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Econowind installs 4 VentoFoils on tanker MT JUTLANDIA SWAN (Uni-Tankers)
Econowind has successfully installed four 16-metre VentoFoils on board the chemical tanker M/T JUTLANDIA SWAN, owned and operated by Danish shipping company Uni-Tankers. The ATEX-proof Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion units were installed in just four …
Jun 30, 2025 / Curious
Econowind receives one million euros investment to harness the wind for deep-sea shipping
Dutch company Econowind, based in Zeewolde, has secured €1 million in development capital from Invest International to advance and test its VentoFoil XL, a 24-30 meter high steel wind sail inspired by aviation technology. Similar to airplane wings, …
Feb 18, 2025 / Finance
Econowind passes 100th VentoFoil unit sold
Growing adoption of Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion for sustainable shipping Econowind has surpassed 100 VentoFoil units sold, marking a major milestone in the shipping industry’s shift towards Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion. The increasing adoption of …
Feb 4, 2025 / Curious
Antony Veder Pioneers Wind-Assisted Propulsion On Gas Carrier
VentoFoils to reduce carbon footprint immediately Anthony Veder proudly announces the launch of two VentoFoils sails onboard of Ethylene carrier Coral Patula, delivered by Econowind. With this installation, Anthony Veder is the first worldwide to …
Oct 11, 2024 / Curious
ONE Embarks on Wind Propulsion Trial for a Sustainable Maritime Future
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of a new trial aimed at unlocking the potential of wind propulsion as a sustainable solution for the maritime industry. Following the successful completion of a factory test, ONE, in partnership …
Nov 23, 2023 / Curious
Econowind scales up with support from NOM and Horizon Flevoland
Using the power of the wind, ocean-going vessels can sail more efficiently. Dutch company Econowind builds ‘VentoFoils’ in Zeewolde and Warten. These sails enable ship owners to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%. This contributes to making the …
Sep 11, 2023 / Curious
NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) to Introduce NYK Group’s First Wind-Assisted Ship-Propulsion Unit
NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) N.V. , an NYK Group company, will introduce a wind-assisted ship-propulsion unit on a bulk carrier engaged in a long-term charter contract with Cargill International S.A. (Switzerland), a subsidiary of Cargill, Incorporated …
Jul 24, 2023 / Curious
Bringing a Green Future Closer: RINA awards AiP for AURELIA’s Green Retrofit Solution for 205k DWT Bulk Carrier
Designed by the innovative naval architecture designer, AURELIA, in partnership with Econowind, Wattlab and Vertom RINA has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a green retrofit package solution designed by the innovative naval architecture …
Jun 23, 2023 / Curious
Econowind and Vertom announced collaboration to install wind-assist VentoFoil units on multiple vessels by the end of 2022
Netherlands-based Econowind and Vertom announced their collaboration today to install wind-assist VentoFoil units on multiple vessels by the end of 2022. These will be retrofitted on the general cargo vessels MV Progress and MV Perfect, making it the …
May 26, 2022 / Vessels
Van Dam Shipping to install latest Ventifoil system from eConowind BV
The Flying Dutchman – Wind-Assist Propulsion Coming of Age: van Dam Shipping to install latest Ventifoil system from eConowind BVJan van Dam Shipping has signed a contract for the installation of an eConowind supplied wind-assisted propulsion system …
Sep 26, 2019 / Vessels