Energy Saving Devices

Maersk Pelican’s engines absorbed the variable loads from the Flettner tow effect. Photo: Norsepower ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Wind above: what goes on below?

The Ventifoils on ‘MV Ankie’ will be extended to 16m, two potentially yielding more than four 10m containerised versions. Photo: eConowind ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Out on the pull: making wind assistance work

An innovative series of Twin Fin bulk carriers are to feature an electric drive train package. (Image courtesy of Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch) ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

The Switch package for Twin Fin bulk carrier series

Wavefoil's fibreglass retractable bow foil solution was retrofitted to MF Teistin in September 2019. (Picture courtesy of Wavefoil A/S) ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Bow foil operational results reveal fuel savings

Evaluations of the innovative gate rudder assembly have shown improvements in both efficiency and manoeuvrability. (Copyright: Yamanaka Shipbuilding) ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Wärtsilä inks license deal for gate rudder technology

By combining a flapping-wing solution innovation with improved dual-fuel engine efficiency, the project aims to deliver a 30 percent reduction in fuel consumption. ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Flapping-wing solution at heart of next-gen efficiency project

'Ankie' ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Wind propulsion unit commercially installed

ClassNK has joined the International Windship Association Credit: ClassNK ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ClassNK commits to wind propulsion

Wärtsilä has agreed to install and service Silverstream's air lubrication system Photo: Silverstream Technologies ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Wärtsilä and Silverstream join forces