BAR Technologies is about to announce further new-build contracts for its 37.5 metre WindWings, the technology which it says allows cargo and other ships to cut fuel consumption by 1.5 tonnes per 24 hour time periods. Plus, it is now talking about making smaller wings (at 20m) for coastal and lake shipping, and redesigning accommodation […]
An innovative cargo ship, fitted with giant, collapsible sails has set sail in the open ocean for the first time. Mitsubishi Corporation’s 2017-built bulk carrier Pyxis Ocean, chartered by shipping firm Cargill, is the first vessel to be retrofitted with two WindWings, designed by the UK’s BAR Technologies and produced by Yara Marine. WindWings are […]
Cargill and BAR Technologies have embarked on a strategic project with naval architect Deltamarin to bring cutting edge wind propulsion technology to commercial shipping. The project will see BAR Technology’s WindWings – large, solid wing sails that measure up to 45 meters in height – fitted to the deck of bulk cargo ships to harness […]