Global Wind Propulsion Survey

Isabella De Judicibus, PhD candidate in Political Science and Sociology, is conducting a survey for her PhD research, in order to make an interactive map of all WASP initiatives and projects worldwide.

The wind propulsion sector is experiencing rapid growth in response to the pressing need todecarbonize the shipping industry, as reflected in IMO and EU regulations. Characterized by diverseplayers and innovative initiatives, the sector remains in flux as it navigates persistent challenges andevolving pathways.

Interactive map

This survey seeks to build the first and most comprehensive map of the windpropulsion industry worldwide, as part of an ongoing PhD project. The PhD project seeks tounderstand the identities, scopes, trajectories and challenges of a diverse range of innovationactivities in the wind propulsion sector, which are contributing to a sustainable energy transition ininternational shipping.

Your contribution as an expert respondent is essential, and will help to further advance the efforts to map and showcase the stakeholders active in the sector.

Estimated completion time is 20-25 minutes

Financing institution: the survey is being conducted by Isabella De Judicibus, PhD candidate in Political Science and Sociology at the Scuola Normale Superiore. The project is funded by Scuola Normale Superiore, Italy.

Purpose

Purpose of the Survey: part of this data will be used in combination with other public sources to create a global interactive map of the wind propulsion industry. The map will be accessible through the International Windship Association (IWSA) website and designed in collaboration with the skilled mapmaker Patrick Kozma.

The survey is open to following participants who have been engaged in wind propulsion-related activities, and who will be featured on the map: shipowners, wind propulsion technology providers, charterer, financial institutions, investors, banks, classification societies, design office, maritime sector association, wind propulsion support service provider, shipyards, not-for-profit, consultancies, researchers, investors, policymakers, and sailing cargo companies.

Results

Results and use of data: results from the General Information section, as well as information about currently operating and prototype vessels will be used for the map. Results from the sections Factors, Resources, Barriers and Drivers will be kept confidential, analysed and aggregated for PhD research.

The aim is to assess the current landscape, problems and needs of the industry to inform further research. No individual will be identified and no sensitive information will be publicly shared.

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