John Cooper

New agreement paves way for WindWings to expand in Japanese market

As adoption of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) ramps up, BAR Technologies’ WindWings could be set to get a significant slice of the Japanese market. It has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Corporation, and Nihon Shipyard that sets a framework for further collaborations between the three following the successful installation of WindWings on Mitsubishi Corporation’s vessel Pyxis Ocean.

VIDEO: Cargill-chartered Pyxis Ocean is first ship to sail with WindWings

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https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/new-agreement-paves-way-for-windwings-to-expand-in-japanese-market/

DNV evaluation shows BAR Technologies WindWings can achieve up to 32% energy savings

Back in August last year, the Cargill-chartered 80,962 dwt bulker Pxyis Ocean, which is managed by MC Shipping’s Singapore branch, became the first ship to sail with BAR Technologies’ WindWings, after being retrofitted with two of the hard sails at a COSCO shipyard.

VIDEO: Cargill-chartered Pyxis Ocean is first ship to sail with WindWings

In March this year, Cargill reported that the vessel had achieved performance consistent with what was predicted, which is equivalent to an average of 3...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/dnv-evaluation-shows-bar-technologies-windwings-can-achieve-up-to-32-energy-savings/

Cargill: Six months trial of WindWings produces predicted fuel savings

n its first six months in operation with wind assisted propulsion, the Cargill-chartered bulker Pyxis Ocean has achieved performance consistent with what was predicted, which is equivalent to an average of 3 tonnes of fuel per day.

VIDEO: Cargill-chartered Pyxis Ocean is first ship to sail with WindWings

Owned by Mitsubishi Corporation subsidiary MC Shipping, the 2017-built, 80,962 dwt bulker became the first ship to be fitted with BAR Technologies’ WindWings when it was retrofitted with two of...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/cargill-six-months-trial-of-windwings-produces-predicted-fuel-savings/

Berge Olympus becomes world’s most powerful sail-assisted ship

Berge Olympus wind sails in folded down position

Singapore-headquartered Berge Bulk has retrofitted its 211,153 dwt, 2018-built Newcastlemax bulker Berge Olympus, with four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies. The installation takes Berge Bulk another step closer to its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2025 and makes the Berge Olympus the world’s most powerful sail-assisted cargo ship.

Berge Bulk says that with the four WindWings installed, each with an aerodynamic span of 37.5 meters height and 20 meters width, the Berge Olympus wi...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/berge-olympus-becomes-worlds-most-powerful-sail-assisted-ship/

VIDEO: Berge Bulk to retrofit Berge Olympus with WindWings

Singapore-based Berge Bulk is to retrofit the 210,000 dwt, 2018-built bulk carrier Berge Olympus with four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies.

The large, solid wing sails will measure up to 50 meters in height and will be capable of reducing CO2 emissions by as much as 30% through a combination of wind propulsion and route optimization. By doing so, Berge Bulk aims to take a major step in assisting the broader industry in achieving its emission targets for 2050.

“This partnership with...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/video-berge-bulk-to-retrofit-berge-olympus-with-windwings/