He WindWings performance® by BAR Technologies has been confirmed by DNV, which found that, under favorable conditions, the two WindWings installed on the MV Pyxis Ocean, a Kamsarmax bulk carrier managed by MC Shipping Singapore Branch and chartered by Cargill, reduced main engine consumption by 32% per nautical mile.
WindWings performance on the MV Pyxis Ocean
In August 2023, the MV Pyxis Ocean became the first ship in the world to use WindWings technology. world’s first ship to use BAR Technologies’ WindWings technology. technology from BAR Technologies. During the trials that took place between August 2023 and March 2024, the ship crossed the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the North and South Atlantic and sailed around both Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope. So far, the ship has visited six ports and successfully completed eight loading and unloading operations.
[post_relacionado]In this regard, Johanna Tranell, head of WAPS at DNV Maritime Advisory, noted: “Innovative wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) like WindWings offer owners and operators new ways to save energy and advance the decarbonization of the maritime industry. At DNV, we continuously work to build confidence in these solutions and the best way to do this is to provide transparent, third-party verified information on the actual performance of these systems. We are therefore very pleased to collaborate with visionary companies such as MC Shipping, Cargill and BAR Technologies to expand the industry’s knowledge of WAPS. We look forward to continuing to strengthen this cooperation in the future.”.
In addition, the data evaluation conducted by BAR Technologies supports the company’s initial projections, showing a average fuel savings of 1.5 tonsemissions, which equates to a reduction of more than 5 tons of CO₂ emissions per WindWing per day across all global routes and seasons.
How does WindWings work?
WindWings uses the power of the wind to propel a ship, reducing reliance on engines and fuel consumption. Controlled from a touch panel on the bridge, a simple traffic light system guides the crew on when to raise or lower the wings.
Once deployed, the wings automatically adjust to the optimal configuration based on real-time wind measurements. The Cargill video below shows the moment the Pyxis Ocean set sail.
The vessel set sail in open waters to test the WindWings technology. Source: Cargill.
WindWings technology offers energy and environmental benefits and represents a significant breakthrough in reducing operating costs for shipping lines. By decreasing dependence on fossil fuels and contributing to the reduction of CO₂ emissions, companies can comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations and improve their competitiveness in the global marketplace.
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Source: renewableenergymagazine
Photo: Cargill