Bulk carrier
Open deck space of bulkers is very suitable for Rotor Sail installation while the innovative tilting design of Norsepower Rotor Sails enables cargo operations. Technology
VLOC Sea Zhoushan
Norsepower, the leading global provider of auxiliary wind propulsion systems, has announced its first newbuild installation of a record five tilting Rotor Sails on board a large bulk carrier. The vessel, a 325,000 dwt VLOC is owned by Pan Ocean Ship Management and chartered by Vale. To enable efficient cargo operations, the five 24m high and 4m diameter Rotor Sails can be tilted between the cargo hatches by using hydraulic cylinders.
Rodrigo BermelhoShipping Technical Manager, ValeWe are working with Norsepower to ensure this new build is as environmentally friendly as possible and can achieve significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.