TANKERS AND BULKERS TARGETED FOR SAILS, SOLAR AND ONBOARD CO2 CAPTURE

Windship Technology claims that 125,000dwt commercial vessels can achieve 30% fuel savings by using its three-wing aerofoil set. (credit: Windship Technology)

A diesel-electric ship design including solid aerofoils, solar panels, heat recovery and onboard CO2 capture is being developed for tankers and bulkers by British company Windship Technology. The company is currently working towards obtaining Approval in Principle for the design from DNV.

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