Wind Propulsion Systems (WPS) panel sessions @ SMM: solutions and concepts

In cooperation with International Windship Association (IWSA)

Wind Propulsion Systems (WPS) - Covering wind propulsion solutions and concepts, including a discussion around which technologies are currently deployed in the various fleet segments.

Introduction: General Overview of WPS, growth and market development
*Gavin Allwright, Secretary General, IWSA

Panel 1: Wind Propulsion Technologies
*Moderator: Lise Detrimont, Secretary General, Association Windship
*Amrit Bhullar, CEO, Oceanbird (Rigid Wing)
* Jukka Kuuskoski , CCOO, Norsepower // Li Zhi, CEO, Dealfeng (Rotor Sails)
*Cristina Aleixendri, COO, Bound4Blue (Suction Sails)
*Martina Vilanova Reche, Technical Manager, North Windships (Soft Sails)
*Tim van der Steene, Head Marine Technology, Kite Dynamics (Kites)

Panel 2: Wind Propulsion: Design, Integration and Operation
(i)Technology learnings – operation, materials, safety, training etc.
(ii)Retrofit – WPS systems as wind-assist on existing ships – challenges, benefits, optimisation techniques, installation process.
(iii)Newbuilds – differences to retrofit approach, integration process, optimised wind-assist and primary wind experiences

*Moderator: Gavin Allwright, Secretary General, IWSA
Optimisation: *Mikko Vartiainen, Wind Assisted Vessel Optimization Lead, Shipping Solutions, NAPA
Design: *Kenneth Goh, General Manager , Knud E Hansen
Integration/enginneering: *Sylvain Faguet, CSO, D-Ice
Primary Wind: *Vincent Seguin, Project Manager, Mauric
Modeling, Training and verification: *Anders Alterskjær, Research Manager, SINTEF
Shipowner: *Jan A. Opedal, Manager Projects, Odfjell