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The Rise of Wind-Assisted and Solar-Powered Vessels



February 10, 2025 /

In an era where sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a business imperative, the shipping industry is turning to innovative solutions to reduce its environmental footprint. Among the most promising technologies are wind-assisted propulsion and solar-powered systems—reviving age-old maritime practices and blending them with cutting-edge innovation to create cleaner, more efficient vessels. This blog…


Wind propulsion technology testing begins



September 3, 2018 /

Norsepower, together with project partners Maersk Tankers, Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) and Shell Shipping & Maritime, today announced the installation of two Norsepower Rotor Sails onboard Maersk Pelican, a Maersk Tankers Long Range 2 (LR2) product tanker vessel. The Rotor Sails are large, cylindrical mechanical sails that spin to create a pressure differential – called…