Jumbo has installed two mechanical sails on its heavy lift vessel, Jumbo Jubilee, along with other energy efficiency improving measures, in order to reduce emissions.
According to Jumbo, the mechanical sails, called Econowind ventofoils, are expected to provide valuable data on fuel savings and are mounted on a customized frame that allows flexibility for the vessel’s heavy cargo operations. Jumbo Technical Manager Andres Casanova explained: “While not fully optimised for our vessel type, these sails will help us to gather valuable insights on real-world fuel savings and explore further optimisations that will allow Jumbo to reduce its environmental footprint even more.”
The installation of the sails complements other energy-saving technologies already implemented on the Jumbo Jubilee, such as an AI-powered anti-fouling monitoring system, which predicts when maintenance is needed to prevent fuel efficiency losses, and an eco-control system that optimizes fuel consumption.
Jumbo’s approach involves layering multiple innovations to measure their individual and collective impact on sustainability.
CEO Daan Koornneef and the technical team emphasized that these efforts reflect the company’s commitment to becoming a leader in sustainable maritime operations, with a focus on collaboration between onboard and shore teams for continuous improvement.
While there’s always more work to be done, initiatives like this propel us closer to a greener maritime industry. We’re proud of our team’s continued efforts in making Jumbo a leader in sustainable shipping.
.. said Daan Koornneef .
