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Wind-assisted propulsion is gaining significant traction in commercial shipping, with two major industry developments highlighting how the technology is becoming increasingly feasible for larger vessel types, including tankers and bulk carriers.

Importer · 15th June 2026

Wind propulsion gains large ship momentum

Importer · 15th June 2026

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Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed teamed up with K Shipbuilding, bound4blue and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) to jointly develop a 50,000 dwt medium-range (MR) tanker featuring wind-assisted propulsion systems.

Importer · 8th June 2026

New MR tanker wind collaboration

Importer · 8th June 2026

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Cryosafe Services has teamed up with bound4blue to support the integration of bound4blue’s eSAIL wind propulsion systems on board LNG carrier vessels.

20th May 2026

Cryosafe and bound4blue target LNG

20th May 2026

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Wind propulsion specialist, bound4blue, has set up new production capabilities in China and announced strategic partnerships to step up adoption of its eSAIL suction sail technology.

27th November 2025

bound4blue expands Asian production

27th November 2025

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ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

The breakbulk vessel Onego Deusto, operated by Onego Shipping & Chartering, has made its first port call after being fitted with eSAIL suction sails.

13th May 2025

Suction sail retrofit slashes breakbulk emissions

13th May 2025