Wind-Assisted Propulsion
We provide system-level design and operational optimization services for wind-assisted propulsion on merchant vessels, helping owners assess, deploy and verify wind power benefits under vessel-specific and route-specific conditions.
Why Wind-Assisted Propulsion?
Turning Wind into Propulsive Power.
Wind-assisted propulsion uses naturally available wind energy to supplement a vessel’s primary propulsion system. When properly designed and integrated, it can reduce the power required from conventional propulsion and improve overall vessel energy efficiency.
Our Wind-Assisted Propulsion Solutions
System Design
- Sail configuration, system functions, vessel-sail integration.
Sail Control System Solution
- Sail attitude control, operating logic and safety limits, leveraging our expertise in vessel control to achieve coordinated ship-sail operation.
Weather Routing
- Leverage global wind and route data, real-time weather forecast and routing, speed and sail control optimization.
Energy-Saving Analysis
- Fuel-saving and emission reduction assessment, operational impact and economic analysis, investment return and feasibility evaluation.
Building the Next Generation of Wind-Assisted Vessels
We are actively developing and evaluating new applications of wind-assisted propulsion across different vessel types and operating environments.
Is Wind Right for Your Vessel?
Let’s evaluate the potential of wind-assisted propulsion for your vessel, route and operating profile.