London, 26th February 2025: With the number of ships using direct wind energy for propulsion increasing at a rate of knots, perceptions of wind propulsion technology are seemingly changing in the shipping industry, a sector which, until the middle of the 19th Century, relied solely on sail.
The potential of wind energy to rapidly decarbonise the shipping industry by enabling the realisation of low or zero emission vessels is well-known. However, barriers to the large-scale adoption of wind...
Anemoi Marine Technologies has completed the installation of five of its rotor sails on the 400,000 dwt very large ore carrier (VLOC) Sohar Max. Built in 2012 at China’s Rongsheng shipyard, the first generation Valemax is the largest vessel to receive wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) technology to date.
Vale goes for world’s largest wind propulsion installation yet
The project showcased global collaboration between the vessel’s charterer, Brazilian mining giant Vale S.A., Omani shipowner...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/anemoi-completes-worlds-largest-yet-rotor-sail-retrofit/
Rotor sail specialist Anemoi Marine Technologies has named Clare Urmston as its new chief executive officer (CEO). After holding a number of executive and non-executive positions within the manufacturing, healthcare and consumer goods sectors, Urmston joined Anemoi in March 2020 as its chief financial officer and, in May 2024, became chief operating officer as part of the company’s growth into Asia.
She replaces Kim Diederichsen who is stepping down as CEO after more than five years in the role.
https://www.marinelog.com/news/anemoi-names-clare-urmston-its-new-ceo/
Singapore-headquartered Berge Bulk reports that its 388,000 dwt Valemax ore carrier Berge Neblina is now en route to Brazil fitted with four Anemoi rotor sails. Each is 35 meters tall and has a 5 meters diameter. The rotor sails are integrated with a folding deployment system that allows them to lay flat to mitigate impact on air draft and cargo handling operations when in port.
By harnessing wind energy, Berge Neblina will be able to reduce the load on the main engine while maintaining speed,...
https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/berge-bulk-puts-anemoi-rotor-sails-on-a-valemax/
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Brazilian mining giant Vale S.A. has announced that it is to install five Rotor Sails from Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd (“Anemoi”), one of the world’s leading suppliers of … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/the-largest-wind-propulsion-installation-ever/
In the latest example of how leading charterers are pushing shipping decarbonization forward, Brazilian mining giant Vale S.A. is to install five rotor sails from London-headquartered Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd onboard the 400,000 dwt very large ore carrier (VLOC) Sohar Max. Owned by Oman-headquartered Asyad, the ship is a Valemax size vessel. These are the world’s largest ore carriers and Anemoi says this will be the world’s largest wind propulsion installation thus far.
The agreement...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/vale-goes-for-worlds-largest-wind-propulsion-installation-yet/
Brazilian mining company Vale S.A. has announced its plans to install five Rotor Sails on the world’s largest ore carrier. The agreement between Vale and Anemoi Marine Technologies, a supplier…
https://gcaptain.com/vale-to-install-rotor-sails-on-worlds-largest-ore-carrier/
Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards Winners Announced at COP26
Glasgow, 12 November – As the calls for ‘Action Now’ at COP26 are resonating and world leaders and industry are still grappling with the level of decarbonisation ambition, a large group of shipping decarbonisation pioneers gathered virtually just across the river, hosted by the Malin group, to celebrate the winners of the Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards which were announced yesterday.
“The awards were created by the International...
MOL, Vale International Announce Joint Study on Use of Wind Propulsion System ‘Rotor Sail’ on Bulk Carrier~ Adopting Wind as Clean Energy ~
TOKYO—Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced an agreement with Vale International SA (Note 1) to conduct a joint study on installation of a wind propulsion system called “Rotor Sail” (Fig.1) on a 200,000-ton class in-service bulk carrier, which mainly transports iron ore for steel...
According to Kim Diederichsen, CEO, Anemoi, harnessing the power of the wind to supplement thrust developed by ships’ engines is becoming a key focus amid shipping’s decarbonisation push, says an article published in SeaNews.
Financial imperatives & Environmental obligationsShipowners are increasingly having to find a delicate balance between financial imperatives and meeting their environmental obligations. The drive for efficiency and sustainability is affecting all shipowners as pressure...
https://mfame.guru/sustainable-solution-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-save-fuel/