Only a handful of cargo ships use wind power today, but Lloyd's Register has stamped its seal of approval on new rotor sail technology.
are part of the mix. The shipping industry is also venturing farther afield, into sails that look nothing like sails at all.. These are vertical, spinning cylinders that look like oversized smokestacks. Though new on the shipping scene today, the basic technology dates back to the 20th century.
“The fitting of Rotor Sails on this bulk carrier, as part of our JDP with Anemoi, SDARI and Oldendorff Carriers, will considerably improve the vessel’s efficiency and is a clear example of how energy saving devices can support the maritime industry with impending EEXI and CII regulations,” Lloyd’s adds.is a whole ‘nother kettle of fish, so let’s just take Lloyd’s word on that double-digit improvement.
If you’re wondering how rotor sails deal with bridges, that’s easy, too. They can be designed to tilt into a horizontal position on the ship’s deck in order to accommodate low clearance.
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