ClassNK Grants AIP To “K” Line And Airseas For Automated Kite System “Seawing”

“K”LINE Vice President Executive Officer Mr. Atsuo Asano   

Leading Classification Society ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) based on its “Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships” and related regulations to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and AIRSEAS SAS for their automated kite system “Seawing”.

According to an announcement by “K” Line and Airseas, ““Seawing” is a kite system which assists vessel propulsion by harnessing natural wind power through its dynamic flight. A simple switch launches or recovers the kite...

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