Berge Bulk will certainly furnish its Newcastlemax bulker Berge Olympus with Wind Fly an initiative to examine the wind-assisted propulsion modern technology as a way to minimize vessel discharges.
The completely dry mass shipowner got to a contract to mount 4 BAR Tech Wind Wings by Yara Marine Technologies aboard the 210 DWT mass provider in the 2nd quarter of 2023.
“This partnership with BAR Tech and Yara Marine is a great step towards our transition to zero-emissions operations,” stated James Marshall, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ofBerge Bulk “At Berge Bulk, we believe in the results that can be achieved by harnessing wind power. Evaluating this groundbreaking technology, the estimated impact on reducing emissions can be at least as significant as transitional fuels.”
The big, strong wing sails will certainly come up to 50 meters in elevation as well as will certainly can decreasing carbon dioxide discharges by as high as 30% via a mix of wind propulsion as well as course optimization.
John Cooper, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of BAR Technologies, stated, “By retrofitting WindWings technology to existing vessels, firms like Berge Bulk can begin to make an immediate impact on decarbonizing their fleets while at the same time seeing significant efficiencies in current fuel use.”
BAR Technologies introduced in November 2021 the modern technology was approved authorization in concept (AIP) from DNV.
“A successful transition to a lower-carbon future can only be achieved through an inclusive approach. I strongly believe that many valuable solutions deserve greater attention, and wind-assisted propulsion is one of them,” stated Thomas Koniordos, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ofYara Marine Technologies “Wind has been the most evident ship propulsion for centuries.”
