Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. And no, the technology is not canvas sails.
A cargo ship vessel has been outfitted with wind power technology, bringing wind propulsion to commercial shipping for the first time.
The vessel, Mitsubishi Corporation’s Pyxis Ocean, is chartered by Cargill and outfitted with two Bar Tech Wind Wings that are about 123 feet in height fitted to the deck. Harnessing the power of the wind, the vessel is expected to generate average fuel savings of up to 30% on new build vessels.
The technology comes from Cargill and BAR Technologies and the wind sails were produced by Yara Marine Technologies. The wings were installed at Cosco shipyard in China. The Pyxis Ocean is already on the water, introducing the shipping industry to a new method of saving fuel through wind propulsion. News of the ship’s maiden voyage with the wings comes as numerous industries are attempting to reduce their emissions in the face of climate change legislation and incentivization in the United States and around the globe.
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