The innovative rotor sail technology developed by the Finland-based clean tech company Norsepower has been tested at Viking Line for three years. The rotor sail generates thrust utilizing the so-called Magnus effect, thus reducing the vessel’s need for propulsion force.
M/S Viking Grace was the world’s first passenger ship to be equipped with a rotor sail. In April, the trial testing of the rotor sail on Viking Grace was completed. Viking Line wants to continue testing new climate-smart...