Viking Line’s passenger ship M/S Viking Grace has been fitted with a rotor sail for the utilization of wind power, becoming the world’s first passenger ship to feature the technology.
The Rotor Sail Solution, developed by the Finnish company Norsepower Oy, will cut fuel consumption and reduce emissions by up to 900 tonnes annually, Viking Line said.
Posted on - 2018-04-16The Marshall Islands Environment Minister says the shipping industry's decision to cut carbon emissions is a historical moment for vulnerable island states.
Posted on - 2018-04-16It might seem like technology from the pages of maritime history, but wind is back and like never before.
A brand new cargo ship built in 2017, the 199 meter-long Afros, is the first ever bulk carrier to harness the power of wind using spinning sail technology and was brought into Newcastle Harbour recently by one of Port Authority’s marine pilots.
Posted on - 2018-04-16