- Oldendorff Carriers (OC) sign a Joint Development Project (JDP) with Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi), LR and SDARI.
- The JDP is to develop a wind-assisted propulsion solution for Dry Bulk Carriers.
- The project, scheduled for completion in 2022, breaks down significant barriers for the installation of rotor sails technology.
- It paves the path for commercial-ready applications across the industry in the short-term.
A recent news published in the Oldenorff highlights that Oldendorff Carriers (OC) sign a Joint Development Project (JDP) with Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi), LR and SDARI.
A testament to green technologies
This is a testament to our commitment to the development and application of green technologies across our fleet.
By partnering with the ship designer (SDARI), manufacturer (Anemoi) and Classification Society (LR), OC seeks to achieve a comprehensive functional application of wind technology that returns environmental and commercial benefits throughout our vessels’ entire life cycle.
Fuel saving technology
The adoption of this fuel saving technology consists of installing Anemoi’s patented vertical rotors on deck.
These mechanical sails, when driven to rotate, harness the power of the wind to provide additional thrust to vessels, reducing fuel consumption and lowering carbon emissions.
In order to ensure the rotors do not interefere with cargo operations and air draft limitations.
The sails are mounted with a folding system that enables them to be lowered from vertical into a horizontal position on deck (See how the system works).
Highlights of this project
Anemoi Rotor Sails as a key solution to reducing energy consumption and harmful emissions in the bulk sector.
Oldendorff Carriers’ committed to sustainable shipping and support of emerging wind propulsion technology as a route to future environmental compliance and decarbonisation.
The partners’ collective action and joint collaboration will see the development of solutions that will meet current and future environmental targets.
The JDP shows the maritime community OC’ is serious about its efforts to reduce GHG emissions and make shipping sustainable and competitive.
Using wind assistance for enhancing propulsion is a viable way of helping to decarbonise the industry.
The rotor sails technology is a complementary solution suitable for combination with other green developments.
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Source: Oldenorff
