Wind-powered cargo ship sets sail in a move to make shipping greener - CNN
Aug 22, 2023 · Cruise company Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled a design for a zero-emission ship that relies on wind and solar power.
Top 7 Green Ship Concepts Using Wind Energy - Marine Insight
Jun 29, 2019 · The green ship concept has a variety of unique features such as weight reducing structure, optimized hull form for propulsion efficiency, solar and wind power harnessing equipment, and fuel cell utilization to reduce the emission of carbon-dioxide by staggering 69%.
Carbon-conscious travelers can now sail across the Atlantic in a wind ...
Jan 30, 2025 · Cruise company Hurtigruten Norway unveiled a design for a zero-emission ship that relies on wind and solar power.
This is What the Cruise Ship of the Future Could Look Like - Cruise Critic
Sep 27, 2023 · Equipped with batteries that charge while the vessel is in port, the future ships will be largely electric, combining 60-megawatt hour battery solutions with wind-powered technology. The...
Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS): A Game Changer For …
Feb 6, 2025 · Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) offer a powerful solution by harnessing wind energy to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This article explores what WAPS are, their types, benefits, regulatory aspects, and their role in decarbonizing shipping. Berge Bulk Ship – wind-powered Newcastlemax bulker, Berge Olympus with BARTech WindWings
New technology uses wind power to reduce cargo ships' emissions ... - NPR
Oct 5, 2023 · Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.
Winds of change: how big cruise ships could use futuristic sails ...
Advocates of wind power say it could provide more than half the energy of a new ship and up to 20 per cent when retrofitted. Some tankers, ferries and fishing vessels already use the technology and well-known names such as Airbus, Renault and Michelin are involved in research.
The future of the cruise ship – emissions-free wind power - Tildes
Jan 8, 2024 · A variety of sustainable fuel initiatives would operate the ship, Petiteau said. While the idea is to have the ship run on wind power at least 50% of the time, the vessel would also have liquid hydrogen fuel cells and solar power, and …
Future Possibilities in Ship Wind Propulsion - The Maritime …
May 31, 2020 · At the present time, the largest 3-bladed wind turbines develop 12,000kW or just over 16,000-Hp. Severe winds have caused the structural collapse of wind turbine towers. As a result, ship...
Rotor Sail Installed on Viking Grace for Wind Propulsion - Cruise ...
Apr 11, 2018 · The Viking Grace cruise ferry has set sail on her first voyage as the only passenger ship in the world equipped with a Rotor Sail to harness wind power for propulsion, Viking Line announced. The Rotor Sail Solution will cut fuel consumption and reduce carbon emissions by up to 900…