The project will assess whether wind-assisted propulsion can deliver commercially viable efficiency gains for standard product tanker operations. Capital Ship Management Corp., K Shipbuilding and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have launched…
Wind Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS)
ECONAVIS OPTIMISES WIND-ASSISTED PROPULSION WITH NEW FLETTNER ROTOR TECHNOLOGY EcosNavis Solutions is developing a next generation wind-assisted propulsion system designed to enhance the performance and commercial viability of Flettner-type rotor…
bound4blue secures LR validation for Pwind calculation methodology, supporting regulatory and financial gains for shipowners
London, 16th September 2025 – bound4blue has taken another step forward in its mission to accelerate and simplify the adoption of wind power, with the validation of its ‘wind propulsion system…
LR introduces new wind propulsion and ergonomics rules to support decarbonisation and crew safety
The changes are designed to support the maritime industry’s transition to cleaner propulsion technologies and improved onboard safety. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced an update to its Rules and Regulations for…
Klaveness Combination Carriers makes first move into wind with bound4blue eSAIL® system on CABU III newbuild
Oslo, 30 October 2024: A subsidiary of Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (“KCC”) has entered into an agreement with the builder of the CABU III newbuildings, Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.…
Amasus signs second contract with bound4blue for world’s largest suction sail system on a general cargo vessel
London, October 22 – Amasus, one of Europe’s leading players in the shortsea, bulk, general cargo, offshore and heavy lift segments, has signed a fresh eSAIL® (suction sail) contract with Spain’s…
Barcelona, August 28: This year’s SMM will be the first major maritime event to host a vessel featuring an advanced Wind Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS), with the 2,850 dwt Eems Traveller…




