![]() ![]() In accordance with Berge Bulk, the WindWings can save up to 20% fuel, reducing CO2 emissions by 19.5 tonnes per day on an average worldwide route.įurthermore, the WindWings are expected to achieve “double digit percentage reduction in fuel and CO2.” The total surface area of the four wings is 3,000m2, which is more than three times the surface area of the wings of an A380 airplane (843m2). ![]() With these fuel savings and CO2 reductions, Berge Bulk is evaluating the potential of installing WindWings on more of its vessels that trade on routes with favourable wind conditions.īerge Olympus will sail between Brazil and China - a trade route known for having favourable wind conditions.Įach of the four WindWings is 20m wide and 37.5m tall, which is taller than a 10-story building. With four WindWings installed, the Berge Olympus will save six tonnes of fuel per day on an average worldwide route and, in the process, reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 19.5 tonnes per day. The WindWings installation is part of Berge Bulk’s ambition to become carbon neutral by 2025, and marks the Berge Olympus as the world’s most powerful sailing cargo ship. Singapore-based dry bulk owner Berge Bulk unveils its retrofitted newcastlemax bulker, Berge Olympus, which is equipped with four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies that use wind power to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. ![]()
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