KR recently delivered the SV Juren Ae, a low-emission sailing cargo ship, to the Marshall Islands Shipping Corporation (MISC).
The SV Juren Ae features an innovative partially-automated sail system, adapted from traditional Indonesian designs, which is complemented by photovoltaic (PV) units and a hybrid drive system.
This design is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 80% compared to similar-sized vessels. Its hybrid power system enables versatile operation, allowing the ship to achieve a service speed of about 12 knots under sail and 7 knots with the auxiliary diesel engine.
Built under KR class in South Korea, this 48-meter, 300 dwt supply vessel represents a significant milestone in sustainable maritime transport and is funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI).
The project, led by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in collaboration with various partners, including KR, MISC, and Asia Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., aims to transition to low-carbon sea transport in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Michael Suhr, Regional Director North Europe at KR, emphasized that this pioneering ship signifies a pivotal moment in maritime innovation and showcases the potential of sustainable technologies in the industry.
A few days ago, in another significant milestone regarding wind propulsion, ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a membrane-type LNG carrier equipped with the ‘Wind Challenger,’ a hard sail wind propulsion system.
