05 December 2023
ONE to install 2 new containerized wind propulsion devices
ONE has announced the launch of a new trial with Econowind, set to install two containerized wind propulsion devices on their vessel.
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New groundbreaking rotor sail leasing initiative
Norsepower, IINO Lines, and Mizuho Leasing combine to launch a ground-breaking rotor sail leasing initiative to remove the financial barriers.
New rigid sail design for ships to launch in 2024
New innovative sail design device can be used as a modification for rigid sails or used as a stand-alone energy-saving device.
Seawing Kite system new sea trials – Video
Wind propulsion specialist Airseas has successfully validated traction flights of the Seawing Kite system on Louis Dreyfus Armateurs’ vessel.
Wing sail model tested in KTH L2000 wind tunnel
Oceanbird, a JV backed by Alfa Laval and Wallenius, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology are performing extensive tests on the Oceanbird wing model in the KTH L2000 wind tunnel.
Zero-emission passenger sailing ship lays keel
Brodosplit shipyard marked the beginning of the construction of a zero-emission passenger ship with electric generator propulsion.
SKYTUG: Primary Wind Propulsion for All Ships
Full power wind propulsion kite technology for existing ships. Opinion editorial by James McGarley, Managing Director, Bluewater Engineering.
Maximize wind propulsion benefits by voyage optimization
Norsepower has signed a formal agreement with NAPA to use voyage optimization tools and help vessels maximize the wind propulsion benefits.
Another general cargo ship with wind-assisted propulsion
Amasus Shipping has signed an agreement with bound4blue to equip its general cargo vessel with wind-assisted propulsion technology.
Wind propulsion retrofit for Marfret RoRo
Marfret has commenced a wind propulsion retrofit on their Ro-Ro from eConowind. The containerized solution will gain fuel savings of 10-15%.