Post by account_disabled on Feb 19, 2024 20:52:23 GMT -8
A cargo ship fitted with giant , rigid British-designed sails has embarked on its maiden voyage. The Pyxis Ocean vessel , chartered by shipping company Cargill, will test WindWings sails that are designed to reduce fuel consumption and therefore reduce the carbon footprint of shipping.
The maritime industry faces a huge challenge to reduce average CO 2 emissions by 40% by 2030 and work to achieve 70% by 2050. As one of the largest players in the industry, Cargill recognizes its responsibility to accelerate progress of decarbonization and has provided the necessary vision and scale. turn BAR Technology inspiration into measurable efficiency savings.
Pyxis Ocean is the first ship to be equipped with two BAR Technology WindWings, each measuring up to 37.5 meters high. The wings are built from the same material as wind turbines to make them durable.
These large solid-wing sails can be insta C Level Executive List lled on the deck of bulk cargo ships to harness the power of the wind and help reduce the shipping industry's fuel use and CO 2 emissions by up to 30%.
The manufacturer estimates that the technology could generate average fuel savings of up to 30% in newly built vessels, which could be even greater if used in combination with alternative fuels.
The maiden voyage of the Pyxis Ocean will trace a route from China to Brazil.
“Technology like WindWings is not without risk and as an industry leader, in partnership with visionary shipowner Mitsubishi Corporation, we are not afraid to invest, take those risks and be transparent with what we have learned to help our partners in the maritime sector towards the transition to a more sustainable future,” said Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill’s maritime transport business.
The installation of the wings on the ship demonstrates a radical change in attitudes towards technologies that can enable an energy transition for existing ships. Over the coming months, the performance of the WindWings will be closely monitored to further improve their design, operation and performance. The goal is to use Pyxis Ocean to inform scale-up and adoption not only in Cargill's fleet but also across the industry.
The maritime industry faces a huge challenge to reduce average CO 2 emissions by 40% by 2030 and work to achieve 70% by 2050. As one of the largest players in the industry, Cargill recognizes its responsibility to accelerate progress of decarbonization and has provided the necessary vision and scale. turn BAR Technology inspiration into measurable efficiency savings.
Pyxis Ocean is the first ship to be equipped with two BAR Technology WindWings, each measuring up to 37.5 meters high. The wings are built from the same material as wind turbines to make them durable.
These large solid-wing sails can be insta C Level Executive List lled on the deck of bulk cargo ships to harness the power of the wind and help reduce the shipping industry's fuel use and CO 2 emissions by up to 30%.
The manufacturer estimates that the technology could generate average fuel savings of up to 30% in newly built vessels, which could be even greater if used in combination with alternative fuels.
The maiden voyage of the Pyxis Ocean will trace a route from China to Brazil.
“Technology like WindWings is not without risk and as an industry leader, in partnership with visionary shipowner Mitsubishi Corporation, we are not afraid to invest, take those risks and be transparent with what we have learned to help our partners in the maritime sector towards the transition to a more sustainable future,” said Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill’s maritime transport business.
The installation of the wings on the ship demonstrates a radical change in attitudes towards technologies that can enable an energy transition for existing ships. Over the coming months, the performance of the WindWings will be closely monitored to further improve their design, operation and performance. The goal is to use Pyxis Ocean to inform scale-up and adoption not only in Cargill's fleet but also across the industry.