Kim Diederichsen

Anemoi names Clare Urmston its new CEO

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/

DNV grants Anemoi Type Approval for 5 x 35 meter rotor sail

Rotor sail specialist Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd reports that it has received a Type Approval design certificate from classification society DNV for its 5-meter diameter, 36-meter high design.The certificate validates that the design complies with DNV’s technical standard (ST-0511) for wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) .

Berge Bulk puts Anemoi rotor sails on a Valemax

In May 2024, Anemoi’s 5 x 35 meter rotor sails were installed on the DNV-classed bulk carrier Berge Neblina, owned by...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/dnv-grants-anemoi-type-approval-for-5-x-35-meter-rotor-sail/

Berge Bulk puts Anemoi rotor sails on a Valemax

Berge Bulk ship fitted with Anemoi rotor sails

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/

VIDEO: Berge Bulk to fit two vessels with rotor sails

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/