Norsepower

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Norsepower has launched its third-generation Rotor Sail, positioning the technology as a step change in wind-assisted shipping by combining physical hardware with digital optimisation.

19th March 2026

VIDEO: Norsepower boosts integrated wind propulsion

19th March 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

A new white paper from Norsepower and Kongsberg Maritime has proposed the first structured taxonomy for mechanical sail generations, aiming to bring clarity to a sector shifting from standalone devices to integrated, fleet-wide systems.

18th February 2026

Five-generation framework for wind

18th February 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Stena Line’s new RoRo vessel Stena Connecta has arrived in Belfast Harbour, deploying wind propulsion technology to cut shipping emissions on Irish Sea freight services.

20th January 2026

Stena’s wind hybrid ferry arrives in Belfast

20th January 2026

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Consistent winds such as the trade winds can maximise the benefits of wind propulsion, but it’s not as simple as it might sound.

12th May 2025

The potential and the pitfalls of consistent winds

12th May 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Norsepower and Syroco have partnered to enhance wind propulsion and AI vessel monitoring which has achieved up to 21% fuel savings and emission reductions onboard the tanker Alcyone.

25th February 2025

Combining wind propulsion and AI to drive up efficiency

25th February 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

J-POWER has completed the successful installation of a Norsepower Rotor Sail on board a bulk carrier operated by IINO LINES.

29th January 2025

J-POWER completes first bulk carrier Rotor Sail retrofit

29th January 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Norsepower, a pioneer in wind-assisted propulsion and the rotor sail market, has launched the world’s first dedicated rotor sail factory in Dafeng, China.

26th November 2024

Norsepower opens first Chinese rotor sail factory

26th November 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

 Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Vale have announced the successful retrofitting of a 200,000-ton class bulk carrier with Norsepower Rotor Sails. The vessel, currently transporting iron ore for Vale, made its maiden…

20th August 2024

World first rotor sails retrofit on a capesize bulk carrier

20th August 2024

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

The shipping industry continues its march towards sustainability with a landmark deal between Norsepower, a provider of mechanical sails for large vessels, and Union Maritime Limited (UML).

19th June 2024

Union Maritime sets sail on sustainability with Norsepower

19th June 2024

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

NAPA is to deploy its voyage optimisation software on board two vessels equipped with Norsepower Rotor Sails, helping maximise energy savings.

12th April 2024

NAPA boosts wind propulsion savings

12th April 2024