Eco Marine Power Unveils Aquarius Eco Ship Concept  - 30th January 2012

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) today unveiled a concept ship design incorporating its Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) System. This concept design is called the Aquarius Eco Ship and is part of Eco Marine Power's ongoing development efforts aimed at moving shipping towards a more sustainable future.

The Aquarius Eco Ship is the result of a comprehensive study project which focused on optimising the design of a large ocean going ship such as a bulk carrier or oil tanker to harness the power of the wind & sun by using the Aquarius MRE System.

The Aquarius MRE System is an innovative fuel saving and emission reduction technology that incorporates a variety of elements including solar panels, energy storage modules, a computer control system and an advanced rigid sail design.

This green shipping focused solution has been designed to be highly flexible and configurable so that it can installed on variety of ship sizes and types. Applications for the system include bulk carriers, oil tankers, survey ships, passenger ferries & even unmanned surface vessels.

In addition to the Aquarius MRE System, a future Aquarius Eco Ship would also be fitted with other fuel saving measures such as an advanced electrical propulsion system, an optimised hull design and waste heat recovery technologies.

This combination of technologies could lead to fuel savings of 40% or more and also dramatically reduce the emission of noxious gases such as Sulphur Oxides (SOx) & Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). In addition the use of renewable energy would reduce the vessels carbon footprint.

Ohori Capital will assist in the further development of this innovative design and will work with Eco Marine Power to find additional strategic partners and investors for this exciting project.

For more information please see: Aquarius Eco Ship

Ohori Capital to assist Eco Marine Power find strategic investors  - 30th August 2011

Ohori Capital will begin to assist Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) based in Fukuoka, Japan, to find strategic investors to help drive its development of cutting-edge green technology solutions for world shipping.

Eco Marine Power is at the forefront of developing new design concepts that will help drive shipping towards a more sustainable and greener future.

The company has recently received recognition for its cutting edge design concepts and was nominated for two awards at this year's Sustainable Shipping Awards in London.

EMP is currently working on three major development projects including the Aquarius wind and solar power system for ships which has the potential to lower harmful emissions and the consumption of fossil fuels across the globe.

For more information about investing in EMP please visit the APAC Technology and Innovation Forum or see the Investor Information page on the Eco Marine Power website.

About Eco Marine Power

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that develops innovative eco-friendly solar, wind, electric and hybrid marine power and propulsion solutions.

The company also designs eco-friendly ship concepts that incorporate the latest green energy technology and is currently working on a number of design projects including the solar-electric hybrid marine power (HMP) vessel Tonbo and eco-solar ferry Medaka.

For more information please visit: http://www.ecomarinepower.com

Eco Marine Power short-listed for Sustainable Shipping Awards  - 1st June 2011

Eco Marine Power (EMP) has announced that it has been short-listed for two prestigious Sustainable Shipping Awards for 2011. These awards recognise companies and individuals making great strides to shape and improve the environmental legacy of shipping. To be short-listed for two awards is a great achievement for EMP and this will allow the company to showcase its technology to a global audience of shipping industry professionals.

Eco Marine Power is short-listed in the Green Shipping Initiative of the Year Award category for its Aquarius System and also for the Environmental Innovation of the Year Award for its Tonbo solar-electric ferry.

Winners will be announced at a Sustainable Shipping event in London on the 7th July at which around 150 maritime experts and executives will gather for the award ceremony.

About Eco Marine Power

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that develops innovative eco-friendly solar, wind, electric and hybrid marine power and propulsion solutions.

The company also designs eco-friendly ship concepts that incorporate the latest green energy technology and is currently working on a number of design projects including the solar-electric hybrid marine power (HMP) vessel Tonbo and eco-solar ferry Medaka.

For more information please visit: http://www.ecomarinepower.com

Eco Marine Power - Aquarius system development continues  - 23rd February 2011

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP)(www.ecomarinepower.com) has announced that it is continuing the development of the Aquarius Solar and Wind Marine Power System (Patent Pending) for ships and ocean going vessels. This innovative eco-friendly marine power solution will use specially designed rigid sail panels fitted with solar modules to collect wind and solar energy onboard ships as a means to lower their fuel consumption, lessen the vessels noxious gas emissions and reduce their carbon footprint.

The decision to proceed with the development of the Aquarius System was made after an extensive feasibility study was conducted in 2010. This study found that wind and solar power could be harnessed by ships in a cost effective manner by utilising the latest solar module technology, a modern onboard control & navigation system and an advanced rigid sail concept.

Eco Marine Power is currently working together with a number of development partners in several countries to complete the detailed design and a prototype of the system is scheduled to be ready for preliminary testing in early 2012.

