The global provider of auxiliary wind propulsion systems, Norsepower recently installed world’s first tiltable Rotor Sail for SEA-CARGO.
As the company informed, the installation of the two 35m tall Rotor Sails for SEA-CARGO, reflects that vessels that have to negotiate height restricted routes can benefit from this fuel and emissions-saving solution.
“Completing the installation has been extremely rewarding, as it reflects how, in taking a collaborative approach with a customer, we can innovate to create solutions that allow Rotor Sails to benefit almost any vessel type or trading route”.
…said Tuomas Riski, CEO, Norsepower.
Following the research conducted by Norsepower and SEA-CARGO, the installation onboard the “SC Connector”, a 12,251 gross tonne (GT) sidedoor Ro-Ro, can achieve a fuel consumption, fuel cost and carbon emissions reduction of up to 25%.
In addition, under good wind conditions, the sailing vessel will maintain regular service speed by sail alone.
“This installation demonstrates the technology can go a long way to future proofing IMO GHG compliance, while ensuring significant emissions, and fuel reductions to a variety of vessel profiles today.”
….Tuomas Riski added.
For the records, Norsepower’s Rotor Sail Solution is a modernised version of the Flettner rotor, a spinning cylinder that uses the Magnus effect to harness wind power to thrust a ship.
“We are focussing on utilising available renewable energy and using it for direct propulsion to design more environmentally friendly vessels. The Rotor Sail technology has been proven in the market for a while, but the size is unique for our project”.
…Ole Sævild, Managing Director, SEA-CARGO concluded.
