MOL has reached a coal transport deal with Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc., using a coal carrier equipped with a hard sail wind power propulsion system, also known as the “Wind Challenger*.”
MOL Begins Zero-Emission Project With Wind Propulsion And Hydrogen
MOL announced that it has joined a wide-ranging corporate-academic partnership in a zero-emission initiative called the “Wind Hunter Project,” seeking new applications for hydrogen fuel and wind power.
ICS Report ‘Catalysing The Fourth Propulsion Revolution’ Reveals Scale Of Challenge To Decarbonise Shipping
A new report from the ICS has laid bare the scale of the industry’s decarbonisation challenge. It also sets the scene for governments to back an industry proposal to form a global $5bn R&D fund to de-risk future investment.
Innovative Project To Reduce Carbon Emissions Combines Yacht Racing Design And Tech Using Wind Propulsion
Cargill and BAR Technologies have embarked on a strategic project with naval architect Deltamarin Finland to bring cutting edge wind propulsion technology to commercial shipping.
ABS Launches New Guide For Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems
ABS has published the ABS Guide to Wind-Assisted Propulsion System Installation, providing class safety standards when installing wind- assisted systems.
Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) Project Officially Approved And Launched
The WASP project, funded by the Interreg North Sea Europe programme, part of the ERDF to the tune of €3.4 million has been officially approved and launched.
World’s First Coal Carrier With A ‘Sail’ To Achieve Environmental And Economic Objectives
MOL and Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. announced both companies’ intention to move ahead with a joint study related to the installation of the world’s first hard sail system (Wind Challenger) on a coal carrier.
Norsepower Joins Hands With Wärtsilä To Strengthen Global Wind Propulsion Service Network
Norsepower Oy Ltd. has announced a service cooperation agreement with Wärtsilä – a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy market.
van Dam To Install Latest Wind-Assist Propulsion Ventifoil System From eConowind BV
Jan van Dam Shipping has signed a contract for the installation of an eConowind supplied wind-assisted propulsion system on their 3,600 DWT general cargo vessel MV Ankie.