Wind propulsion installations on large vessels are on track to surpass the 50 mark […]
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Wind-installed vessels set to surpass 40+ target by year-end
The wind-assisted propulsion sector has experienced remarkable growth and continued momentum during the first […]
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WASP draws to a close with five vessels retrofitted
The EU-Interreg North Sea Region project, known as ‘WASP: Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion,’ has […]
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Bulkers emerging as champions of wind-assisted propulsion as rotor sails hold sway over WPT installations
Rotor sails lead the way as the preferred solution for shipowners looking to reduce […]
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Chantiers de l’Atlantique rolls out its 1st first SolidSail mast
French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique has completed the manufacturing of its first carbon-fiber mast […]
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DNV partners IWSA to support wind propulsion uptake
Classification society DNV has joined the International Windship Association with the intention of using the membership status to further support and accelerate the uptake of wind-assisted propulsion systems by the global shipping fleet.
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RINA partners IWSA to boost uptake of wind propulsion solutions
Classification society RINA has become an associate member of the International Windship Association (IWSA), the not-for-profit organization that promotes and helps facilitate the uptake of direct wind propulsion solutions for commercial shipping.
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Wind measurements key to improving wind-assisted propulsion
Local wind measurement tops the priority agenda of wind-assisted ship propulsion manufacturers as the […]
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Wind-powered cargo capacity surpasses 1 mln dwt milestone
The latest installations of wind propulsion technology on large commercial vessels have pushed the […]
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Maritime wind propulsion association gains IMO consultative status
The International Windship Association (IWSA) has been granted full consultative status at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the regulatory body confirmed. The post Maritime wind…
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