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"Redeployment of wind power is the simplest form of propulsion, utilizing the latest technologies such as wing or rotor sails and parafoil kite systems to deliver vessels that are more efficient and less polluting" https://lnkd.in/dXr8nfm6

Wind Propulsion and Emissions Reduction in Heavy Lift and Project Cargo Shipping: A Conversation with Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship Association (IWSA). #WindPropulsion #SustainableShipping #MaritimeDecarbonization #IWSA #AntwerpXL #CleanEnergy #CarbonReduction #HeavyLiftLogistics #RenewableEnergy #WindPoweredVessels #EmissionsReduction

When sailing in favorable conditions, the two BAR Technologies’ WindWings installed on the MV Pyxis Ocean reduced energy consumption of the main engine by 32% per nautical mile, DNV found in an interim report. #maritime #decarbonization #windpropulsion

With wind power gaining momentum, significant orders are being placed for wind propulsion systems by major shipping companies. The International Windship Association (IWSA) has highlighted a growing acceptance and market maturity of these systems, which can reduce fuel costs and emissions by 5-20%. Increasing installations and regulatory support are helping to drive this shift, indicating a promising future for wind-assisted shipping. While it’s encouraging to see many shipowners starting secure efficiency improvements, it is also time to take efficiency technology adoption to the next level – to start analysing real-world performance data in-depth, assessing technologies in combination, and identifying fleet-wide trends. Houlder can help you determine what technology is right for which vessels. It is essential to have the right expertise from the outset of a project to develop a holistic understanding of the processes and equipment necessary, thereby optimising costs and efficiency. Read more via Ship & Bunker: https://lnkd.in/eTby5SSM #ShipsAndShipping #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #Maritime #Decarbonisation #Emissions

Moving wind is no easy task

New research project for wind-powered ships KSP WIND kicks off

BAR Technologies has launched new 20m and 24m models of its WindWings sails, which have been designed to save 0.7 tons of fuel per day per wing on average on worldwide routes. The technology, which received independent validation from DNV on its fuel saving capabilities earlier this year, is expected to allow for a broader variety of vessels to make use of wind assisted propulsion, increasing the target fleet size for the sails by almost 50%. The new WindWings sails will weigh less than 30 tons and can be fitted to both newbuilds and retrofitted ships. Read more in Offshore Energy: https://dnv.social/5EE #maritime #wind #propulsion

Did you know that the International Windship Association estimates that 10-15% of the global fleet will be equipped with wind propulsion systems (WAPS) in 2030? From kites to rotors and sails, WAPS present an exciting opportunity to reduce the shipping industry’s emissions. But how exactly can we make the most of this technology to reduce shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions? Ossi Mettälä, our Product Manager for Shipping Solutions, explains in a recent article for Offshore Energy the central role that data plays for wind-assisted ships, not only in maximizing emissions reductions through weather routing, but also in ensuring their safe operations. Read his insights here: https://lnkd.in/eFkrMMw3 #WAPS #Maritime #ShipsandShipping #Emissions

Here is an interesting short read on transporting a very long 88.4-meter wind generator blade.