IINO Lines, J-Power to install rotor sail on coal carrier
Japanese shipping company IINO Lines and energy firm J-Power have agreed to install a rotor sail on coal carrier, Yodohime.
PHOTO: Representative image of coal carrier Yodohime fitted with rotor sail. IINO Lines
Finnish wind propulsion systems maker Norsepower will install a 24-metre-tall rotor sail on the vessel. The installation will be done in the third quarter of 2024.
A rotor sail is based on the Magnus effect, which creates air pressure to cause spinning of a cylindrical sail. Under favourable wind conditions, the rotor sails will enable the vessel's main engine to throttle back and consume less fuel while providing enough power to maintain speed.
IINO Lines claims that the rotor sail can reduce “fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by approximately 6-10% in combination with the navigation optimization system.”
In March, IINO Lines agreed to install a pair of rotor sails on a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC).
Wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) have gained traction among shipowners as they can improve fuel efficiency and also reduce emissions. This month, Dutch shipping company Amasus installed a pair of suction sails on its general cargo vessel.
By Tuhin Roy
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