Asyad to harness wind power

Capt. John

Oman’s leading shipping group, Asyad, is adopting wind-assisted propulsion technology, as part of its commitment to sustainability. Collaborating with Vale, the global mining company, and Anemoi Marine Technologies, a UK-based supplier of wind-assisted propulsion technology, the project involves installing five rotor sails, also known as Flettner rotors, on the 400,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC), Sohar Max.

The vessel is owned by Asyad and leased by Vale and will be fitted with...

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