Ship&Offshore | Ausgabe 08/2024
Rebranded OceanWings expands sail portfolio
Paris-based OceanWings, previously Ayro, is expanding its product portfolio and targeting sectors including tankers, bulkers, car carriers and cruise ships of all sizes. Its wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) technology centres on semi-rigid and new rigid OceanWings® of ‘two flap variable camber’ design which, the company claims, has demonstrated fuel savings over most operational scenarios and environmental conditions. The company’s sails now have a ‘safety-by-design’ feature. This automatically protects both the sails themselves and the ship when wind or sea conditions exceed certain thresholds....