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Scandlines Orders Hybrid, Battery Ferry for Zero Emission Operations
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Last Sunday I enjoyed a fantastic ferry trip from to Gedser, Denmark, and back to Rostock, Germany. Thanks to Scandlines’ ambitious environmental strategy, the new hybrid ferry will belong to the world’s largest fleet of hybrid ferries, which combine traditional diesel power with battery power. Many thanks to @scandlines for the invitation. | #scandlinesphotowalk #scandlines https://www.instagram.com/p/BV7v-MvBMlj/
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OGCI Climate Invests €8 Million To Support Expansion Of Norsepower Rotor Sail Technology
To accelerate Norsepower’s growth on global markets, Norsepower Oy Ltd., today announced that OGCI Climate Investments has led an €8 million investment round in Norsepower, along with current investors.
This investment will enable Norsepower to increase it’s production from it’s manufacturing facilities itself. This will be a part of the next phase commercialization that has been triggered by the demand for it’s renewable wind energy propulsion systems. This increase in demand is due to speculations of the fuel costs increasing and also to meet the IMO GHG emission targets in 2030 and 2050.
Speaking on the announcement, Tuomas Riski, CEO, Norsepower, said: “We are very excited to be partnering with OGCI Climate Investments on this initiative, which will leverage the expertise and capabilities of both organisations to scale our Rotor Sail Solution. Importantly, this partnership will also allow Norsepower to deliver cleaner solutions for the oil tanker market as it strives to increase sustainability and decarbonise in its role as a critical vehicle for the world economy.”
Pratima Rangarajan, CEO of OGCI Climate Investments, added: “Improving energy efficiency is fundamental to reducing carbon emissions.Norsepower’s Rotor Sail technology is an innovative, impactful and immediately available solution that improves vessel efficiency, reducing fuel consumption. We look forward to working with Norsepower to deliver real impact to the shipping sector’s CO2 emissions.”
The Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution, is fully automatic and can sense whenever the wind is strong enough to deliver fuel savings. At this point the rotors start automatically saving crew time and resources. It can be be installed on new vessels or retrofitted on existing ships without off-hire costs.
Till now, Norsepower’s Rotor Sails has been installed onboard three vessels, including Bore’s M/S Estraden, a 9,700 DWT Ro-Ro carrier, Viking Line’s M/S Viking Grace, an LNG–fuelled cruise ferry, and Maersk Tanker’s 110,000 DWT Maersk Pelican. Norsepower has also recently started a delivery project of a Rotor Sail to a hybrid ferry owned by Danish Shipping Company Scandlines.
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Scandlines to Install Flettner Rotor on Hybrid Ferry
Danish ferry operator Scandlines announced Wednesday that it will be installing a rotor sail on the hybrid ferry Copenhagen, putting the vessel among the ranks of […]
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Connect-line between Germany and Denmark. Scandlines operates scheduled ferries between Germany and Denmark. About 15-20 minute ferry ride through Baltic Sea is quite exotic and relaxing. This huge ferry is even hybrid. Nearly 1000 people can catch a ride with this big vessel. #scandlines #scandlinesferry #fehmarn #denmark #balticsea #europe #sea #nature (at Insel Fehmarn)
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Demonstration Projects Seeks to Validate Wind Rotor Technology
A high-viable test project is underway designed to help validate and increase the use of wind-assisted propulsion technologies in the maritime world. Funded by the Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) project that was launched in late 2019, a wind rotor was installed on a ferry as one of five test vessels operating in the North Sea and Baltic.
A Norsepower Rotor Sail was installed in May 2020 on Scandlines’ ferry the Copenhagen, which operates between Rostock, Germany and Gedser, Denmark. The 21-ton steel foundation for the Rotor Sail was put aboard the vessel during at shipyard visit in November 2019. The 30 meter (98 foot) rotor with a 5 meter diameter (16 foot), which weighs 42 tons, was installed on the vessel during a normal overnight stay in Rostock while the vessel was in operation.
“We were able to complete almost everything within the limited time of just a few hours,” commented Captain Alan Bach of the Copenhagen. “This was key as we are operating on a 24/7 basis, every loss of service or revenue is naturally critical for ferry operations.”
This is the fourth vessel installation completed by Norsepower under the pilot project. They point out that the Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution can be installed on new vessels or retrofitted on existing ships. It is a modernized version of the Flettner rotor, a spinning cylinder that uses the Magnus effect to harness wind power to thrust a ship.
Installation of the rotor in May 2020 - Matthias Tasler photographer courtesy of Scandlines
Installed as part of the EU Green Deal that aims to lower pollution and carbon levels across Europe, this is seen as a highly visible demonstration of the technology due to the fact it is a ferry transporting passengers across the Baltic. According to Scandlines, the rotor is drawing a lot of attention and questions from passengers about the technology.
The Copenhagen is already one of the world’s most energy-efficient ferries. It was built with hydrodynamic hull optimization and a hybrid-electric propulsion system with battery-powered energy storage. The rotor system is expected to deliver on average between a four to five percent fuel savings, corresponding to the same amount of CO2, and in optimal wind conditions can produce more than a 20 percent savings for vessels.
