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Berge Bulk vessel to sail with WindWings in 2023
says James Marshall , CEO of Berge Bulk.
This contract strengthens Berge Bulk's commitment to pioneer the shipping industry's decarbonisation journey. They will be an early adopter of wind-assisted propulsion technology, evaluating a pivotal technology to reduce the emissions of its bulker fleet.
adds Thomas Koniordos, CEO of Yara Marine Technologies.
The large, solid wing sails on board these bulkers will measure up to 50 metres in height and will be capable of reducing CO emissions by as much as 30% through a combination of wind propulsion and route optimisation. By doing so, Berge Bulk aims to take a major step in assisting the broader industry in achieving its emission targets for 2050.
said John Cooper , Chief Executive Officer, BAR Technologies.
BAR Technologies announced in November 2021 an Approval-in-Principle (AiP) by DNV for BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies. This AiP assures the industry of the practicality and safety of the technology through a comprehensive assessment of the system's design specifications, safety and usability considerations, and general applicability to sea-going vessels. The AiP also examines the deployment and functionality of WindWings in operation, use in extreme weather conditions, and system redundancy.
WindWings will be installed on board Berge Bulk's vessel in the second quarter of 2023.
Berge Bulk is one of the world's leading independent dry bulk owners with an outstanding reputation for the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of commodities around the world. Berge Bulk is a young and dynamic company with a strong commitment to innovative growth and development. It has committed to be carbon neutral by 2025 at the latest.
Berge Bulk owns and manages a fleet of over 80 vessels, equating to more than 14 million DWT. The fleet ranges from handy-size to cape-size to some of the largest vessels ever built, serving the world's major miners, steel mills and charterers. For more information, visit www.bergebulk.com.
Originally formed to exploit the wealth of design knowledge, technical skills and resources built up through BAR's involvement in the America's Cup.
BAR Technologies offer a cohesive team of world leading naval architects & engineers, fluid dynamists, composite specialists and control, data and simulation engineers with access to and knowledge of the latest in both commercial and bespoke in-house design tools.
BAR Technologies provides a wide range of design and engineering consultancy services with a focus on 5 key sectors; High Performance and Super Yachts, Leisure Marine, Heavy Marine, Data & Electronics and Renewables.
Further information can be found by visiting www.bartechnologies.uk.
Yara Marine provides technologies to enable a greener maritime industry.
Since 2010, YMT has been a frontrunner in the emissions reduction industry. Today, Yara Marine offers a cutting-edge portfolio of green technologies, such as SOx scrubbers, fuel optimization systems, turnkey shore power solutions, and the advanced wind-assisted propulsion system WindWings.
Yara Marine works with ship-owners, yards, and naval architects as partners to reduce maritime emissions and drive the change towards a greener maritime industry.
Yara Marine Technologies is headquartered in Oslo, Norway , with branches in Sweden , Poland , and China .
Further information can be found by visiting www.yaramarine.com.
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