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Daan Koorneef new CEO for Econowind

Daan Koorneef new CEO for Econowind

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 6, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, WASP

Wind propulsion pioneer Econowind has appointed Daan Koornneef as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment comes at a decisive moment for the Dutch company, which is scaling up operations to meet growing global demand for sustainable propulsion...
VIDEO: Investment for Econowind to expand into deep-sea shipping

VIDEO: Investment for Econowind to expand into deep-sea shipping

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 18, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

Dutch company Econowind, based in Zeewolde, has secured EUR 1 million in development capital from Invest International to advance and test its VentoFoil XL, a 24-30-metre high steel wind sail inspired by aviation technology. The investment allows the company to expand...
VIDEO: Econowind hits 100 VentoFoil sales

VIDEO: Econowind hits 100 VentoFoil sales

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 5, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

Econowind has surpassed 100 VentoFoil units sold, marking a major milestone in the shipping industry’s shift towards wind-assisted ship propulsion. The increasing adoption of the VentoFoil system reflects shipowners’ drive to cut fuel consumption, reduce CO2...
VIDEO: MOL takes delivery of green steel MPV with VentoFoils

VIDEO: MOL takes delivery of green steel MPV with VentoFoils

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 31, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, WASP

On 30 January, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) took delivery of the multi-purpose vessel Prima Verde. It is said to be the world’s first vessel of any type to use green steel materials, an engine that can run exclusively on marine gas oil (MGO) and a wind assisted ship...
Anthony Veder fits Econowind VentoFoils on gas carrier

Anthony Veder fits Econowind VentoFoils on gas carrier

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2024 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship conversion/refit, Ship propulsion, WASP

Anthony Veder has installed two Econowind VentoFoil sails on board of ethylene carrier Coral Patula. With this installation, Anthony Veder claims to be the first worldwide to install sails on a gas carrier. Later this year, sister ship Coral Pearl will be equipped...
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