Tag: wind propulsion

Northern Lights announced that the second CO2 transport ship, Northern Pathfinder, has been delivered at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry.

The maritime industry in 2024 showcased a sector striving to balance innovation with pressing safety and sustainability challenges. As we count down to the new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on some key moments from 2024!

Anemoi Marine Technologies has completed the installation of five Rotor Sails onboard the 400,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC), Sohar Max, making it the largest vessel to receive wind propulsion technology to date.

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has expanded its collaboration with bound4blue by agreeing to install three 22-meter-high eSAIL suction sails on a newly built MR Tanker at New Times Shipbuilding in Jiangsu Province, China, scheduled for late 2025.

Wallenius Marine is conducting advanced wind tunnel tests in Gothenburg to develop the world’s first wind-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessel, with wind speeds of up to 250 km/h.

Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. has partnered with U-Ming Marine Transport Ltd. to install four of its Rotor Sails on a 325,000 DWT Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC).

ENERCON and EMS Chartering partner up for the chartering of the wind turbine manufacturer’s own multi-purpose vessel “E-Ship 1”.

Norsepower has officially opened the world’s first dedicated rotor sail factory in Dafeng, China, marking a milestone in the advancement of wind propulsion technologies.

BAR Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Corporation, and Nihon Shipyard as a way of expediting wind-assisted propulsion systems into Japanese vessel manufacturing. 

Oldendorff Carriers has announced the successful installation and operational deployment of Rotor Sails on the vessel Chinook Oldendorff.