Survey: Low/Zero Emission Vessels & Wind Propulsion... May 31, 2023 | iwsa
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Youth Poster Contest: “Wind Ship – The Future”... April 13, 2023 | iwsa
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Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards 2021 November 13, 2021 | iwsa
Technology & Design April 18, 2021 | iwsa
Wind Propulsion (WP) & Wind Assist Shipping Projects (WASP)... April 17, 2021 | iwsa
Research Centre April 17, 2021 | iwsa
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“The International Windship Association (IWSA) facilitates and promotes wind propulsion for commercial shipping worldwide and brings together all parties in the development of a wind-ship sector to shape industry and government attitudes and policies.”
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Promote the use of wind propulsion in commercial shipping to reduce fuel consumption and decrease climate change related emissions.
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” The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. ” W.A. Ward
” Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain
Team Malizia – IWSA Associate Member
May 26, 2023 | iwsa
Team Malizia is a professional sailing team founded by German skipper Boris Herrmann and Pierre Casiraghi in 2018. We are competing in the toughest sailing races such the iconic Ocean Race or Vendée Globe. Our main skipper, … Read More
Laulagun Bearings – IWSA Associate Member
May 26, 2023 | Claudio Boezio
Slew bearings are one important component of many wind propulsion systems. Laulagun provides high quality bearings prepared to withstand a wide range of loads and atmospheres that would be exposed to. Thus, supports the aim of emission reduction … Read More
Youth Poster Contest: Select Jury
May 12, 2023 | iwsa
We are delighted to announce the members of our select jury for judging the poster contest. This is made up from world famous sailors, shipping industry professionals, shipping journalists, leading academics, maritime educators, youth ocean climate … Read More
Rondal – IWSA Full Member
April 15, 2023 | Claudio Boezio
As the global shipping industry is seeking solutions for sustainable propulsion technology Rondal is offering its expertise in manufacturing large wind assisted shipping propulsion systems. Rondal sees opportunities in becoming a development partner for emerging WASP and/or a … Read More