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LR delivers classification for world-first WindWings® Aframax tanker ‘BRANDS HATCH’
LR played a central role in the successful delivery of BRANDS HATCH, the world’s first newbuild Aframax tanker equipped with wind-assisted propulsion. Built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS) for Union Maritime Limited (UML), the …
Jul 1, 2025 / Curious
China Merchants Energy Tech strike deal with Union Maritime Ltd to supply BAR Technologies WindWings® for new MARIC designed LR2 tankers at New Yangzi Shipbuilding
As the shipping industry continues to respond to new emissions regulations, the demand for wind-assisted propulsion technology has become more prominent. With completion scheduled for 2025, New Yangzi Shipbuilding is willing to bring these vessels to …
Jun 19, 2024 / Curious
Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) welcomes world’s most powerful sailing cargo ship to its fleet
The world’s most powerful sailing cargo ship has gone into service under the Isle of Man flag. The pioneering Berge Olympus was officially unveiled in October after its retrofit by Berge Bulk, one of the world’s leading dry bulk ship owners. Four …
Jan 4, 2024 / Vessels
Berge Bulk Unveils The World’s Most Powerful Sailing Cargo Ship
Berge Olympus, a Newcastlemax bulker, is equipped with four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies that use wind power to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.The WindWings installation is part of Berge Bulk’s ambition to become carbon …
Oct 17, 2023 / Curious
WindWings awarded Type Approval Design Certificate
BAR Technologies (BARTech), an innovative simulation-driven marine engineering consultancy, has been awarded a full Type Approval Design Certificate (TADC) for its wind propulsion technology – BAR Technologies WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies …
Jun 26, 2023 / Curious
Deltamarin to help install windwings on a Berge Bulk vessel
Berge Bulk has selected Deltamarin to carry out the ship side basic design for installing BAR Technologies WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies onboard the 210,000dwt bulk carrier Berge Olympus.Deltamarin has earlier carried out ship side concept …
Aug 10, 2022 / Curious
Mitsubishi Corporation's Pyxis Ocean named as first vessel to be retrofitted with BAR Tech WindWings by Yara Marine
BAR Technologies’ WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies (WindWings) to debut in early 2023 on charter with development partner, Cargill.Cargill, Mitsubishi Corporation, BAR Technologies (BAR Tech) and Yara Marine Technologies (Yara Marine) are …
Jun 21, 2022 / Vessels
BAR Technologies Secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from Classification Society DNV for Wind Propulsion Technology WindWings
BAR Technologies (BARTech), an innovative simulation-driven marine engineering consultancy, has been awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its wind propulsion technology – BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies (WindWings) – from …
Nov 25, 2021 / Vessels
Yara Marine Technologies enters the International Windship Association
After partnering with BAR Technologies to bring WindWings to the global shipping industry, Yara Marine Technologies is now entering the International Windship Association (IWSA) to join their mission of promoting the use of wind propulsion to reduce …
Jun 8, 2021 / Curious
BAR Technologies and Yara Marine partner to bring WindWings to global shipping market
BAR Technologies and Yara Marine Technologies reach exclusive agreement to design and implement wind-assisted propulsion for the global shipping industry. Solid wing sails will offer the shipping industry up to 30% in fuel efficiency savings.BAR …
Apr 26, 2021 / Curious