Companies join forces to install rotors on VLOC

The installation of the rotor sails on the Ship, which measures 361.0m in length, 65.0m in beam, with a depth of 30.2m and a draft of 23.0m, is scheduled for around September 2025. The Ship has a deadweight of 399,717 MT and a gross tonnage of 197,453.

A rotor sail is a device that generates propulsion by using the pressure difference created around a rotating cylindrical sail installed on the deck. According to NSU, it is expected to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from the ship by approximately 6-12%.

In light of this agreement, Kim Diederichsen, CEO of Anemoi Marine Technologies, commented that the installation of Anemoi’s Rotor Sails on the NSU TUBARAO marks a significant step forward for sustainable shipping. 

It’s heartening to see industry leaders like NS United and Vale embracing innovative solutions to address the environmental challenges facing maritime. This latest project once again underscores the importance of collaboration in driving maritime decarbonisation. By working closely with our partners, Anemoi is turning ambitious sustainability targets into tangible results, paving the way for a greener future in global shipping.

…highlighted Kim Diederichsen.

In an exclusive interview, during the Posidonia exhibition. last June, Claes Horndahl, Commercial Director, Anemoi Marine Technologies commented on the various alternatives ship owners have to consider when addressing decarbonization. ‘From our perspective, to make a real impact, you need a solution that truly stands out. While many energy-saving devices available today offer only small improvements, if you’re aiming for significant change, I would say that Anemoi rotors are the ones that really make a big difference.'”

As informed, the vessel has been engaged in a long-term transportation contract between NSU and Vale since its delivery in September 2020.