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Union Maritime opts for WindWings on two newbuild LR tankers

12 March 2024

Two long range tankers under construction at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) in China for London-headquartered tanker operator Union Maritime have joined the growing list of newbuildings being fitted with auxiliary wind propulsion. Each will be fitted with three BAR Technologies’ WindWings hard sails.

The 114,000 dwt LR2 tankers have been designed in-house by SWS and will be classed by Lloyd’s Register. Delivery is expected in late 2025.

According to BAR Technologies, WindWings offer...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/union-maritime-opts-for-windwings-on-two-newbuild-lr-tankers/

VIDEO: Berge Bulk to fit two vessels with rotor sails

13 July 2022

Hard sails or rotor sails? Singapore-based Berge Bulk is trying both options, Last month we reported that the company is to retrofit the 210,000 dwt, 2018-built bulk carrier Berge Olympus with four BARTech WindWings solid sails. Today, comes news that Berge Bulk has signed agreements with Anemoi Marine Technologies to supply and fit two vessels with Anemoi rotor sails.

The first vessel, Berge Neblina, a 388,000 dwt Valemax ore carrier built in 2012, was made “wind-ready” earlier this year. The...

https://www.marinelog.com/video/video-berge-bulk-to-fit-two-vessels-with-rotor-sails/

ABS publishes wind-assisted propulsion guide

22 May 2020

The newly-published ABS Guide to Wind-Assisted Propulsion System Installation provides class safety standards for the installation of wind-assisted systems. It is applicable to two leading wind-assisted propulsion technologies: Flettner rotors and wing sails, including both rigid and soft sails.

“Wind-assisted propulsion systems, which use wind thrust to reduce vessel fuel consumption have real potential to contribute to industry decarbonization objectives,” said Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/abs-publishes-wind-assisted-propulsion-guide/