Wind-assisted propulsion systems

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/

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/

Bureau Veritas validates Wind Assisted Propulsion System for a 1,800 TEU Container Vessel

Bureau Veritas validates Wind Assisted Propulsion System for a 1,800 TEU Container Vessel

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Paris-La Défense, France – December 8th, 2021: Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has delivered an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Zéphyr & Borée for its first open-top 1,800 TEU containership, demonstrating the feasibility of using wind-propelled wing-sails on this type of vessel.
 
The 185 meter-long container vessel is designed with five cargo...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/08/bureau-veritas-validates-wind-assisted-propulsion-system-for-a-1800-teu-container-vessel/

Schram shipping & Wind Assist Installation Agreement

Schram shipping & Wind Assist Installation Agreement

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The Winds of Decarbonization are Strengthening: Schram Shipping signs contract with eConowind for new Wind-Assist Installation Groningen, Netherlands

Getting to the end of the pandemic, decarbonization is coming again into focus.

A new step forward in the deployment of wind-assisted propulsion solutions has been taken by Schram shipping. Netherlands-based eConowind and Schram announced their collaboration today with eConowind to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/09/schram-shipping-wind-assist-installation-agreement/

ClassNK releases Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships

ClassNK releases Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships

Tokyo – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships.

Environmental regulations continue to tighten, and as the IMO has announced its goal to completely eliminate GHG emissions within this century, technology using wind power for auxiliary propulsion is attracting attention as one of the underlying technologies for accomplishing this. In addition to the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/04/classnk-releases-guidelines-for-wind-assisted-propulsion-systems-for-ships/