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	August 7, 2026 Hagland Shipping takes B100-capable Damen CF 3850 on time charter from Reederei Gerdes Norwegian dry bulk operator adds short-sea vessel with the ability to operate on B100 biodiesel.
	August 6, 2026 Odfjell names chemical tanker with wind-assisted propulsion at Japanese yard 40,000-dwt stainless-steel supersegregator is claimed to improve energy efficiency by up to 50%.
	August 5, 2026 Wind propulsion breaks new ground on French Polynesian multipurpose vessel Bound4blue installs its eSAIL on what is believed to be the world’s first multipurpose vessel fitted with wind propulsion.
	July 27, 2026 ABB and Econowind combine wind propulsion with digital routing to cut ship emissions The partnership integrates wind-assisted propulsion with weather routing to reduce fuel consumption.
	July 22, 2026 Capital Ship Management, K Shipbuilding and LR launch wind-assisted propulsion project for MR tanker sector Joint development project will assess wind-assisted propulsion for 50,000-dwt product tankers.
	July 22, 2026 Bureau Veritas approvals extend classification society coverage for Anemoi Rotor Sail range Anemoi's full Rotor Sail portfolio is now approved by four major classification societies.
	July 17, 2026 Econowind receives DNV type approval for VentoFoil 3-Series wind propulsion wing DNV certification set to streamline integration of VentoFoils on classed vessels worldwide.
	July 15, 2026 Baltic Shipping Company takes delivery of wind-assisted hybrid coaster 3,550-dwt vessel is fitted with Econowind VentoFoils and a battery package.
	July 3, 2026 ABS reviews bound4blue’s Pwind calculation methodology for eSAIL wind propulsion systems Independent review aims to ease regulatory compliance and accelerate adoption of suction sail technology.
	July 1, 2026 Netherlands launches R&D phase for electric emergency towing vessels with e-methanol as backup fuel Vessels will operate electrically wherever possible, while e-methanol will serve as fuel during emergency towing operations.
	June 30, 2026 Norsepower and Cosco unit sign R&D agreement to advance rotor sail development Finnish wind propulsion firm and Chinese manufacturer deepen ties with dedicated research and development pact.
	June 26, 2026 Kongsberg Maritime to lead EU Horizon project targeting wind-assisted propulsion at scale A 15-partner European consortium will use two full-scale vessel demonstrators to validate wind propulsion technology.
	June 18, 2026 MOL wins LR technology award for wind-assisted propulsion on LNG carriers Lloyd’s Register honours Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for its Wind Challenger decarbonisation work.
	June 10, 2026 LD Armateurs launches second low-emission ro-ro vessel for Airbus charter fleet French shipowner LD Armateurs has launched its second methanol-capable, rotor sail-equipped ro-ro vessel at a Chinese shipyard.
	June 10, 2026 Bound4blue wins DNV type approval for its largest installed eSAIL suction sail DNV certification of the Model 3-24 eSAIL is said to support wider adoption of wind-assisted propulsion.
	June 10, 2026 Anemoi and partners win DNV approval in principle for rotor sail integration on MR tankers DNV issues approval in principle for EX-rated rotor sail design on medium-range product tankers.
	June 4, 2026 K Shipbuilding, bound4blue and Bureau Veritas launch joint project for wind-assisted LR1 tanker The three partners are collaborating on a 74,000-dwt LR1 tanker design incorporating wind-assisted propulsion.
	June 4, 2026 Lloyd’s Register expands Korean shipyard partnerships at Posidonia 2026 A series of agreements covering alternative fuels and emerging technologies was announced at the Athens exhibition.
	June 3, 2026 Wind-powered cargo ships pass 100-vessel mark as deployment accelerates The global fleet of wind-propelled commercial vessels has crossed the 100-ship threshold, with numbers doubling year-on-year.
	June 2, 2026 MTF issues safety management guidelines for wind-assisted propulsion systems New guidelines aim to help shipping companies integrate WAPS into safety management systems.