Ohori Capital is assisting with the development of the system and is also a major shareholder in Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd.

About Eco Marine Power

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that develops innovative eco-friendly solar, wind, electric and hybrid marine power and propulsion solutions. The company also designs cutting edge eco-friendly vessel concepts that incorporate the latest green energy technology and is currently working on a number of design projects including the solar-electric Hybrid Marine Power (HMP) vessel - Tonbo.

Development Support of Hybrid Marine Power (HMP) Solutions  - 9th November 2010

As part of Ohori Capital’s ongoing commitment to promoting and investing in renewable energy technologies the company will now support Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. by providing system development and project management services.

In addition, Greg Atkinson, Managing Director of Ohori Capital will serve as a Director of Eco Marine Power and head up Research & Development activities including the Aquarius and Tonbo Projects.

About Eco Marine Power

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan that develops and markets innovative eco-friendly marine power and propulsion systems. The company works with a number of strategic partners to offer a wide range of solutions including Hybrid Marine Power (HMP), Eco Solar Electric (ESE) and Wind/Solar Power systems.

For more information about Eco Marine Power please visit the company’s website: www.ecormainepower.com or contact Greg Atkinson in Japan on +81 92 287 9705.

About Ohori Capital Pty. Ltd.

Ohori Capital is a business advisory and investment company that invests in small to medium sized enterprises both in Australia and Japan. Ohori Capital also provides support services to companies in such areas as business partner searches, project management, marketing, sales support and business planning.

Investment in Eco Marine Power Co Ltd  - 1st September 2010

Ohori Capital has added to it's investment in the green energy and eco-technologies area by investing in new tech start-up company - Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. The company will be based in Fukuoka, Japan.

Eco Marine Power (website) will focus on the marketing and development of cutting edge eco-friendly marine propulsion and power systems.

It will also promote in Japan solutions offered by Australian company Solar Sailor including Hybrid Marine Power (HMP) and it's patented 'Solar Sail' technology.

The company is also currently involved with the 'Aquarius' Project which aims to develop an innovative wind and solar power solution for ocean going vessels.

Ohori Capital will also be involved with the development of the Aquarius system and will be responsible for project and system management related tasks.

Greg Atkinson of Ohori Capital will serve as a Director of Eco Marine Power.

Asia Pacific Technology and Innovation Forum launched  - 12th March 2010

Ohori Capital today announced that is has launched the Asia Pacific Technology & Innovation Forum (APAC TIF) in order to encourage small to medium size companies to work cooperatively to develop and commercialize new products and technologies.

The purposes of the APAC Technology & Innovation Forum will be:

- To encourage small and medium sized overseas based companies and ventures to work with a Japanese technology partner(s) in order to enter the markets in Japan & the Asia Pacific region.

- To create partnerships between companies across the Asia Pacific region in order to develop or refine innovative solutions in areas such as solar power & renewable energy, mobile & wireless technologies, information technology & and environmentally friendly products.

- To provide an active forum that encourages "original" or "visionary" thinking.

The Forum will be managed from Fukuoka, Japan, however seminars and meetings in other locations within the Asia Pacific Region will be held from time to time.

The Forum will also assists non-Japanese companies enter the market in Japan and other Asian markets by helping them to find business & technology partners who can support their business plans in the region.

Co-operation with Business Strategies International (BSI)  - 5th December 2009

Ohori Capital is pleased to announce that it will work with Business Strategies International (BSI) to support companies wishing to enter the Japanese market and for companies in Japan who are looking to move into Australia or other markets.

Business Strategies International assists small and medium sized companies realise their growth potential through insightful analysis and corporate advisory activities. The team at BSI are uniquely positioned to work with high potential companies because they understand the issues and offer practical solutions.

Expanded real estate services in Fukuoka  - 30th September 2009

To better support for companies and businesses looking to move to Fukuoka from overseas, Ohori Capital will now offer assistance in finding long or short term office space. This new service will be offered in co-operation with Fukuoka Apartments Ltd.

Trusted Partner Agreement with ISG Japan  - 12th March 2009

Ohori Capital is pleased to announce that it has today entered into a Trust Partner MOU with ISG Japan. This agreement will allow both companies to better serve the needs of their clients both in Japan and overseas.

International Solution Group (ISG) is dedicated to assisting people in achieving financially sound futures through the introduction and servicing of unique investment opportunities and services offered by trusted partners—world-renowned financial institutions and affiliated companies.

For further details please contact Jason Hurst of ISG Japan or Greg Atkinson at Ohori Capital.

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