Tag: wind propulsion

Norsepower signed an agreement with NAPA to offer weather routing software in combination with its Rotor Sails solution.

Norsepower signed an agreement with CLdN to install two tilting Rotor Sails on board a 2018-built Ro-Ro vessel to improve ship fuel efficiency and carbon emissions reduction.

After the Wind Propulsion Forum at the One Ocean Summit, the International Windship Association Secretary General, Gavin Allwright delivered a number of recommendations and a call for action for policy makers. 

MOL announced the completion of the hard sail system jointly developed under the "Wind Challenger" project at the Oshima shipyard.

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) published a new study, investigating the potential of both liquid and compressed hydrogen fuel cells to replace fossil fuels for bulk carriers, including when paired with wind-assisted propulsion in the form of rotor sails.

IWSA published its newsletter for 2021, informing about the latest developments in wind propulsion.

MOL demonstrated how wind and hydrogen fuel cells can be combined to provide propulsion and generate onboard power using the yacht “WINZ MARU”.

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) will collaborate with, Norsepower to facilitate the addition of wind propulsion to KM’s integrated power and propulsion systems.

During the 2021 GREEN4SEA Forum, speakers from the 13th panel focused on the key benefits of exploring wind as an alternative energy option.

Oceanbird is a cargo ship concept developed by Innovative Swedish Technology, which harnesses wind energy to navigate open seas.