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The important gathering of the 82nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) last week saw industry leaders and regulators across the shipping industry come together in London to discuss the significant environmental challenges facing our seas. Given that the session’s outcomes are critical to shaping the regulations that will guide the future of sustainable shipping, I wanted to share a few of my key takeaways. 🌊 👇 It is very encouraging to see that the development of vital mid-term GHG reduction measures was a key focus of this meeting. The initial draft text to amend the MARPOL Convention, as announced by the MEPC, will help ensure delivery of the @International Maritime Organization’s goal for global shipping to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050. Further discussions will take place in February next year, marking another step forward to meeting the emission cuts committed to in the 2023 greenhouse gas strategy. However, the feeling across the industry is that with six months until the next crucial IMO deadline, every moment counts if we are to meet decarbonization targets. Norsepower therefore continues to be committed to supporting decision-makers and working closely with regulators, by providing the relevant information, accurate data and drawing on our wealth of expertise to inform guidance and upcoming legislation. In order to deliver the mid-term GHG reduction measures which have been committed to, wind propulsion must form a key part of these developments. At Norsepower, we’re committed to saving on fuel to protect our seas and the planet through the power of the Norsepower Rotor Sail™.  Championing the innovation and technology seen across the wind propulsion industry within MEPC policy is the crucial piece in the puzzle when it comes to achieving the 2050 targets. #MEPC82 #IMO #Climatechange #Maritime #Norsepower #SustainableShipping © the artist/courtesy Flowers Gallery, London and New York. Image credit: Vincenzo Albano / Art UK

SC Connector gliding past Haugesund in full sail ⛴️ Thank you Lars Johan Storækre for the great shot! 📸 #RotorSails #Connector #SeaFreight

Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at Naples Shipping Week about “Norsepower Rotor Sails™ for Meeting Stricter Energy Efficiency Regulations”! As the maritime industry faces increasingly stringent regulations, wind-assisted propulsion technologies like Norsepower’s Rotor Sails are emerging as vital solutions for reducing fuel consumption and emissions. I’m excited to discuss how these innovations can help shipowners and operators enhance operational efficiency while complying with regulatory requirements. Looking forward to connecting with industry experts and exploring the future of sustainable shipping together! #MaritimeSustainability #Norsepower #SustainableShipping #WindPropulsion

This #WorldMaritimeDay is my first one at @Norsepower’s helm. This year, the day’s theme is “Navigating the future: safety first!”. In an era of exciting technological advances, the safety of ships, seafarers, and the marine environment must all be guaranteed.    Today seems like the perfect time to reflect on what I’ve learnt so far about the current state of the shipping industry and the collective journey we’re embarking on to transform it safely.    Norsepower is a business defined by innovation and ambition. Since joining, I’ve been proud of our momentum when it comes to helping the shipping industry decarbonize.     In the past four months alone, we’ve introduced an innovative new calculation method to ensure vessels’ compliance with IMO regulations, completed retrofit installations of our sails on three carriers, and finalized plans to fit four Union Maritime tankers with our technology, with another eight vessels being built “rotor sail ready”.    This activity is testament to the dedication and ingenuity of my Norsepower colleagues. I am incredibly proud and lucky to be part of a truly first-class team.    And now is not the time to take our foot off the accelerator if shipping is going to meet the IMO’s decarbonization goals of a 20% reduction by 2030, 70% by 2040, and a total reduction by 2050.     At Norsepower, we are committed to helping the industry make even more progress on sustainability, whether by advising policymakers on legislation, introducing new patent-protected materials and methods to our manufacturing process.   All of this results in ships benefitting from lower emissions and fuel savings while also safeguarding our precious marine environment.    But the urgency with which we need to decarbonize shipping cannot – and must not – mean we cut corners when it comes to the diligence and precision which is paramount in the industry.    Decades of experience in shipping have taught me that meeting our climate goals safely will require collaboration in many forms. Our longstanding partnership with DNV is a perfect example of this: together, we developed the first ever Wind Assisted Propulsion System-related Type Approval Design Certificate, which has been instrumental in setting industry standards.   This partnership reached another milestone earlier this month when our explosion-proof Norsepower Rotor Sails became the first-ever wind assisted propulsion system to receive DNV approval for use in hazardous zones on board vessels.   More widely, continued cross-industry collaboration with partners like International Windship Association, NAPA, @RINA and @RISE means advancing R&D, optimising data analytics, forming effective policies, and making sustainable shipping solutions readily available.     Working together will be paramount in overhauling a global industry for the better, while also improving its safety, reliability, and potential. Happy World Maritime Day!    #WorldMaritimeDay #Norsepower #SustainableShipping

Viking Chief Magnusson is watching Norsepower #Rotorsail number 28 leaving the port of Gdynia/Poland, just installed on board M/V CEMCOMMANDER at NAUTA Shiprepair Yard S.A. "I love to see more and more captains relying on the power of wind to reach remote shores", he said, adding "with Norsepower, sailing is safe and fully automatic - and saves a lot of fuel." 5600tdw cement carrier, operated by BRISE Schiffahrts GmbH, designed by SDC Ship Design & Consult GmbH, delivered January 2024 by Jiangzu Zhenjiang Shipyard. Installation of the #WASP rotor sail was supported by the German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport by the NaMKue fund for the sustainable transition of coastal shipping. #Baltrader #greenshipping #sustainability #windship #Flettner

🌬️📝New #CaseStudy Alert: Digitally Optimized Sailing - Norsepower’s Role in a Cleaner Shipping Industry. 🚢A Climate Investment (CI) portfolio company since 2019, Norsepower Rotor Sails™ are revolutionizing the #maritime world by combining the elegance of wind power with cutting-edge #AI technology. This #innovation enables the #shippingindustry – which contributes 2% to global #GHG - to reduce emissions by 5-25%. For over a decade, Norsepower has demonstrated that its sails deliver verified, real-world results. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/eeypitNx   🚢From pioneering wind propulsion with the Northern Lights JV project led by OGCI (Oil and Gas Climate Initiative) members Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies to expanding partnerships with global giants including Vale and Airbus through LOUIS DREYFUS ARMATEURS (LDA), Norsepower’s impact is growing rapidly.