Tag: wind propulsion

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. 

A recent GREEN4SEA talk explored the expectations and key highlights of the forthcoming IMO Committee.

From wind, to steam, to diesel engines and autonomous ships, vessels’ propulsion is a constant struggle to innovate.

China Navigation is preparing the first sail-assisted newbuild, while it also supports the proposal by the Marshall Islands and the Solomon Islands to establish a GHG levy.

The eventual goal is full decarbonisation and it will likely require a range of solutions to make this happen, notes Kim Diederichsen, CEO, Anemoi.

Amid increasing interest in wind propulsion as an attractive solution to decarbonization, French company Zéphyr & Borée announced a new project to develop the world’s first sailing containership.