World’s Largest Suction Sail System To Be Installed On General Cargo Vessel

Amasus, a leading European maritime company, has signed its second contract with a Spanish firm, bound4blue, that develops wind-assisted propulsion systems to install the world’s largest suction sail system on a general cargo vessel.

The 22-meter eSAIL® unit will be retrofitted on a 90-meter, 2,876 dwt vessel at the Astander Shipyard in Spain by mid-2025.

This is the largest suction sail ever installed on a general cargo vessel.

The first suction sails installed on the Eems Traveller in July 2023 performed so well that Amasus extended its partnership with bound4blue.

The ship, equipped with two 17-meter eSAIL® units, has been using the system to enhance propulsion by channelling air across its surface, lowering emissions, improving fuel efficiency, and reducing its operating expenses.

A company representative stated that Amasus decided to pursue another contract because of the major benefits observed on Eems Traveller. The results motivated them to “come back for more,” the representative added.

Amasus reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability, saying that the installation of suction sails aligns with its objective of achieving more sustainable and responsible shipping.

The company said Lloyd’s Register’s third-party validation of the eSAIL® system is almost completed, and performance data will be released soon. They think the confirmation will focus on the commercial and environmental benefits of incorporating wind into their energy mix.

With this new deal, bound4blue’s portfolio of wind propulsion installations continues to expand.

In the last 12 months, the company has signed agreements with several major shipowners, including Louis Dreyfus Company, Odfjell, Marflet Marine, and Eastern Pacific Shipping.

Bound4blue CEO José Miguel discussed the importance of the second agreement with Amasus, referring to it as evidence of the technology’s reliability and affordability.

He said that more shipowners are likely to follow suit as wind-assisted propulsion becomes increasingly popular in the maritime sector. Miguel thanked Amasus for having faith in bound4blue and looked forward to future cooperation.

The DNV-approved eSAIL® technology from bound4blue is designed to fit various types of vessels, such as general cargo ships, bulk carriers, tankers, and Ro-Ros.

It makes it easier for shipping companies to comply with rules like the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and helps them meet the upcoming FuelEU law.

Reference: bound4blue

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Source: Maritime Shipping News