Technical Dialogue on Design, Class and Results of Wind-Assisted Propulsion

On May 22nd, OCEANKING and bound4blue co-hosted the Technical Dialogue on Design, Class and Results of Wind-Assisted Propulsion—an insightful event that brought together shipping professionals, technology providers, and classification experts to explore the implementation and performance of wind-assisted propulsion systems.

The event offered a deep dive into the design, classification, and real-world performance of wind-assisted propulsion technologies, presented through detailed case studies, third-party evaluations, and regulatory perspectives. Discussions centered around the role these systems play in improving energy efficiency and supporting the maritime industry’s decarbonization efforts.
Speakers Included:

🔹 Georgios D. Kouris, R&D Manager, Alpha Marine Consulting P.C.
🔹 Dr. John Kokarakis, Technical Director SEEBA Zone, Bureau Veritas
🔹 David Ferrer Desclaux, CTO & Project Manager, bound4blue

These experts provided valuable insights into system design, class requirements, and the verified performance of current installations. Bureau Veritas presented its third-party validation process, including a comparative review of existing technologies, while bound4blue shared data from successful onboard applications.

The second part of the event featured a panel discussion that brought together all stakeholders—including a valuable owner’s perspective from Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. The session encouraged audience engagement and open dialogue on the practical challenges and opportunities of implementing wind-assisted systems.

The panel was moderated by Miltos Messinezis, New Sales & Business Development Manager at OCEANKING, ensuring a dynamic and focused conversation throughout.

We sincerely thank all participants for contributing to a highly informative event. At OCEANKING, we are proud to facilitate technical exchange and innovation as we work toward a cleaner, more efficient shipping industry.