Wind Propulsion

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

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

JOBS

JOBS

As Women in Maritime approaches, one company at the forefront of gender equality is Anemoi Marine Technologies, having appointed Tejal Davda (pictured) as finance director. Tejal brings a wealth of experience in…

12th May 2025

Anemoi Marine Technologies appoints finance director

12th May 2025

NEWS

NEWS

Consistent winds such as the trade winds can maximise the benefits of wind propulsion, but it’s not as simple as it might sound.

12th May 2025

The potential and the pitfalls of consistent winds

12th May 2025

NEWS

NEWS

Swiss marine power specialist WinGD will integrate hybrid power and energy systems on four wind-assisted tankers currently under construction for Union Maritime Limited (UML), marking the first deployment of the company’s X-EL…

16th April 2025

WinGD to deliver first hybrid integration for wind-assisted tankers

16th April 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Stena Line has unveiled its latest RoRo design concept which it hopes will reduce energy use by more than 20%.

2nd April 2025

Stena unveils energy-saving RoRo design

2nd April 2025

NEWS

NEWS

ClassNK has granted approval in principle (AiP) for a Rigid Windsail Type Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) developed by OceanWings, confirming its feasibility from both regulatory and safety standpoints.

27th March 2025

ClassNK issues AiP for OceanWings WAPS

27th March 2025

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

The International Windship Association (IWSA) has launched a new survey aimed at understanding the barriers to the widespread adoption of wind propulsion technologies.

26th February 2025

IWSA launches wind power survey

26th February 2025

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Norsepower and Syroco have partnered to enhance wind propulsion and AI vessel monitoring which has achieved up to 21% fuel savings and emission reductions onboard the tanker Alcyone.

25th February 2025

Combining wind propulsion and AI to drive up efficiency

25th February 2025

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Dutch company Econowind has secured €1 million in funding from Invest International to develop its prototype VentoFoil XL wind sail, advancing wind propulsion for deep-sea shipping.

18th February 2025

€1M funding for wind propulsion development

18th February 2025

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

A new environmentally-friendly multi-purpose carrier has been successfully delivered to MOL Drybulk.

30th January 2025

WATCH: Eco-friendly multi-purpose vessel delivered

30th January 2025