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February 18, 2026
Anemoi Marine Technologies appoints Lloyd’s Register technical director to oversight committee Claudene Sharp-Patel brings maritime operational expertise to guide wind-assisted propulsion development. |
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February 17, 2026
Halten Bulk orders wind-assisted bulk carriers with rotor sails from Chinese yard Norwegian operator contracts two vessels with options for two more at SOHO Marine. |
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February 11, 2026
LD Armateurs launches first of three wind-assisted RoRo vessels for Airbus transatlantic route Spirit of Toulouse features Norsepower rotor sails and dual-fuel engines capable of running on methanol. |
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February 10, 2026
Anemoi and Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry renew rotor sail framework agreement Expanded partnership offers turnkey wind propulsion installation services across CHI’s Chinese shipyard network. |
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January 29, 2026
IMO agrees workplan for safety rules on battery-, wind- and nuclear-powered ships Draft framework to be submitted to Maritime Safety Committee in May for approval. |
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January 28, 2026
Berge Bulk completes second rotor sail installation with Anemoi on Newcastlemax vessel Four folding rotor sails installed on Berge Meru following earlier deployment on Valemax vessel. |
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January 27, 2026
Bound4blue installs first wind propulsion sails on Maersk Tankers vessel Spanish firm fits four 24-metre eSAIL units on Maersk Trieste under 20-sail contract. |
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January 27, 2026
Chemship orders VentoFoils for two more chemical tankers after fuel savings of up to 15% Dutch operator returns to Econowind for wind propulsion systems on Chemical Contender and Chemical Fighter. |
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January 26, 2026
Union Maritime takes delivery of world’s first LNG- and wind-powered LR2 tanker MT SPA features dual-fuel capability and WindWings technology, with second sister vessel on order. |
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January 22, 2026
Dalian Shipbuilding's wind-assisted LNG carrier design receives Bureau Veritas approval Design combines dual-fuel propulsion with foldable wing sails to cut emissions by 2,900 tonnes annually. |
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January 21, 2026
Stena Line deploys methanol-ready freight vessel with rotor sails on Belfast-Heysham route Stena Connecta joins sister ship in £100m investment to boost Irish Sea freight capacity. |
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January 13, 2026
HMM deploys Korea's first MR tanker with wing sail technology Oriental Aquamarine equipped with wind-assisted propulsion system expected to cut fuel consumption by up to 20%. |
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January 13, 2026
LNG-fuelled boxships sustain alternative fuel orderbook share despite market slowdown Alternative fuels maintained 38% of gross tonnage orders in 2025, driven by container segment. |
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December 23, 2025
RINA approves design for Clippership's 24-metre autonomous wind-powered cargo vessel Classification society to supervise construction of zero-emission ship featuring twin rigid wings for transatlantic operations. |
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December 16, 2025
Union Maritime orders Anemoi rotor sails for two chemical tanker newbuilds Wind propulsion technology to help shipowner exceed IMO 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets. |
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December 12, 2025
Vale joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member Brazilian mining company becomes founding member of association focused on ethanol use in maritime sector. |
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November 24, 2025
Rondal's Aero Wing Sail receives Lloyd's Register approval in principle Classification society grants AiP for rigid wing-sail concept designed for large yacht applications. |
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November 21, 2025
GCMD closes world's first pay-as-you-save vessel retrofit fund at $35 million Fund links repayments to verified fuel savings, offering unsecured leases to overcome financing barriers. |
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November 10, 2025
Anglo-Eastern launches methanol bunkering simulator with Wärtsilä for seafarer training Ship manager introduces simulator and courses to train crew in safe handling of methanol fuel. |
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October 16, 2025
Stena Line names new hybrid ferry with methanol capability for Irish Sea route Stena Connecta uses a multi-hybrid propulsion system enabling the use of battery power, biofuel, and methanol. |
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October 1, 2025
MoU signed to develop wind-assisted propulsion for LNGCs Three companies sign MoU to develop hybrid propulsion concept combining wingsails with variable-speed engines. |
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October 1, 2025
U-Ming becomes first Taiwanese shipowner to install rotor sails Grand Pioneer VLOC fitted with four Anemoi rotor sails at COSCO Zhoushan shipyard. |
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September 23, 2025
French patrol vessel with wind-assisted propulsion enters construction phase Steel cutting ceremony marks construction start for hybrid maritime patrol vessel at Socarenam shipyard. |
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September 17, 2025
Nissen Kaiun invests in wind-assist technology firm Econowind Investment highlights growing industry interest in fuel-neutral wind propulsion technologies. |
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September 9, 2025
Bound4blue secures first LPG carrier contract with BWEK for wind propulsion system Spanish wind technology firm to install 24-metre eSAIL on Helena Kosan in 2026. |
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September 9, 2025
MOL secures approval for LNG carriers with four wind-assisted propulsion systems Japanese shipping company claims new design could cut fuel consumption by up to 30%. |
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September 4, 2025
New dual-fuel RoRo concept with bow-mounted engine room unveiled Vessel features dual-fuel electric propulsion capable of running on LNG, liquefied biogas, marine gas oil, and biodiesel. |
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June 27, 2025
Uni-Tankers vessel gets wind-assisted propulsion Fourth tanker sails with VentoFoil units as manufacturer says suction wing technology is gaining traction. |
