NAPA boosts wind propulsion savings

The deal covers two IINO Lines vessels – one very large gas carrier and one Panamax coal carrier.

Initial studies have shown that both vessels can reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by around 3 to 4% through the use of rotor sails.

Once they begin using NAPA Voyage Optimization to simulate and evaluate the optimal route and speed, emissions reductions are likely to increase to up to 10%.

“There are significant savings to be achieved by combining voyage optimisation and wind propulsion,” said Pekka Pakkanen, executive vice president for shipping solutions at NAPA.

“Using data allows us to unleash this potential, elevate collaboration and drive more efficient, greener and safer shipping.”

This approach aligns with IINO Lines’ commitment to carbon neutrality as part of its mid-term management plan, ‘The Adventure to Our Sustainable Future’, announced in May 2023.

“NAPA’s data insights and expertise have been invaluable in helping us map out our decarbonisation strategy and maximise return on investment,” said Ryuichi Osonoe, director, senior managing executive officer at IINO Lines.

“Being able to simulate how our vessels will perform, how much fuel they will require, their emissions and so much more, even before a voyage has been made, are vital insights at a time of increasing market volatility and tightening regulations.”