Leading Classification Society ClassNK has actually provided an Approval in Principle (AIP) based upon its “Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships” as well as associated guidelines to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha,Ltd (“K” LINE) as well as AIRSEAS SAS for their automated kite system “Seawing”.
According to a statement by “K” Line as well as Airseas, ““Seawing” is a kite system which aids vessel propulsion by using all-natural wind power via its vibrant trip. An easy button launches or recoups the kite which unravels, runs as well as refolds autonomously. The “Seawing” system accumulates as well as evaluations atmospheric as well as nautical information in real-time, after that adjusts its trip to this info in order to maximize its efficiency in addition to to guarantee optimum security.”
ClassNK launched its Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships in September 2019 in order to add to the secure stability as well as style of this modern technology as well as the ships that are mounted with it.
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Upon getting the application from “K” Line as well as Airseas, ClassNK evaluated the fundamental style of the kite system according to pertinent global conventions, ClassNK policies, as well as those standards. Following its effective conclusion, ClassNK gave an AIP for the fundamental style of the kite system.
ClassNK will certainly remain to sustain the smooth application of brand-new modern technologies via its duty as a third-party accreditation body.
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