Researchers from the School of Naval Architecture, Dalian University of Technology, China Ship Design and Research Center Ltd have published a summary of WASP technologies amidst increasing momentum to reduce carbon emission at the forefront of international opinion and the subsequent changes in the shipping industry that can cause transformation of the entire industry chain, from ship design to maritime operations. Research team led by Yunlong Wang, have explained that WASP technology is an excellent option for shipowners to adapt to the transition. Numerous studies in academia and industry have quantified the technical potential for fuel savings from wind energy and have examined the impact of wind speed and direction, trade patterns, geographic regions, seasonal effects and route optimization. The results consistently show that WASP technology has a large potential to improve the energy efficiency of ships, save energy and reduce emissions.  Click here to read more