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 […]
The journey of air-assisted propulsion has spanned many decades, and today’s eSAIL® has a rich history, tracing its roots back to the 1930s when the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), which later became the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), ventured into this innovative concept. The very concept of a quality exploration vessel sparked […]
In view of the upcoming decarbonization goals for shipping, wind can be a free, abundant and infinite fuel that can assist in reducing GHG emissions and improve energy efficiency. Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) take advantage of the available wind to generate forward thrust, thus reducing the engine thrust required and consequently reducing fuel consumption and […]
