Oldendorff Carriers (Oldendorff) is pleased to announce the successful installation and operational deployment of Rotor Sails on the Chinook Oldendorff. Through a joint agreement first announced in December 2023, the Chinook Oldendorff transports Elk Valley Resources (EVR) steelmaking coal from the Port of Vancouver to customers across the Pacific Ocean, reports Oldendorff.
Transpacific routes
Equipped with Norsepower Rotor Sails™, the Chinook Oldendorff harnesses wind energy to generate additional thrust, expecting to reduce fuel consumption on transpacific routes by about 10-15%.
Originally built in 2020 as the Dietrich Oldendorff, this Post Panamax vessel was renamed the Chinook Oldendorff to reflect the synergy between the Rotor Sail technology and the natural wind patterns in the Pacific Northwest. The word “Chinook” originates from the First Nations people of the Pacific Northwest referring to a type of wind with coastal and inland variations.
This initiative also aligns with global efforts to create greener supply chains and reduce the industry’s carbon footprint, marking a key step toward decarbonizing maritime operations.
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Source: Oldendorff
