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New sails system developed for 183,000-DWT Capesize bulk carrier

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 8, 2021 | News, Ship design, WASP

Japan-based Namura Shipbuilding and operator NS United Kaiun Kaisha have partnered in a joint research project to develop a wind-powered system for a 183,000-DWT Capesize bulk carrier. Namura has applied for a patent on a sail system in which extending sails are...
Approval in principle for rigid sails and solar panels

Approval in principle for rigid sails and solar panels

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 1, 2021 | News, Ship design, WASP

ClassNK has given an approval in principle to Eco Marine’s Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy solution. It concerns an advanced integrated system of rigid sails, marine-grade solar panels, energy storage modules, charging system and marine computers that allow the...

Approval in principle for container vessel with retractable Oceanwings

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 18, 2021 | News, Ship design, Shipping, WASP

Classification society Bureau Veritas has awarded an approval in principle to the “Trade Wings 2500”. This innovative container ship with a capacity of 2500 TEU combines wind-assisted propulsion with six Oceanwings with LNG-electric propulsion with pods....
BAR and Yara introduce WindWings to global shipping market

BAR and Yara introduce WindWings to global shipping market

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 21, 2021 | Emissions, News, Shipping, WASP

BAR Technologies and Yara Marine Technologies have reached an agreement to design and supply wind-assisted propulsion for the global shipping industry. The solid wing sails called WindWings are said to offer up to thirty per cent in fuel efficiency savings. BAR...
Wind assisted ship propulsion puts the sail back into sailing

Wind assisted ship propulsion puts the sail back into sailing

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 8, 2021 | Emissions, News, Shipping, WASP

Decarbonisation of shipping is one of the greatest maritime challenges and the demand for low carbon solutions is growing. The European research project Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) investigates how wind propulsion technology and, thus, solutions can become...
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