Bound4blue has achieved a significant milestone in advancing the maritime industry’s green energy transition with the announcement that its innovative eSAIL® technology has received a full Type Approval Design Certificate (TADC) from DNV, a globally recognized classification society. This certification affirms that the eSAIL® system complies with DNV’s Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) technical standard, validating the technology’s safety and quality. With this approval, bound4blue aims to accelerate the adoption of its suction sail technology, which promises to revolutionize wind power in shipping.
Driving Industry Transformation
The TADC from DNV marks a major step forward for bound4blue’s mission to lead the wind propulsion revolution in maritime shipping. The company has met some of the industry’s most stringent technical and safety requirements by achieving this certification. This will help streamline the technical due diligence process for shipowners, simplifying their path to adopting wind-assisted propulsion systems. The result is faster access to the eSAIL®’s many advantages, including significant reductions in fuel consumption, emissions, and operational costs, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
A Game-Changer for Green Energy
The eSAIL® technology operates autonomously by creating suction that drags air across its aerodynamic surface, significantly enhancing propulsive efficiency. Its lightweight design and ease of installation make it an attractive solution for shipowners looking to reduce main engine loads and emissions. Several major players in the shipping industry, including Odfjell, Eastern Pacific Shipping, Amasus, Marflet, and Louis Dreyfus Company, have already committed to deploying eSAIL® on their vessels.
David Ferrer, Co-founder and CTO of bound4blue, emphasized the importance of the TADC in boosting market confidence and accelerating the adoption of wind-assisted propulsion systems. With this certification, bound4blue is positioned as a preferred partner in the maritime sector’s shift toward sustainable energy solutions.
Accelerating Wind-Assisted Shipping
Ferrer believes that the TADC will act as a catalyst for growth, helping shipowners feel more confident in adopting wind propulsion technologies. He highlighted the enormous potential wind holds for maritime applications—not only as a renewable energy source but also as a complementary solution to alternative fuels. The DNV certification, Ferrer says, validates bound4blue’s commitment to excellence and provides shipowners with a proven, reliable option as they navigate the transition to greener shipping practices.
With the eSAIL®’s TADC now secured, bound4blue aims to continue expanding its footprint in the maritime sector, positioning itself at the forefront of wind power’s role in shaping the industry’s future.
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