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SC Connector
The world's first tilting Rotor Sails are also record breaking with their 35m height. Technology
SC Connector
OWNER: Sea-Cargo
Route: North Sea Installation: January 2021, Two Norsepower Rotor Sails 35x5 Two of Norsepower’s largest 35m tall Rotor Sails were retrofitted onto Ro-Ro operating in the North Sea in January 2021. They are predicted to reduce emissions by an estimated 25%. The Rotor Sails onboard SC Connector are the world's first tilting Rotor Sails enabling vessel to pass under bridges etc. With this installation SC Connector became Norway´s largest sailing roro vessel and one of the most powerful sailing ships ever built.
Ole SævildManaging Director, SEA-CARGOIn good wind conditions, the sailing hybrid vessel will maintain regular service speed by sail alone.