- Ultranav and Beyond the Sea have partnered to deploy the SeaKite kite-powered propulsion system to reduce emissions.
- Ultranav is integrating the solution into its fleet as part of its long-term decarbonization strategy.
- The partnership focuses on scaling up kite-powered propulsion technology to lower fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in commercial shipping.
Chile-based shipping company Ultranav has partnered with French innovator Beyond the Sea to introduce kite-powered propulsion to commercial shipping. Under this co-development agreement, the two firms will equip an Ultranav chemical tanker with the SeaKite system, starting with a 100-square-meter kite at quarter scale in 2025, and scaling up to a full-size 400-square-meter kite by 2027, as the report published by Offshore Energy.
Operational and Environmental Benefits of the SeaKite System
The collaboration between Ultranav and Beyond the Sea reflects both companies’ commitment to implementing practical solutions that reduce emissions and support the maritime industry’s transition toward cleaner energy. The SeaKite system, developed by Beyond the Sea, is designed for use on a wide range of vessels and works by harnessing wind power to supplement engine propulsion. This not only helps lower a vessel’s overall energy consumption but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Yves Parlier, founder of Beyond the Sea, noted that the SeaKite system has moved beyond the experimental phase and is now a practical, ready-to-deploy solution aimed at addressing shipowners’ operational and environmental requirements.
Cristian Widow, Project Director at Ultranav, stated that the project is a meaningful step in Ultranav’s decarbonization strategy, stressing that it represents a serious commitment to integrating forward-looking technologies into the company’s fleet rather than merely conducting a trial.
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Source: OffshoreEnergy
