Norsepower has installed two rotor sails on the Oceanus Aurora, a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) operated by IINO Lines and chartered by Borealis.
These wind propulsion systems aim to enhance sustainability by reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, supporting both companies’ environmental goals. The custom-designed sails, 20 meters tall and 4 meters in diameter, were tailored to meet the vessel’s specific air draught requirements and were installed in Rotterdam in November 2024.
The innovative Norsepower Rotor Sails on the Oceanus Aurora vessel will help us achieve our ambitious emission reduction targets and thus support the transformation towards more environmentally sustainable transportation.
… said Thomas Van De Velde, Borealis Senior Vice President of Base Chemicals and Energy.
According tohe rotor sails, based on the Flettner rotor design, use the Magnus effect to generate thrust, boosting the ship’s propulsion while cutting fuel costs and emissions by approximately 4%.
The Oceanus Aurora, a dual-fuel LPG carrier delivered in March 2023, operates routes between Houston, USA, and Northern Europe.
Seiichi Fujimura, Director and Executive Officer of IINO Lines, remarked that investing in sustainable vessels is paramount to our commitment to environmental stewardship.
The solid real-life performance data from our 27 rotor sail units in operation demonstrates tangible reductions in both fuel costs and emissions. With this third delivery and installation contract for a gas carrier, we are honoured to support IINO Lines and Borealis in their pursuit of environmental and commercial excellence.
… commented Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of Norsepower
