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International Windship Association | June 1, 2023

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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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Our Mission

Promote the use of wind propulsion in commercial shipping to reduce fuel consumption and decrease climate change related emissions.

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The International Windship Association (IWSA) is a not-for-profit, membership association. There are no commercial ties between the association and any of the members, supporters or non-member companies, notably Windship Technology Ltd.

 




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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 |

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 |

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 |

  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 |

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