When did Sulnox announce Spring Marine’s ESG Shipping Award?

Sulnox announced the award on 6 July 2026. The award itself was part of the 2026 ESG Shipping Awards.

What did the 2026 ESG Shipping Awards judging panel recognise about Sulnox and Spring Marine?

The judging panel recognised the fleet-wide rollout of Sulnox Eco across Spring Marine vessels, average fuel consumption reductions of approximately 5% and an estimated annual reduction of approximately 23,000 tonnes of CO₂. It also highlighted improved combustion efficiency, lower visible emissions and delivery without vessel modification, retrofit or capital expenditure.

How much did fuel consumption fall during Spring Marine’s evaluation of Sulnox Eco?

Spring Marine’s two-year evaluation recorded average fuel consumption reductions of approximately 5%. On vessels where full specific fuel oil consumption analysis was possible, improvements of 3.6% to 5.9% were recorded.

How much CO₂ emissions is Sulnox Eco estimated to reduce for Spring Marine each year?

The deployment is estimated to reduce Spring Marine’s annual CO₂ emissions by approximately 23,000 tonnes. The source also says it supports improvements in Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator and Carbon Intensity Indicator performance.

How did Spring Marine evaluate Sulnox Eco before approving fleet-wide rollout?

Spring Marine introduced Sulnox Eco on selected vessels in 2023 and then conducted a two-year evaluation programme. The programme used Coriolis mass flow meters, torque meters and engine performance monitoring systems before Spring Marine approved fleet-wide rollout.

What operational benefits did crews report from using Sulnox Eco on Spring Marine vessels?

Onboard crews reported cleaner combustion components, reduced carbon build-up on piston crowns, rings and grooves, and injectors remaining clean and in good condition. They also reported efficient purifiers with minimal sludge and consistently clean exhaust emissions with no visible black smoke.

Did Spring Marine need vessel modifications or capital expenditure to deploy Sulnox Eco?

The award announcement says the deployment was achieved without vessel modification, retrofit or capital expenditure. Spring Marine’s General Manager also described the solution as requiring no capital expenditure or dry docking.

What does Sulnox do and how is Sulnox Eco described in the announcement?

Sulnox describes itself as a greentech company delivering lower fuel costs and emissions with zero capex. The announcement describes Sulnox Eco as a drop-in solution used with existing vessels, engines and fuel infrastructure.

Why did Spring Marine approve the fleet-wide rollout of Sulnox Eco?

Spring Marine approved the rollout after its two-year evaluation recorded measurable fuel savings, cleaner engine components and lower emissions. Captain George Chondronikolas said the results were confirmed through onboard monitoring and crew observation and that the solution required no capital expenditure or dry docking.

What did Sulnox’s CEO say about the award and the evaluation results?

Ben Richardson, Chief Executive Officer of Sulnox Group Plc, said the award recognised what sustained, evidence-based deployment achieved over two years and across a monitored fleet. He cited measurable fuel savings, cleaner engines and an estimated 23,000 tonnes of CO₂ reduced annually, achieved using existing vessels, engines and fuels with zero capital expenditure.

What did Spring Marine’s General Manager say about the next phase of the partnership with Sulnox?

Captain George Chondronikolas, General Manager of Spring Marine, said the company was delighted that its approach had been recognised and looked forward to what the next phase of the partnership delivers.

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Spring Marine Receives Bronze ESG Shipping Award for Sulnox Eco Deployment

Published Monday, 06 July 2026

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Company: Sulnox Group PLC
Listings: AQSE:SNOX, OTCQX:SNOXF
Announcement type: Operational update
Published: Monday, 06 July 2026
Source announcement: sulnoxgroup.com

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Sulnox said its customer Spring Marine Management S.A. received the Industry Partnership Leader Award – Bronze at the 2026 ESG Shipping Awards.

The award recognized collaboration between Sulnox and Spring Marine and benefits from fleet-wide Sulnox Eco deployment.
Spring Marine introduced Sulnox Eco on selected vessels in 2023 and conducted a two-year evaluation using Coriolis mass flow meters, torque meters, and engine monitoring.
The evaluation recorded average fuel consumption reductions of approximately 5%; SFOC improvements of 3.6% to 5.9% were recorded where full analysis was possible.
Spring Marine approved fleet-wide rollout following the evaluation; annual CO₂ emissions are estimated to reduce by approximately 23,000 tonnes.

Reported benefits included cleaner components, efficient purifiers, and no visible black smoke, without vessel modification, retrofit, or capital expenditure.

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Sulnox announced that its customer, Spring Marine Management S.A., received the Industry Partnership Leader Award – Bronze at the 2026 ESG Shipping Awards. The award recognised the collaboration between the companies and the environmental and operational benefits associated with deploying Sulnox Eco™ across Spring Marine’s fleet.

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Company: Sulnox Group PLC
Title: Spring Marine Partnership Wins ESG Shipping Award
Published: Monday, 06 July 2026
Source site: sulnoxgroup.com

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