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⛴️🚢🛳️ The Future of Maritime Transportation might change for the best🚨🚨🚨 The implementation of giant, rigid sails on #cargoships, as demonstrated by the #PyxisOcean's trial of the #Britishdesigned #WindWings, has proven to be an effective method in reducing fuel consumption and #carbondioxideemissions, according to data from the shipping firm. Over a span of six months, the WindWings were put to the test, showcasing their potential in significantly decreasing the #carbonfootprint of the #maritimeindustry. Despite the promising results and acknowledgment from experts of the positive impact of wind technology on reducing emissions, it is noted that only a small fraction of the global shipping fleet currently utilizes this innovative technology. Sails have been utilized as a propulsion method for boats for thousands of years, but the WindWings present a modern twist on traditional sail designs. The success of the Pyxis Ocean's trial underscores the viability of integrating wind power into the operations of cargo ships to promote sustainability and environmental conservation. The positive feedback and data from this trial serve as a catalyst for further exploration and adoption of eco-friendly technologies in the shipping industry, aiming to pave the way for a greener and more efficient future in #maritimetransportation. #traveltech #techtalks

n a first for the Japanese shipowner NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) will install a VentoFoil wind-assisted propulsion unit from Dutch windsail producer Econowind. The Ventofoil is a 16-metre vertical wing that acts as a sail and is a attached a 20-foot flat rack container with no sides. Related: BV approves wind propulsion for VLCC and LNG carriers NYK said the Ventofoil acts like an airplane wing creating propulsion with the pressure difference on both sides of the wing. “The unit takes in wind through its suction port and obtains greater propulsion by amplifying the pressure difference. VentoFoil is smaller than similar equipment, keeping it more out of the way of cargo handling. It is also easy to install and relocate,” NYK said. NYK Bulkship, in collaboration with Cargill, will collect data to measure the effectiveness of the sail. It is one of a number of initiatives NYK is undertaking to reach a target of net-zero emissions by 2050. #BluePlanet #OceanConservation #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateChange #SustainableDevelopment #ZeroCarbon #Yachting #YachtCrew #SuperYacht #BlueESG #YachtZero

📢 The industry is already making studies around green corridors and the availability of ammonia as a green fuel, relying heavily that one engine maker will deliver on its promise to provide the missing part of the puzzle in time: the engine. MAN Energy Solutions aims to have a commercially available two-stroke ammonia engine by as early as 2024, followed by a retrofit package for the gradual rebuild of existing maritime vessels by 2025. According to Hrishikesh Chatterjee, Promotion Manager for 2 Stroke Engines at MAN Energy Solutions, the #engine is ready to burn #ammonia on a single cylinder as we speak. #maritime #decarbonization #shipsandshipping #shipping

World’s first wind-powered freighter sets off on maiden voyage: A Cargill chartered dry bulk ship has launched on its first voyage since being fitted with special sails, aiming to study how harnessing wind power can cut emissions and energy usage in the shipping sector, the U.S. commodities group said on Monday. The maritime industry - which accounts for nearly 3% of global CO2 emissions and is under pressure from investors and environmental groups to accelerate decarbonisation - is exploring a number of different technologies including ammonia and methanol in an effort to move away from dirtier bunker fuel. Cargill, one of the world’s biggest ship charterers, has been exploring wind assisted propulsion as one cleaner energy option. Wind was a common way of propelling ships before the switch to steam and diesel engines but is now mostly used only for smaller vessels. "It is risk taking. There is no guarantee ... that the economics are going to work," Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill's ocean transportation division, told Reuters. "But it is up to us to show the industry what is possible and hopefully get some more people confident around this technology." The five-year old Pyxis Ocean has been retrofitted with WindWings, large wing sails measuring up to 37.5 meters in height fitted to the deck of the cargo ship. Dieleman said Cargill hoped to recoup the costs through fuel savings. "If we are not going to get any real surprises, we are definitely going to scale this. The question is a little bit how and when," he said referring to other ships they could use which were likely to be newbuilds. Pyxis Ocean will sail from Singapore and head to Brazil and is likely to transport a cargo of grain to Denmark, Dieleman said. The vessel is then likely to remain in the north Atlantic area to maximise wind usage, he added. BAR Technologies, which has designed boats for the America's Cup, developed the sails, which were built by Norway's Yara Marine Technologies Source: Reuters

🌿 Fortescue's Green Pioneer Ship Advances Propulsion and Manoeuvrability ⚓ Fortescue's "Green Pioneer" vessel has made significant strides in its propulsion and maneuverability systems, marking a pivotal step in sustainable maritime operations. This progress is crucial for the industry's journey towards reducing carbon emissions and optimizing energy efficiency. #Sustainability #GreenTechnology #Shipping #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency 🔗 Fortescue 'Green Pioneer' completes propulsion and manoeuvrability https://lnkd.in/e7wqgeUK

We're on a mission. One to reduce harmful emissions in the shipping industry and to leave a positive impact on the climate and the health of people, fauna and flora. To achieve this, we signed a contract with ABC Engines. Together, we will develop engines that can run on diesel, biodiesel, HVO and methanol for our newest cable-laying vessel Fleeming Jenkin. This is an important step in preparing our fleet for a sustainable future. Why? Because ⚡ using green methanol, the engines work climate-neutrally and meet the requirements for Stage V for particulate matter and Euro 6 Standard for nitrogen emissions. ⚡ Fleeming Jenkin will be our first vessel that has both the new methanol engines and ULEv-technology on board. #sustainability #offshore #marine #innovation

🌿 Fortescue's Green Pioneer Ship Advances Propulsion and Manoeuvrability ⚓ Fortescue's "Green Pioneer" vessel has made significant strides in its propulsion and maneuverability systems, marking a pivotal step in sustainable maritime operations. This progress is crucial for the industry's journey towards reducing carbon emissions and optimizing energy efficiency. #Sustainability #GreenTechnology #Shipping #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency 🔗 Fortescue 'Green Pioneer' completes propulsion and manoeuvrability https://lnkd.in/e7wqgeUK

🌿 Fortescue's Green Pioneer Ship Advances Propulsion and Manoeuvrability ⚓ Fortescue's "Green Pioneer" vessel has made significant strides in its propulsion and maneuverability systems, marking a pivotal step in sustainable maritime operations. This progress is crucial for the industry's journey towards reducing carbon emissions and optimizing energy efficiency. #Sustainability #GreenTechnology #Shipping #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency 🔗 Fortescue 'Green Pioneer' completes propulsion and manoeuvrability https://lnkd.in/djDsUgTa