Out-of-fashion LNG now the favourite fuel for new containerships
LNG appeared briefly to go out of fashion last year after being slammed as a ...
XPO: SAIA READ-ACROSSHLAG: BOUYANT BUSINESS HLAG: FOLLOW THE LEADERBA: RISKY STUFFKNX: UNCHANGEDWTC: RELIEF RALLY R: IN LINEDHL: AI PUSH IS HEREUPS: SCS BUSINESS ON WATCHUPS: RALLY MODE ON WTC: 'WHITE NOISE' TURNS INTO NEWSDHL: GREEN PUSH UPDATEKNIN: DOWN SHE GOESDSV: SOLUTIONS THE STAR PERFORMER DSV: DOWNSIDE REMINDER
XPO: SAIA READ-ACROSSHLAG: BOUYANT BUSINESS HLAG: FOLLOW THE LEADERBA: RISKY STUFFKNX: UNCHANGEDWTC: RELIEF RALLY R: IN LINEDHL: AI PUSH IS HEREUPS: SCS BUSINESS ON WATCHUPS: RALLY MODE ON WTC: 'WHITE NOISE' TURNS INTO NEWSDHL: GREEN PUSH UPDATEKNIN: DOWN SHE GOESDSV: SOLUTIONS THE STAR PERFORMER DSV: DOWNSIDE REMINDER
Despite superior aerodynamism, rigid sails have been hindered in the past by their very nature. Rigidity limited their ability to reduce surface area, meaning that sails could not be reefed or furled like fabric versions. Now, however, French naval architect VPLP Design has developed a two-element wingsail for commercial craft. According to Maritime Journal, the design is furlable, reefable and entirely automated. The system, known as Oceanwings, has been seven years in the making and is now being developed as a sail assistance system for the shipping sector. This, says VPLP, could say anywhere from 18-42% in fuel costs.
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