BAR Technologies and Yara Marine Technologies will design and implement wind-assisted propulsion for the global shipping industry.
Solid wing sails will offer the shipping industry up to 30% in fuel efficiency savings. WindWings will be implemented for the first commercial retrofit to a Cargill vessel, expected for delivery in 2022.
In order to ensure a smooth pathway to bring the technology onto the global stage, BAR Technologies, Cargill and other WindWings project partners are cooperating DNV, and have already been through workshops in order to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the product, ensuring significant progress towards Approval In Principle.
To tackle the challenge of shipping’s need to reduce carbon emissions whilst adhering to tight arrival schedules, the partners claim that WindWings offers up to a 30% reduction in fuel consumption for bulk carriers, tankers and other large shipping vessels, by combining wind propulsion with route optimization.
The product includes large solid wing sails that measure up to 45 meters in height, fitted to the deck of bulk cargo ships to harness the power of the wind. This original size will be one of three specifications to be brought to market.
Wind propulsion is increasingly important due to its high energy saving potential and because it works well in any combination with other devices and fuels. WindWings is a novel solution which is a great addition to our toolkit and through our partnership we will bring bespoke wind solutions to customers who are actively seeking to reduce CO2 emissions from their supply chain. We’re pleased that Yara Marine will be partnering with BAR Technologies on WindWings, as it brings our first retrofit ever closer
Jan Dieleman, President, Ocean Transportation, Cargill, stated
