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Wind-assisted ship propulsion nears tipping point for rapid adoption

Wind-assisted ship propulsion nears tipping point for rapid adoption

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 28, 2024 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime research, News, Shipping, WASP

The application of wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) systems across a variety of vessel types is nearing a tipping point with deployment likely to increase rapidly. Yet, the lack of standardisation for verifying fuel savings and concerns about equipment...
Tanker acquires Green Award label with wind-assist tech

Tanker acquires Green Award label with wind-assist tech

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 9, 2024 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Shipping, Tankers, WASP

The Chemical Challenger, a chemical tanker operated by Chemship, has become the first vessel to receive the Green Award GHG Label for CO2 reduction through the use of innovative wind technology. The installation of four 16-metre-high aluminium wind sails aims to...
Coanda effect can pave the way for wind-powered ships

Coanda effect can pave the way for wind-powered ships

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 26, 2023 | Emissions, Maritime research, News, Ship design, Ship propulsion, WASP

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden are the first to demonstrate a method that reduces the aerodynamic resistance of ships through the Coanda effect by 7.5 per cent. This opens the way for large cargo ships borne across the oceans by wind alone,...
How to get an existing bulk carrier to meet EEXI and CII

How to get an existing bulk carrier to meet EEXI and CII

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 30, 2023 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime regulations, News, Ship conversion/refit, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

A joint venture between ship design company Aurelia, shipping company NEPA and wind propulsion specialists Aloft Systems seeks to demonstrate how to combine innovative solutions and smart decisions for a faster decarbonisation of shipping. They are putting an existing...
Berge Bulk to fit two dry bulk carriers with Anemoi Rotor Sails

Berge Bulk to fit two dry bulk carriers with Anemoi Rotor Sails

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 22, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship conversion/refit, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

Singapore-based dry bulk owner Berge Bulk has contracted Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd to supply and fit two vessels in their dry bulk fleet with Anemoi Rotor Sails. It concerns the Berge Neblina and Berge Mulhacen. The first vessel, Berge Neblina, a 388k DWT Valemax...
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