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Yara Marine, BAR Technologies to Sell WindWings Tech
by Ship & Bunker News Team
Monday April 19, 2021 WindWings illustation on vessel. Image Credit / Yara Marine. Two marine technology firms have established a partnership to sell and develop the solid wing sails technology, WindWings. According to the agreement, marine technology consultants Bar Technologies and WindWings technologist
Yara Marine will sell WindWings to the wider shipping industry, with BAR Tech retaining the obligation to continue to innovate and establish additional WindWings offerings . Yara Marine will also manage the wider manufacturing, installation and servicing of the systems, a spokesman said. WindWings is to be installed on a
Windsails Tech Trialled on Bulk Carrier
by Ship & Bunker News Team
Tuesday January 19, 2021 A cruise ship. File Image / Pixabay. A wind energy project for ships has taken a step forward as the technology is to be installed a dry bulk carrier. A Kamsarmax bulk carrier operated by
Cargill is to be fitted with the innovative equipment, according to maritime news provider Tradewinds. The 45 metre in height sails harness wind power to aid propulsion and reduce emissions. The number of sails on a ship can be tailored to its size and the route the ship will take. The rigid sail is one of a number of technological innovations in the sector that are being tested by commercial shipping companies.