Category: Wind Propulsion
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Alfa Laval-Wallenius Lines JV bags its first order for wind propulsion
Alfa Laval-Wallenius Lines JV bags its first order for wind propulsion Oceanbird, a joint venture (JV) between Swedish marine technology company Alfa Laval and shipping […] The post Alfa Laval-Wallenius Lines JV bags its first order for wind propulsion appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Spain: Record 22-meter suction sail installed on general cargo vessel (Video)
Spain: Record 22-meter suction sail installed on general cargo vessel (Video) Spanish bound4blue has completed the installation of what it says is the largest suction […] The post Spain: Record 22-meter suction sail installed on general cargo vessel (Video) appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Everllence, ABB, OceanWings join forces to engineer novel, optimized propulsion concepts
Everllence, ABB, OceanWings join forces to engineer novel, optimized propulsion concepts Germany-based engine maker Everllence (formerly known as MAN ES Solutions), Swiss technology company ABB […] The post Everllence, ABB, OceanWings join forces to engineer novel, optimized propulsion concepts appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Op-ed: New solution addresses historic inefficiencies in maritime operations
Op-ed: New solution addresses historic inefficiencies in maritime operations Shipping is struggling to implement its decarbonization transition, with sustainable fuels being much more expensive and much less available than their fossil counterparts. The post Op-ed: New solution addresses historic inefficiencies in maritime operations appeared first on Offshore Energy. Offshore-Energy.biz Go to offshore energy biz
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HGK Shipping, Covestro to install wind propulsion tech on Amadeus Titanium
HGK Shipping, Covestro to install wind propulsion tech on Amadeus Titanium German shipping company HGK Shipping and compatriot chemicals company Covestro have decided to retrofit […] The post HGK Shipping, Covestro to install wind propulsion tech on Amadeus Titanium appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Canopée proves wind propulsion potential on transatlantic voyage
Canopée proves wind propulsion potential on transatlantic voyage Two years after its launch, Canopée— believed to be the first industrial cargo vessel equipped with four automated OceanWings—has demonstrated the potential of wind-assisted propulsion. The post Canopée proves wind propulsion potential on transatlantic voyage appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy…
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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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Smart Green Shipping: CMDC3-backed sea trials prove efficiency, fuel savings potential of wingsail
Smart Green Shipping: CMDC3-backed sea trials prove efficiency, fuel savings potential of wingsail UK systems design house Smart Green Shipping (SGS) has released the results of recent sea trials of its wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS), conducted in late 2024 aboard the MV Pacific Grebe, a nuclear waste carrier. The post Smart Green Shipping: CMDC3-backed sea…
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Norsepower to deliver rotor sails for six eco-friendly chemical tanker newbuilds
Norsepower to deliver rotor sails for six eco-friendly chemical tanker newbuilds Finnish cleantech company Norsepower is set to supply six units of its wind propulsion […] The post Norsepower to deliver rotor sails for six eco-friendly chemical tanker newbuilds appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Oman’s Asyad Group introduces wind-powered mega vessel
Oman’s Asyad Group introduces wind-powered mega vessel Omani shipowner Asyad Group has announced the launch of the ‘massive’ cargo vessel Sohar Max which uses wind propulsion technology to achieve environmental efficiency. The post Oman’s Asyad Group introduces wind-powered mega vessel appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Steering shipowners towards financing wind-powered vessels: Association Wind Ship, partners release ‘first-ever’ guide
Steering shipowners towards financing wind-powered vessels: Association Wind Ship, partners release ‘first-ever’ guide Association Wind Ship, a French association created in 2019 to accelerate the adoption of wind propulsion in commercial shipping, has published its first guide to help shipowners navigate the complexities of financing wind-powered vessels. The post Steering shipowners towards financing wind-powered vessels:…
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Sea-Cargo retrofitting RoRo pair to cut fossil fuel use by up to 50%
Sea-Cargo retrofitting RoRo pair to cut fossil fuel use by up to 50% Norwegian shipowner Sea-Cargo has decided to remodel two of its roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ships in an effort to achieve a reduction of 50% in fossil fuel consumption. The post Sea-Cargo retrofitting RoRo pair to cut fossil fuel use by up to 50% appeared…
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‘World’s first’ commercial sailing RoRo ship launched in Türkiye
‘World’s first’ commercial sailing RoRo ship launched in Türkiye Neoliner Origin, described as ‘the world’s first’ commercial sailing roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel, has been […] The post ‘World’s first’ commercial sailing RoRo ship launched in Türkiye appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy biz
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TOWT unveils names of 5 next-gen sailing cargo ships
TOWT unveils names of 5 next-gen sailing cargo ships French sailing freight transport company TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT) has unveiled the names of the remaining five sailing cargo ships expected to debut in 2026 and 2027. The post TOWT unveils names of 5 next-gen sailing cargo ships appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak…
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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…
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Levelling up maritime decarbonization game: Captain Arctic, a new solar sails/electric cruise ship concept
Levelling up maritime decarbonization game: Captain Arctic, a new solar sails/electric cruise ship concept The year 2024 was marked by innovative projects in the maritime industry which witnessed the increased adoption of various wind propulsion solutions. Toward year’s end, a ‘revolutionary’ new solar sails-equipped cruise ship concept hit the headlines. The post Levelling up maritime…
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France experiences wind propulsion boom in 2024
France experiences wind propulsion boom in 2024 The French sailing fleet now comprises eleven large cargo ships, with four new wind-powered vessels added to the fleet in 2024, Association Wind Ship revealed. The post France experiences wind propulsion boom in 2024 appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy biz
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TOWT: Second sailing cargo ship arrives home
TOWT: Second sailing cargo ship arrives home Artemis, a new sailing cargo ship owned by TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT), has reached its home port of Le Havre, France, the French sailing freight transport company shared in an update on social media. The post TOWT: Second sailing cargo ship arrives home appeared first on Offshore Energy.…
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20 bound4blue eSAILS set for installation across five Maersk Tankers’ vessels
20 bound4blue eSAILS set for installation across five Maersk Tankers’ vessels Spanish automated wind-assisted propulsion system specialist bound4blue has signed a contract with Danish tanker […] The post 20 bound4blue eSAILS set for installation across five Maersk Tankers’ vessels appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz