- Alfa Laval and Wallenius join forces to have the first Oceanbird system onboard a vessel.
- Oceanbird is aimed to support the transformation towards more sustainable shipping.
- The first installation will be implemented on a transatlantic car carrier with 7000 cars capacity.
- This innovative vessel type is expected to contribute towards decarbonization targets.
Alfa Laval and Wallenius will form a 50/50 joint venture – AlfaWall Oceanbird – that will supply innovative wind propulsion solutions for cargo vessels and other ship types, says a press release published on their website.
First Oceanbird system
The plan is to have the first Oceanbird system onboard a vessel within five years. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has targeted a 50 percent reduction of vessel-related greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Sustainable shipping
To support the transformation towards more sustainable shipping, Alfa Laval continues to develop its toolbox of products and solutions. As part of this commitment, Alfa Laval is now joining forces with the Wallenius Group in the joint venture: AlfaWall Oceanbird.
Supporting zero-emission shipping
AlfaWall Oceanbird, will develop wind propulsion technologies valid for any vessel type. The first installation will be implemented on a transatlantic car carrier with a capacity of 7,000 cars, and with an average speed of 10 knots.
90% emissions cut
It will cut emissions by up to 90 percent compared to today’s most energy-efficient vessels, thereby supporting the maritime industry’s shift towards zero-emission shipping. The ambition is to expand it to cruise liners and other vessels based on market demand.
Combination of expertise
“Meeting the shipping industry’s decarbonization ambition will require multiple new solutions. In this new joint venture, we will combine the expertise of Alfa Laval and Wallenius, enabling us to develop a completely new and innovative vessel type that can contribute to the decarbonization targets,” says Tom Erixon, President and CEO of Alfa Laval.
Powerful solution for sustainable shipping
“At Wallenius we are always striving to move the agenda for truly sustainable shipping,” says Jonas Kleberg, Chairman and CEO of Wallenius. “Just as we did with PureBallast, we will now bring Oceanbird into this partnership with Alfa Laval. Together we will provide a powerful solution for sustainable shipping.”
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Source: Alfa Laval
