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Calls to add wind to IMO Net-Zero Framework

Calls to add wind to IMO Net-Zero Framework

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime regulations, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

Calls have emerged urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to formally recognise wind propulsion as a cornerstone of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF). The calls come ahead of the MEPC 2nd Extraordinary Session (MEPC/ES.2) in London this week. Shipping stands...
Japanese Nissen Kaiun buys into Econowind

Japanese Nissen Kaiun buys into Econowind

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 18, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Shipping, WASP

Japanese shipowner Nissen Kaiun has become a shareholder in Dutch wind-assisted ship propulsion pioneer Econowind. Through the partnership, Econowind hopes to expand its product line while also considering production options in Asia. The Imabari-based shipping...
LR launches wind propulsion and ergonomics rules

LR launches wind propulsion and ergonomics rules

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 8, 2025 | Classification/inspection, Maritime regulations, News, WASP

Lloyd’s Register (LR) is updating its Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, introducing new technical notations that formalise standards for wind propulsion systems and ergonomic design. The changes establish classification requirements for...
More Econowind VentoFoils for Terntank

More Econowind VentoFoils for Terntank

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 19, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship propulsion, WASP

Econowind has received a repeat order from Terntank for the installation of eight VentoFoil units on two additional methanol-ready hybrid tankers. Following the initial order in May 2023 for three newbuilds, this brings the total to five vessels and twenty VentoFoils,...
Funding for green upgrade of Damen Combi Freighters

Funding for green upgrade of Damen Combi Freighters

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 14, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding, WASP

Reederei Bernd Sibum has received funding from the German Government for investment in sustainable ship technology. As a result, the four Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 that Damen is currently building for the company will be upgraded to sail with significantly lower...
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