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VIDEO: LDA launches first of three wind-assisted RoRos

VIDEO: LDA launches first of three wind-assisted RoRos

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 12, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding, WASP

Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) is set to welcome the first ship of its next generation RoRo vessels chartered to Airbus. The Spirit of Toulouse, which will be equipped with Rotor Sails, was launched last week at Wuchang Shipyard (CSSC Group). Two other vessels – Spirit...
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...
World first of wind-assist for LNG carrier

World first of wind-assist for LNG carrier

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 16, 2024 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, WASP

For the first time, Wind Challengers, hard sail wind-assisted ship propulsion systems, will be installed on an LNG carrier. The project is being carried out by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Chevron Shipping Company. MOL and Oshima Shipbuilding together developed the...
Gerdes Green orders second Damen Combi Freighter

Gerdes Green orders second Damen Combi Freighter

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 3, 2024 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, WASP

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Gerdes Green for a second Combi Freighter (CF) 3850. Like the first vessel, which Damen is currently building, the latest order will feature a wide range of innovative solutions aimed at optimising efficiency and...
WASP cargo vessel on display at SMM

WASP cargo vessel on display at SMM

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 29, 2024 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime events, News, Ship conversion/refit, Shipping, WASP

Amasus sends its Eems Traveller to Hamburg during SMM on 3-4 September to showcase Bound4blue’s eSAIL wind propulsion system. SMM is the first major maritime event to host a vessel fitted with wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP). The Dutch-flagged, Amasus-owned...
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