Tag: wind propulsion

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.

BAR Technologies and Yara Marine Technologies will design and implement wind-assisted propulsion for the global shipping industry.

International Windship Association launched an initiative in an effort to deliver credible, robust and commercially attractive wind solutions to the shipping market.

Bureau Veritas (BV) released new-generation classification rules for wind propulsion systems. These rules aim to help support the development of zero carbon propulsion options for modern ships.

After extensive testing conducted at the Wolfson Unit of the University of Southampton, it has been confirmed that an appropriately rigged commercial vessel could achieve savings of fuel and reduce emissions by at least 30% per year.