Tag: wind propulsion

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.

A new report from 40 stakeholders identifies the strategy priorities for wind propulsion development in the near future, calling for colalboration to reduce the remaining barriers of wind propulsion in commercial shipping.

Japanese Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed an agreement with Oshima Shipbuilding and Iknow Machinery to jointly research and develop a sail that can be mounted on ships' cargo handling cranes and similar equipment to boost propulsion force.

Alfa Laval and Wallenius will form a 50/50 joint venture in order to supply innovative wind propulsion solutions for cargo vessels and other ship types.

Research institute MARIN and classification society ABS have kicked off the WiSP2 joint industry project to help facilitate the broad uptake of wind propulsion as an important tool for shipping decarbonization.