Cargill and BAR Technologies are collaborating with naval architect Deltamarin to bring wind propulsion technology to commercial shipping.
The project will see BAR Technology’s WindWings fitted to the deck of bulk cargo ships to leverage the power of the wind and reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 30%. The number of wing sails can be tailored to the size of the vessel and the route it will take.
The project is currently in the design phase, bringing together a team of companies to deliver the first vessels, which are expected to be on the water by 2022.
Wind is a near marginal cost free fuel and the opportunity for reducing emissions, alongside significant efficiency gains in vessel operating costs, is substantial
states John Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, BAR Technologies.
Cargill has partnered with a number of fellow industry companies and organizations to drive decarbonization progress, including the Global Maritime Forum and its Getting To Zero Coalition, the Sea Cargo Charter.
Last year, Cargill announced a collaboration with Maersk Tankers and Mitsui & Co. to provide over-the-shelf solutions for maritime actors looking to explore new technologies to reduce their emissions.
