The firm has analysed the performance of its system on board the tankers Sten Bothnia and the Ekfjord, finding bunker consumption reduction of more than 10%.
The two organisation have signed a five-year impact partnership agreement under which MSC will provide financial support for the GCMD's pilots and trials.
Bureau Veritas has awarded its approval in principle to the design from Viridis Bulk Carriers, and the firm plans to start ordering ships later this year.