Wind powered vessels

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More vessels are being equipped with wing sails or rotor sails:

Union Maritime to fit 34 newbuilds with wind-assisted propulsion - Splash247

This kind of propulsion technology has environmental benefits as well as economic incentives due to reduced fuel costs.

https://unionmaritime.com/

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And the chief mate adds another chapter to his “to do” list.

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Entirely new meaning to “… three sheets to the wind”.

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Wind-assisted propulsion nears ‘tipping point’ for rapid adoption - Splash247

With the industry close to achieving 100 installations and the orderbook reflecting the diversity of vessel types employing WAPSs, along with increasingly substantial deployments as technologies move beyond prototype and pilot phases, the absence of a standard for verifying potential fuel savings is creating uncertainty for operators looking to select solutions, the authors of the 43-page report maintain.

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Spanish suction sails developer seals full type approval - Splash247

“We look forward to seeing the growth of wind as a green energy source for vessels worldwide, as we work together to make the maritime industry even more sustainable for the generations to come,” added Hasso Hoffmeister, senior principal engineer at DNV Maritime.