners Cut Fuel Costs and Emissions

Hoyer has taken a strategic step forward with its acquisition of NowiTek, an automation solutions developer specialising in scalable SCADA platforms and PLC-programming. The move reinforces Hoyer’s commitment to bringing advanced, automated solutions that save energy, reduce costs, and contribute to decarbonisation for customers in the Marine, Industry, HVAC, and Energy industries.

Hoyer unveiled its new ESS Partner Program for Hoyer Energy-Saving System today at Sea Asia. The initiative will establish a structured global network of partners to support shipowners, ship operators, and fleet managers seeking to reduce energy consumption and cut costs related to marine motor applications.

Drawing on expert interviews conducted as part of the UK Government’s Post-Implementation Review of the Ecodesign Regulations for Electric Motors and Variable Speed Drives, Thomas Marks, Director General at the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades, outlines why an automatic motor upgrade might be missing the point, and explains what your alternative options are.

One of the most effective ways to improve the energy efficiency of a vacuum system is to ensure that the operating capacity of the vacuum pump is aligned with the actual needs of the process. A vacuum pump that runs at full speed when the process demand is low wastes energy and can cause unnecessary wear on equipment, reducing service life. By implementing intelligent control systems and variable speed drives (VSD), energy consumption can be significantly cut, leading to lower operating costs and a reduced carbon footprint.

Svanehoj further expands its marine service and aftersales business in the Benelux region by acquiring H&K Services B.V., a Dutch company specializing in the service and repair of marine fuel and cargo gas pumps. H&K Services will operate under the Svanehoj EPS name from its current location in Stellendam, the Netherlands, close to Svanehoj’s regional service site in Oud Gastel. The transaction closed on 1 May 2026.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced five new models of S&H circulators (H-32, H-41, S-25, S-35 and S-45/S46). These new circulators include a 1/3 hp ECM motor that saves 20% on energy. All S&H circulators are available in a permanently lubricated, maintenance-free design.