- WAPS installations are becoming a standard feature.
- Wind installations gain traction.
- TR Lady, with class approval from Lloyd’s Register.
Leading figures in WAPS technology predict a shift in future ship designs, with WAPS installations becoming a standard feature, reports Seatrade.
Retrofit Focus
Presently, WAPS providers target the vast retrofit market for existing vessels, with the potential to equip more ships in the future.
Industry Recognition
Wind installations gain traction, drawing attention not only from owners and operators but also from charterers.
Industry Adoption Highlights
Anemoi’s Success
Anemoi, a UK-based WAPS technology spin-off, showcases successful installations on vessels like the TR Lady and a collaboration with Vale for the Sohar Max, highlighting growing adoption.
Bound 4 Blue’s Milestone
bound4blue’s eSAIL system marks a turning point as it’s set to be retrofitted on Odfjell Tankers’ Bow Orion, marking the first WAPS installation on a tanker.
Steady Momentum and Diverse Applications
Diverse Applications
WAPS technology finds application not just in bulk carriers like the TR Lady but also in tankers, with Odfjell Tankers embracing the trend.
Class Approval
The installations on vessels like TR Lady, with class approval from Lloyd’s Register, bolster confidence in the efficacy and safety of WAPS systems.
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Source: Seatrade
