IWSA launches wind power survey

The survey will also gauge the industry’s perception of wind propulsion systems and low- or zero-emission fuels and technologies.

“The results of this survey will help inform IWSA’s future work around direct wind energy use just as we approach an inflexion point in the technology roll out,” said Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of IWSA.

“We anticipate that the survey findings will also enable all stakeholders s to identify areas that require collective action at an industry, market and policy/regulatory level.”

Wind energy’s potential to decarbonise the shipping industry is well-documented, with several proven and mature wind propulsion technologies already available on the market. However, challenges remain in scaling these solutions for widespread use.

Results from the survey will be shared with industry stakeholders, including delegates at the upcoming ‘Wind Propulsion Asia’ summit, taking place on 25-26 March during Singapore Maritime Week.

The summit will serve as a key event in the ‘Decade of Wind Propulsion’, and is organised in collaboration with the Singapore Shipping Association, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, with contributions from the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation.

The summit is sponsored by Lloyd’s Register, DNV, Mitsui O.S.K Lines, Advanced Wing Systems, Anemoi, bound4blue, Econowind, Norsepower and Wärtsilä.

The survey runs until 14 March 2025.