Category: wind-assisted propulsion
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Clippership orders its first autonomous, wind-powered cargo ship
Clippership orders its first autonomous, wind-powered cargo ship Clippership, a marine robotics company started in a Los Angeles garage by brothers Nico and Luca Cymbalist, and Kai Matsuka to develop autonomous wind-powered cargo ships has completed the design of its first vessel, and has executed a construction contract for it with Dutch shipyard KM Yachtbuilders.…
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Everllence, ABB and OceanWings in MOU on sustainable propulsion
Everllence, ABB and OceanWings in MOU on sustainable propulsion During the recent GasTech event in Milan, Everllence, signed an MOU with ABB and OceanWings aimed at jointly develop an optimized sustainable propulsion concept. It builds upon Everllence’s and ABB’s existing DFE+ (diesel-electric with variable speed) concept, that enables: high engine efficiency, even at partial loads;…
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Amrit Kaur Bhullar named new Ocean Bird CEO
Amrit Kaur Bhullar named new Ocean Bird CEO Oceanbird, the 50/50 JV between Alfa Laval and Wallenius developing an innovative wing sail is to have a new CEO: Amrit Kaur Bhullar, who will step into the role on January 1,2026. Bhullar is currently senior vice president, business development & group innovation at Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary…
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Terntank returns to Econowind for wind-assisted propulsion on two more ships
Terntank returns to Econowind for wind-assisted propulsion on two more ships Following ‘strong performance results’ from the first installations, Swedish shipping company Terntank has decided to equip two additional methanol-ready hybrid tankers with wind-assisted propulsion systems from Dutch specialist Econowind. The post Terntank returns to Econowind for wind-assisted propulsion on two more ships appeared first on…
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Kongsberg Maritime rolls out service to ‘streamline’ WAPS adoption
Kongsberg Maritime rolls out service to ‘streamline’ WAPS adoption Norway-headquartered marine technology player Kongsberg Maritime has unpacked a new service envisaged to aid […] The post Kongsberg Maritime rolls out service to ‘streamline’ WAPS adoption appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Wilson’s bulker with wind-assisted propulsion begins service for aluminum producer
Wilson’s bulker with wind-assisted propulsion begins service for aluminum producer Norwegian shipping player Wilson has deployed its multi-purpose dry cargo ship retrofitted wind-assisted propulsion for compatriot aluminum producer Hydro. The post Wilson’s bulker with wind-assisted propulsion begins service for aluminum producer appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to offshore energy biz
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First AirWing equipped ship is headed for Canada
First AirWing equipped ship is headed for Canada Liverpool, U.K.-based GT Wings reports that the first of its AirWing wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) has been installed aboard Carisbrooke Shipping’s M/V Vectis Progress. The vessel has now departed from Hull, U.K., and is en route to Bilbao, marking the start of a transatlantic journey to Canada.…
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Wind ship propulsion in maritime: 2024 was a year to remember
Wind ship propulsion in maritime: 2024 was a year to remember 2024 was an exciting year in the ongoing development of the wind-assisted ship propulsion segment, with 54 large ships in operation and seven more designated as wind-ready. The post Wind ship propulsion in maritime: 2024 was a year to remember appeared first on Offshore…