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Posidonia 2026 Wind Route

Posidonia 2026 Wind Route

There is a 'Perfect Storm' forecast for Posidonia 2026: Wind Propulsion, International Shipping, and the Energy Transition The global maritime industry’s accelerating return to wind-powered...

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New study details fleet-wide impacts of retrofitting existing ships with...

New study details fleet-wide impacts of retrofitting existing ships with...

Odfjell adds another wind-assist ship to chemical tanker fleet

Odfjell adds another wind-assist ship to chemical tanker fleet

2026 Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference – Call for Papers.

2026 Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference – Call for Papers.

Why Wind?

Wind Propulsion Technology
is Mature and Proven

  • Propulsion not Energy Efficiency
  • Wind-Assist & Primary Mover
  • Retrofits = 5-20% Propulsive Energy
  • Optimised Wind-Assist = up to 30%
  • Primary Wind New Builds = 50%++
  • Retractable, Automated, Certified

The Economics of
Wind Make Sense

  • Energy Cost Fixed at Zero
  • Technology Available Today
  • Applicable Across the Fleet
  • Robust Pipeline of Tech & Projects
  • Operational Changes Boost Wind
  • Predictable: Weather Routing/Forecast

It’s a Renewable
Energy Source

  • Abundant Energy Supply
  • Available Worldwide Today Zero Emissions Energy
  • Delivered at No Cost
  • Delivered Directly to Point-of-Use
  • No New Infrastructure Required

1020

Number of large ships with wind propulsion technology installed

5.709.3320

Tonnage of wind-powered cargo carrying capacity

203.7610

Tons of CO2 saved