Windship and DNV unveil ‘first true zero-emissions’ design

Tradewinds, the Global Shipping News Source, reported:

UK company claims new wind-powered system is the “Tesla of the seas”.

Windship Technology has revealed what it claims is the world’s first truly zero-emissions ship system.
The UK company has brought Norwegian classification society DNV on board to help develop a wind-powered design it refers to as the “Tesla of the seas”….

“Per Marius Berrefjord, senior vice president at DNV, called the Windship team “experienced professionals“.
He said the project aims to help bring the entire shipping industry to “true zero” in terms of emissions.

“Windship is supplying information in a fully transparent manner, and DNV will ensure a thorough verification process. We are looking forward to dive deeper into the very interesting technology presented by Windship,” the DNV executive added. Windship is now looking to seal commercial partnerships with major shipowners, operators and investors, the UK company said.

The Windship board includes former Concordia Maritime chief executive Lars Carlsson. The ex-tanker executive said: “The industry cannot sit back any longer. The clock is ticking and regulation will force a new approach for an industry that is traditionally hesitant to change.” He added shipping is not fit for purpose for the future.

Carlsson has been advocating wind power for a number of years. He said in 2019 that owners should be using all known fuel-saving methods, including wind propulsion, lower speeds, design and operational optimisation and biofuels derived from waste. And he called for new vessels to be built with anti-corrosion coated steel to give them a longer trading life of 50 years, a global fossil-fuel tax to encourage sustainable investment and the creation of a carbon exchange trading market.

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