IWSA announces wind propulsion awards shortlist

The awards, organised by the International Windship Association (IWSA), span three categories – innovation, technology user and research – as well as a lifetime achievement award (decided in a closed vote among IWSA members). Voting is open until 15 August at IWSA’s website.

The awards were launched to recognise pioneering projects and technological innovation in the development of wind propulsion for technically and commercially viable solutions across the maritime industry. A judging panel of industry experts, ship operators and media (including The Motorship) selected the research and technology user shortlists from several nominations.

The full awards shortlisted finalists are:

Wind Propulsion in Commercial Shipping – Innovation Award

Oceanfoil
E-ship1
Smart Green Shipping Alliance
Norsepower Oy Ltd
S@IL project – Ecoliner
UT Windchallenger

Wind Propulsion Technology User Award

Enercon – E-ship 1
Bore Shipping – Norsepower Rotors
Solar Sailor – Ocius Technology Ltd – the Rigid Opening Sail
Fair Transport – Traditional Sail Cargo

Wind Propulsion Research Award

Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) team
S@IL project team
University of South Pacific – Sustainable Sea Transport Programme
University College London (UCL) – Energy Institute team
Technical University Delft team
University of Strathclyde team

Lifetime Achievement Award (voting open to IWSA members and associates)

Anton Flettner – Flettner Rotor
Dr. Robert Dane – Ocius Technology Ltd – the Rigid Opening Sail
Capt. Jacques Cousteau – Turbosail
Wilhelm Proelss and Bernd Wagner – Windship Research &Dynarig