	June 1, 2026 GT Wings gains RINA approval for wind propulsion performance assessment tool RINA has granted approval in principle for a new tool assessing GT Wings’ AirWing Jet Sail system.
	May 28, 2026 G2 Ocean expands fleet with six future-fuel ready gantry crane vessels Open hatch specialist adds vessels and jet sail technology as part of a broad fleet renewal programme.
	May 21, 2026 BSM enters LCO₂ carrier segment with management of dual-fuel Northern Purpose Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement takes over first liquefied carbon dioxide carrier for Northern Lights project.
	May 14, 2026 Anemoi rotor sails complete eight years of operation on bulk carrier M/V Afros Lloyd’s Register survey finds no operational issues with wind propulsion system after extended service.
	May 8, 2026 Union Maritime takes delivery of third WindWings-equipped tanker amid IMO regulatory uncertainty LR2 tanker Monza is fitted with rigid sail technology and features LNG propulsion.
	May 1, 2026 Bound4blue completes second suction sail installation for Maersk Tankers Four 24-metre eSAIL units fitted on Maersk Tahiti at Chinese shipyard in April.
	April 30, 2026 MOL installs dual Wind Challenger hard sails on LNG carrier under construction Japanese shipping company fits telescoping hard sails at Hanwha Ocean's Geoje yard for 2026 delivery.
	April 21, 2026 MOL completes world’s first retrofit installation of Wind Challenger sail system on operating coal carrier Hard-sail propulsion system installed on Kurotakisan Maru III during service for J-Power coal transport operations.
	April 21, 2026 Shipping groups urge IMO to agree global GHG rules ahead of critical meeting Seven industry associations call for unified approach to avoid overlapping regional decarbonization schemes.
	April 17, 2026 Norsepower completes factory tests for 18 rotor sails bound for Airbus fleet Wind propulsion units cleared for installation on LD Armateurs vessels targeting 50% emissions reduction.
	April 16, 2026 Anemoi and NACKS secure ClassNK approval for Ultramax rotor sail designs Two configurations for wind-assisted propulsion systems on bulk carriers receive approval in principle.
	April 9, 2026 HGK Shipping’s Amadeus Titanium fitted with wind assistance system Coastal vessel equipped with VentoFoils at Dutch port to reduce fuel consumption on Covestro routes.
	April 1, 2026 Grieg Maritime Group orders GT Wings jet sails for Star Kirkenes retrofit Norwegian shipowner signs contract for two AirWing 20 units with option for three more vessels.
	April 1, 2026 Maritime Technologies Forum releases safety guidelines for wind-assisted propulsion systems New guidance helps shipping companies manage operational and technical aspects of modern wind propulsion technologies.
	March 30, 2026 Damen delivers second hybrid-ready combi freighter to German shipowner The vessel features biofuel capability and will be retrofitted with wind-assist technology with government funding.
	March 27, 2026 ROC begins construction of second chemical tanker for Essberger Chinese shipbuilder holds steel-cutting ceremony for 13,000-dwt methanol-ready vessel with ice class capability.
	March 27, 2026 Norsepower and Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Equipment sign wind propulsion cooperation agreement Wind propulsion technology provider partners with Chinese shipyard to scale rotor sail production.
	March 17, 2026 Bureau Veritas approves BAR Technologies’ WindWings power calculation method for tanker installations Classification society validates computational approach for quantifying wind-assisted propulsion under IMO frameworks.
	March 16, 2026 Project CLEANSHIP begins collecting operational data from wingsail-equipped tanker M/T Jutlandia Swan serves as floating laboratory to measure wind-assisted propulsion performance.
	March 5, 2026 Anemoi and Lloyd’s Register call for unified approach to wind propulsion performance verification Anemoi Marine Technologies and Lloyd’s Register publish paper advocating alignment of verification methodologies.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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%.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	September 17, 2025 Nissen Kaiun invests in wind-assist technology firm Econowind Investment highlights growing industry interest in fuel-neutral wind propulsion technologies.
	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.
	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%.
	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.
	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.