Harnessing the wind

The trial is a comprehensive study scheduled to run for approximately six months beginning January 2024, with ONE closely monitoring the performance of the VentoFoils. Data on fuel consumption, emissions reductions, and overall operational efficiency will be collected. The results of the trial will be used to assess the long-term viability of wind propulsion as a sustainable shipping solution.

ONE was created in July 2017 following the liner service integrations of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). The resulting entity functions from its global headquarter in Singapore, supported by regional headquarters in Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States and Brazil. Operating more than 210 vessels, it offers an expeditious and a reliable international network of over 170 services to 120 countries and beyond. It is the world’s sixth largest container carrier with a fleet size of approximately 1.69 million TEU and is a member of THE Alliance (THEA), a global ocean carrier consortium.

Meanwhile Bernhard Schulte says its CO2 tanker newbuilding at Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore (DSOC) will feature innovative technologies, including wind power systems, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.

The company says : “The primary fuel for the ships will be LNG. Combined with other proven technologies, such as wind-assisted rotor sail and air lubrication, the ships will have around 34% lower carbon footprint compared to conventional ships running on marine fuel. It is planned for delivery in 2026.”