Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
Targeting the Antarctic Circle, the Dutch expedition ship Tecla sailed further south than ever this season. At 66°57′ south latitude, a remote anchorage was reached – well beyond the circle and far away from other ships.
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The City of Amsterdam is looking for a successor for operational support. Who will ensure berths with the right facilities at the quay worldwide and follow up maintenance issues between the ship and technical management.
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A broad coalition of maritime industry associations has formally called on member states of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to adopt the Net-Zero Framework by 2026.
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Mariners are warned by the authoritative Royal Institute of Navigation of the danger of spoofing or jamming electronic devices, such as Man Overboard devices and chartplotters, that have Global Navigation Satellite System.
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On 22 March, at 8am, German/French TV channel ARTE will broadcast a 53-minute documentary on how sailing cargo is conquering the world’s oceans.
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From 7 – 10 April, the Blue Week will be held in Marseille: an international conference on wind propulsion. A large number of players from the wind industry will present their work.
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In the UK and in France, a sailing ferry service has attracted a lot of attention. Under the name ‘Saillink’, passengers can sail across from Dover to Boulogne every day.
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Gone are the days when a manufacturer of large marine engines did not have to worry about wind propulsion. Wärtsilä has several ideas on how wind propulsion can improve the performance of conventional engines.
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In an article in the Journal of Sailing Technolgies, four French scientists identify performance factors for wind-assisted ship propulsion systems.
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Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd (Anemoi) and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have published a new paper encouraging closer alignment between existing methodologies used to verify the performance of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS).
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As 2026 emerges as a record year for wind-assisted propulsion technology, Cristina Aleixendri, co-founder and CEO of bound4blue, explains how development is progressing in her company.
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A new white paper has been published on the history of modern wind-powered ferries and cargo ships, predicting future breakthroughs beyond hardware.
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Wind-assisted propulsion has become a routine topic of many commercial and technical discussions in shipping. However, the question remains whether we are asking the right questions, and finding the right solutions.
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“I have now officially sailed around the world,” jubilates Clipper Race skipper Angela Brandsma.
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Webby, trainee on the Tres Hombres, takes us on her first ocean crossing. After days of waiting on La Palma, she actually leaves.
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To make a cargo or passenger ship sail, big masts are needed. And big masts require big factories. In Lanester, in the department of Morbihan, the Solidsail Mast Factory was recently opened.
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At RINA and IWSA’s joint conference on wind propulsion, several shipowners explained the benefits and pitfalls of sailing and spoke about their experiences in adding technology to their fleets.
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