World’s First Partly Wind-Powered Large Cargo Vessel Sails From Japan to Australia
26 Oct 2022, 03:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Shofu Maru is a pioneering large coal carrier fitted with an advanced sailing system, and it just completed its maiden voyage
World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm to Start Operating by the End of This Month
19 Aug 2022, 04:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Its commissioning was delayed for quite a while, but the world's largest offshore wind farm off the east coast of England is ready to show what it can do
Japan Wants to Apply Aerospace Technology to Modern Wind-Powered Ships
5 Aug 2022, 02:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Japanese shipping giant MOL has launched a complex study together with the Tokai University, for the application of aerospace engineering to wind-powered ships
A Green UK Company Is Reviving Traditional Shipping Using Vintage Sailboats
26 Jul 2022, 04:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the best things born out of the modern eco-consciousness is the revival of vintage wooden boats and traditional shipping, powered only by wind
Large Offshore Wind Farm Project in the U.S. Uncovers Several Unexploded Munitions
21 Jul 2022, 04:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Unexploded munitions were identified at the sited of two major offshore wind farm projects in the U.S., currently under development
The First “Pure” Car Carrier Vessel, Powered by Wind, to Also Be the World’s Tallest Ship
29 Jun 2022, 04:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Oceanbird concept is being brought to life in the form of the Orcelle Wind, world's first wind-powered car and truck carrier
Massive Mitsubishi Carrier to Be Fitted With a Revolutionary Sailing System
23 Jun 2022, 04:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Pyxis Ocean vessel will be retrofitted not with a hydrogen or battery system, but with modern sails that fold away at the touch of a button
Army’s Wind Turbine Ban Is Slowing Down Finland’s Transition to Clean Energy
21 Jun 2022, 04:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Finland is facing a dilemma, as new wind turbines in strategic locations raise strategic concerns, but at the same time it needs domestically-obtained energy
Danish Ferry Operator Now Has Two Hybrid Vessels Fitted With a Modern Sail System
19 May 2022, 05:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Scandlines doesn't just want to operate a hybrid-electric fleet of ferries for reduced emissions, but it alsoo fitted two of them with a unique sailing system
Future Service Vessel to Run on Green Fuel Produced Using Wind Power
11 Apr 2022, 04:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This ship running on e-methanol made from biogenic carbon with the help of wind power could make offshore wind operations 100% green
The Norwegians Behind the Fresco XL Electric Pod Plan to Build an Energy-Positive Campus
30 Mar 2022, 12:17 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Norwegian technology company Fresco Motors plans to build one of the most energy-positive facilities in the world to serve as its future corporate campus
World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Hub Using Salt Storage to Start Operating in Texas
9 Mar 2022, 06:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Hydrogen City in Texas wants to become the world's largest hub for the production of green hydrogen, using a unique storage solution
Sailing Champion to Break the Wind-Powered Land Speed Record of 126 MPH With a New Craft
22 Feb 2022, 04:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Emirates Team New Zeeland is building the world's fastest land yacht ever made, gearing up to break the wind-powered land speed record this year
A 1912 Dutch Sail Vessel to Be Turned Into a Modern Zero-Emissions Cargo Ship
24 Jan 2022, 10:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Dutch startup wants to revolutionize shipping by bringing more sail cargo vessels at sea, including a 1912 retrofitted boat
Ingenious Hybrid Cargo Ship With Modern Sailing Shows What It Means to Be Future-Proof
7 Jan 2022, 10:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / All future ships will have to comply to harsh environment regulations, and the new Conoship sea-river coaster boasts a pioneering range of green technology
World’s First Theater Vessel Will Also Flaunt an Eco-Friendly Modern Sailing System
23 Dec 2021, 09:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A pioneering European ship will be delighting people with live artistic performances, while also promoting an "eco-friendly consciousness"
Airbus’ Maritime Partner Launches Revolutionary Kite Tech Controlled by a Digital Twin
15 Dec 2021, 10:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airseas combines advanced flight control systems from the aerospace industry with the latest kite tech, to create a smart flying kite for eco-friendly shipping
This Modern Wind Propulsion System for Shipping Is Both Ingenious and Easy
26 Nov 2021, 10:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Norsepower Rotor Sail claims to be ten times more effective than conventional sails, and it's fully automatic, which makes it very easy to operate
Windship’s Hollistic System for Shipping Combines Wind Power With Carbon Capture
5 Nov 2021, 08:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A comprehensive study using real data confirmed that the Zero Emission concept developed by this British company results in 49% fuel savings, and no emissions
Michelin Takes Another Step Toward Green Maritime Mobility Through Wind Power
27 Oct 2021, 07:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Michelin is gearing up to launch its innovative wind propulsion system, WISAMO, which could help accelerate the transition towards sustainable shipping