Union Maritime Ltd plans to construct two new LR2 tankers equipped with WindWings wind propulsion technology.
These vessels, currently under construction at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) yard in China, will incorporate three WindWings® each, a cutting-edge wind propulsion system developed by BAR Technologies. WindWings offer potential savings of up to 1.5 tonnes of fuel and approximately 5 tonnes of CO2 per wing per day on typical global routes, BAR Technologies explains.
We are excited to work with BAR Technologies and CMET on this project, which will enable us to reduce our fuel consumption and emissions significantly. WindWings® have increasingly been proven to enhance the performance and efficiency of vessels around the world.
… said Laurent Cadji, Managing Director Union Maritime Ltd
The LR2 tankers, each boasting a size of 114,000 DWT, are designed by SWS’s team and classified by Lloyds Register. Anticipated to be delivered in late 2025, these vessels represent Union Maritime’s commitment to advancing sustainability and innovation in the maritime industry.
According to BAR Technologies the technology operates alongside a route optimization system that adjusts the sails based on wind conditions, vessel speed, and course, without compromising the vessel’s overall speed.
Union Maritime has also made investments in energy-saving technology, data collection and analysis, and low- or zero-GHG sources, with the aim of surpassing the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Our latest contract with UML demonstrates the growing demand for our WindWings® technology and the benefits it can bring to the maritime industry. We are also proud to partner with CMET, who have the expertise and experience to deliver our WindWings® to the highest standards.
… explained John Cooper, CEO of BAR Technologies
This agreement closely follows BAR Technologies’ collaboration with manufacturing partner CM Energy Tech (CMET).
Zhan Huafeng, Executive Director and Executive President of CM Energy stated that this project marks yet another milestone for the adoption of wind propulsion technology in the shipping sector.
