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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Illustration of Maersk Tankers vessels with suction sail technology
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Maersk Tankers’ Big Bet on Wind: Largest Suction Sail Rollout Set for 2025

Maersk Tankers is taking a pioneering step in maritime sustainability by deploying the eSAIL® suction sail technology on five MR vessels in 2025 and 2026.

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Friday, September 13, 2024
An illustration of the Wind Challenger-equipped LNG carrier. Image courtesy MOL
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Chevron to Launch World’s First Wind-Assisted LNG Carrier

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Chevron Shipping Company LLC have announced plans to install the Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind-assisted propulsion

September 13, 2024
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Friday, September 6, 2024
The MV Canopée docked at Port Canaveral’s North Cargo Berth 1 (NCB1)
Shipping

World’s First Hybrid Cargo Ship Delivers NASA Moon Mission Module to Port Canaveral

The MV Canopée, the world’s first hybrid propulsion commercial cargo vessel, made its inaugural U.S. visit to Port Canaveral, delivering a crucial

September 6, 2024
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Monday, August 5, 2024
Illustration of the wind-assisted LNG carrier concept
Shipping

MOL Secures Class Approval for World’s First Wind-Assisted LNG Carrier Design

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has achieved a significant milestone by receiving approval in principle (AiP) from classification society ClassNK for the

August 5, 2024
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Friday, July 19, 2024
A rendering of a CargoKit and microship
Environment

Lomar Shipping Looks to Kites to Help Lower Emissions

Lomar Shipping’s corporate venture lab, lomarlabs, has entered into a groundbreaking collaboration with maritime deep-tech start-up CargoKite to develop a

July 19, 2024
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Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Illustration shows WindWings technology installed on Union Maritime vessels
Environment

Union Maritime to Equip 34 Newbuilds with Wind Propulsion Technology

UK-based chemical tanker owner and operator, Union Maritime, is set to equip its fleet with industry-leading wind propulsion technology. The company is

June 4, 2024
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Pyxis Ocean retrofitted with WindWings, setting sail for its maiden voyage in August 2023. Photo courtesy Cargill
Shipping

Wind-Assisted Propulsion Trial Off to Promising Start

Commodities trading giant Cargill is revealing promising results from a six-month trial of wind-assisted propulsion technology on board one of its chartered

March 13, 2024
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Chemship CEO Niels Grotz standing next two VentoFoils next to the MT Chemical Challenger. Photo courtesy Chemship
Shipping

Chemship Launches World’s First Wind-Assisted Chemical Tanker

Netherlands-based Chemship has launched its first ship equipped with wind-assisted propulsion. The MT Chemical Challenger will operate on Chemship’s

February 20, 2024
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Deltamarin and BAR Technologies unveil a new wind-optimized hull and superstructure
Environment

Deltamarin and BAR Technologies Unveil Wind-Optimized Hull Design

Deltamarin and BAR Technologies have joined forces to introduce a new wind-optimized hull design equipped with rigid sails. The new Aframax/LRII design, known

February 15, 2024
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Monday, February 12, 2024
The M/V Berge Olympus equipped with four WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies. Photo courtesy Berge Bulk
Environment

BAR Technologies Lands European Supply Deal for WindWings Tech

Wind-assisted propulsion specialist BAR Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with Nervion Naval Offshore, known for its work in floating offshore

February 12, 2024
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
An illustration of the zero-emission autonomous concept feeder vessel ZULU MASS. Image courtesy ZULU Associates/Conoships
Shipping

Belgian Firm Reveals Innovative Zero-Emission Autonomous Feeder Vessel Design

Belgian marine innovation firm ZULU Associates has unveiled its latest concept design for an innovative autonomous short sea container vessel. Named the ZULU

December 13, 2023
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Ship propeller file photo
Shipping

Study Reveals Link Between Energy Efficient Ships and Underwater Noise Reduction

A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of Southampton is shedding light on the connection between energy efficiency and the reduction

November 21, 2023
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
An illustration of Airbus' future low-emission roll-on/roll-off ships featuring wind-assisted propulsion.
Shipping

Airbus to Renew Transatlantic Shipping Fleet with Lower-Emission Ships

Airbus, the world’s largest manufacturer of airliners, has announced plans to renew its fleet of transatlantic ships with lower-emission vessels. By

October 25, 2023
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The M/V Berge Olympus equipped with four WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies. Photo courtesy Berge Bulk
Environment

Berge Bulk Launches ‘World’s Most Powerful Sailing Cargo Ship’

Berge Bulk, a leading dry bulk ship owner, has announced the launch of a newcastlemax bulk carrier retrofitted with four WindWings, a technology that uses wind

October 17, 2023
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