The Pyxis Ocean ecoship was chartered by the British company Cargill. On her deck there are huge 37.5 meters powered sails that resemble turbines. The specific sails were developed by BAR Technologies.
A ship with wind turbines set sail
Cargill has estimated that additional wind power (the ship still uses “normal” fuel) over the life of the cargo ship should reduce its total carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere by about 30 percent, as well as save money. As a result, the technology would also reduce the cost of cargo ship voyages. that if it also used alternative fuels, emissions could be reduced even more.
The eco-friendly ship was launched five years ago in the port of Singapore, and on Monday it set off on its first voyage from China to Brazil. During this test, which will last approximately six weeks, Cargill will assess the extent to which wind energy can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry. The test will also allow you to improve the current design.
Will cargo ships be ordered with wind power?
John Cooper, director of BAR Technologies, estimates in an interview with , that by 2025 half of cargo ships will be ordered with wind power. At the same time, it indicates significant savings – a ship with two wind turbines can use one and a half tons of fuel less per day.
Source: Gazeta
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