IMO MEPC submission – Info document on Wind Propulsion

Dear All,

I would like to draw your attention to an IMO MEPC info document submission from the Comoros flag regarding wind propulsion and it’s necessary place in the decarbonisation discussions. The document MEPC75 Inf. 26 is publicly available on IMO docs and a pdf copy of that is available to download from the IWSA news page: http://wind-ship.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/MEPC-75-INF.26-Wind-propulsion-solutions-Comoros-1.pdf

 “The decarbonization of shipping is the defining issue of the coming decade; however, currently, one of the leading decarbonization technologies, direct wind propulsion, is receiving only very limited consideration in this critical debate over the future of shipping. Direct thrust from wind propulsion technologies offers a technically and commercially viable near-term solution that can already save 5% to 20% of fuel and associated emissions as wind assistance, with the potential for much higher benefits as the technology develops or is deployed on optimized newbuild ships. Wind solutions are cost-effective, do not depend on alterations to port infrastructure and ensure shipowners have improved operational autonomy in mitigating the risks and uncertainties of being commercially dependent on the unknown cost and availability of alternative fuels. Therefore, the adoption of wind solutions will greatly assist the global fleet in reducing net emissions in the short-term, reducing the carbon intensity of the whole fleet, and better enable to meet IMO GHG reduction targets.”

Fair winds,

Gavin

Gavin Allwright
Secretary
International Windship Association (IWSA)
‘Promoting Maritime Wind Propulsion Solutions’
www.wind-ship.org