Wind Propulsion

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

J-POWER has completed the successful installation of a Norsepower Rotor Sail on board a bulk carrier operated by IINO LINES.

29th January 2025

J-POWER completes first bulk carrier Rotor Sail retrofit

29th January 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The momentum for wind-assist propulsion is growing as the industry anticipates exponential growth in 2026.

28th January 2025

2026: An inflection point for wind propulsion

28th January 2025

NEWS

NEWS

Wind propulsion offers a viable option for decarbonisation in shipping, but further work is needed to adapt charter party agreements to its use, says NorthStandard.

6th January 2025

Business case for wind propulsion improves as decarbonisation rules kick in

6th January 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Anemoi Marine Technologies has completed the installation of five Rotor Sails on the 400,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) Sohar Max, marking the largest vessel to date to adopt wind propulsion technology.…

17th December 2024

Anemoi in largest wind propulsion project yet

17th December 2024

NEWS

NEWS

Wallenius Marine is conducting advanced wind tunnel tests in Gothenburg as part of its efforts to develop the world’s first wind-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC). The tests are taking place…

9th December 2024

Wallenius Marine tests wind-powered PCTC

9th December 2024

OPINION

OPINION

The concept of using wind to propel ships is not new; it harks back to the earliest days of seafaring. However, as the shipping industry faces mounting pressure to reduce emissions, the…

29th November 2024

Harnessing the winds of change: NAPA

29th November 2024

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Anemoi Marine Technologies and U-Ming Marine Transport have inked a significant deal to install four Rotor Sails on one of U-Ming’s 325,000 dwt very large ore carriers.

28th November 2024

Anemoi and U-Ming VLOC Rotor Sail retrofit

28th November 2024

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Wind turbine manufacturer, Enercon, has entered into a new partnership with EMS Chartering for the chartering of its wind-assisted, multi-purpose vessel, the ‘E-Ship 1’.

27th November 2024

Wind-assisted cargo ship up for charter

27th November 2024

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Norsepower, a pioneer in wind-assisted propulsion and the rotor sail market, has launched the world’s first dedicated rotor sail factory in Dafeng, China.

26th November 2024

Norsepower opens first Chinese rotor sail factory

26th November 2024

NEWS

NEWS

Fresh from winning The Motorship Award at the recent Propulsion and Future Fuels conference, bound4blue is advancing its leadership in Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) with the appointment of Daniel Mann (pictured) as…

26th November 2024

Bound4blue hires Silversteam’s Mann amidst wind propulsion growth

26th November 2024