News & Media March 9, 2023 | iwsa
Maritime Conferences & Events March 7, 2023 | iwsa
Membership February 24, 2023 | iwsa
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
The Market April 17, 2021 | iwsa
Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards – Archive... October 25, 2020 | iwsa
Why this website?
“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.”
Our Mission
Promote the use of wind propulsion in commercial shipping to reduce fuel consumption and decrease climate change related emissions.
Contact us, Register, or Sign in
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.
” 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
Cargill – IWSA Associate Member
March 8, 2023 | Claudio Boezio
Founded in 1956 in Geneva, Cargill Ocean Transportation is a leading freight-trading organization and charterer of approximately 650 vessels at a time. Each year, our ships make around 4,500 voyages and move around 200 million tons of dry … Read More
Aurelia Design – IWSA Associate Member
February 26, 2023 | Claudio Boezio
Aurelia made 3 proposals to boost the actual speed from 10.2 knots:
- Rotors
- Wind Sails
- Add Hydrogen Powered Solution
Another key points for the project:
- Low interference with operational profile
- Smart design to storage … Read More
Navalt Solar and Electric Boats Pvt Ltd. – IWSA Supporter
February 24, 2023 | Claudio Boezio
- Navalt is an eco-marine tech company that specialises in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels.
- We specialize in electrifying the maritime industry by building solar electric vessels of stellar quality and state-of-the-art technology.
- We are India’s … Read More
McFarlane ShipDesign – IWSA Full Member
February 24, 2023 | Claudio Boezio
Since 1992, McFarlane ShipDesign has been supplying quality design, naval architecture, and marine engineering to ship owners and shipyards across the globe. We are composed of professional engineers, designers and naval architects specializing in small cruise ships, large … Read More