As the installation aboard the Copenhagen is a pilot project for WASP, they will be carefully monitoring the equipment seeking to validate the equipment and its performance. “We are very happy that the system is fully automated and we're expecting little in the way of technical problems,” reported Scandlines COO Michael Guldmann Petersen. “The last month of operations has been quite smooth and we see that continuing throughout the test period. We're expecting a four to five percent reduction in CO2 emissions, which is not an insignificant amount, and if everything goes well, we are considering further installations in the future.”
While the test has just commenced, everyone involved points out that wind propulsion technologies are a very visible statement from a shipping company about their commitment to decarbonize their vessels. It is believed that it can provide a significant contribution towards the IMO’s target to cut by half greenhouse gas emission from the maritime industry by 2050.
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Demonstration Projects Seeks to Validate Wind Rotor Technology
A high-viable test project is underway designed to help validate and increase the use of wind-assisted propulsion technologies in the maritime world. Funded by the Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) project that was launched in late 2019, a wind rotor was installed on a ferry as one of five test vessels operating in the North Sea and Baltic.
A Norsepower Rotor Sail was installed in May 2020 on Scandlines’ ferry the Copenhagen, which operates between Rostock, Germany and Gedser, Denmark. The 21-ton steel foundation for the Rotor Sail was put aboard the vessel during at shipyard visit in November 2019. The 30 meter (98 foot) rotor with a 5 meter diameter (16 foot), which weighs 42 tons, was installed on the vessel during a normal overnight stay in Rostock while the vessel was in operation.
“We were able to complete almost everything within the limited time of just a few hours,” commented Captain Alan Bach of the Copenhagen. “This was key as we are operating on a 24/7 basis, every loss of service or revenue is naturally critical for ferry operations.”
This is the fourth vessel installation completed by Norsepower under the pilot project. They point out that the Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution can be installed on new vessels or retrofitted on existing ships. It is a modernized version of the Flettner rotor, a spinning cylinder that uses the Magnus effect to harness wind power to thrust a ship.
Installation of the rotor in May 2020 - Matthias Tasler photographer courtesy of Scandlines
Installed as part of the EU Green Deal that aims to lower pollution and carbon levels across Europe, this is seen as a highly visible demonstration of the technology due to the fact it is a ferry transporting passengers across the Baltic. According to Scandlines, the rotor is drawing a lot of attention and questions from passengers about the technology.
The Copenhagen is already one of the world’s most energy-efficient ferries. It was built with hydrodynamic hull optimization and a hybrid-electric propulsion system with battery-powered energy storage. The rotor system is expected to deliver on average between a four to five percent fuel savings, corresponding to the same amount of CO2, and in optimal wind conditions can produce more than a 20 percent savings for vessels.
As the installation aboard the Copenhagen is a pilot project for WASP, they will be carefully monitoring the equipment seeking to validate the equipment and its performance. “We are very happy that the system is fully automated and we're expecting little in the way of technical problems,” reported Scandlines COO Michael Guldmann Petersen. “The last month of operations has been quite smooth and we see that continuing throughout the test period. We're expecting a four to five percent reduction in CO2 emissions, which is not an insignificant amount, and if everything goes well, we are considering further installations in the future.”
While the test has just commenced, everyone involved points out that wind propulsion technologies are a very visible statement from a shipping company about their commitment to decarbonize their vessels. It is believed that it can provide a significant contribution towards the IMO’s target to cut by half greenhouse gas emission from the maritime industry by 2050.
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Scandlines Ferry Becomes a Motor-Sailing Vessel Overnight
The Flettner rotor manufacturer Norsepower announced Wednesday that it has installed one of its advanced rotor sails aboard the ferry Copenhagen, completing the work in a matter of hours.
The Scandlines ferry was retrofitted with the 30-meter sail system in during a scheduled overnight stop, allowing her to return to service. The job was planned and prepared for months in advance to minimize downtime.
The Copenhagen is a battery-electric hybrid ferry with an optimized hull form, and she is already fuel efficient relative to her peers. With the rotor sail, says Scandlines CEO Søren Poulsgaard Jensen, she will be not only more efficient but also more profitable. "We look forward to seeing the instant benefits of this technology," Jensen said.
Norsepower's rotor sails are large, cylindrical devices that spin to create a pressure differential - the Magnus Effect - which propels the vessel forward. They are fully automated to respond to the prevailing wind conditions. When those conditions are favorable, the main engines can be throttled back, saving fuel and reducing emissions while maintaining speed.
In a recent two-unit installation aboard the tanker Maersk Pelican, Flettner rotors yielded a fuel savings of about eight percent over the span of one year, according to Maersk Tankers and Norsepower. Based on simulations, Norsepower estimates that applying its rotor sail technology to the entire global tanker fleet would reduce annual CO2 emissions by more than 30 million metric tonnes.
The Copenhagen installation is the fourth completed by Norsepower, and the company expects that it will reduce emissions by about four to five percent on average, without compromising pre-retrofit speed.
“[This installation] demonstrates that retrofitting can be achieved without any interruption and downtime to day to day commercial operations," said Norsepower CEO Tuomas Riski. “With increasing international regulatory and public pressure on the maritime industry to decarbonize, it is essential for the industry to recognize the value of one of the oldest forms of propulsion - wind. The market for wind propulsion is increasing, and this installation demonstrates how combining all methods of vessel optimization is key to broader progress."
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Scandlines Ferry Becomes a Motor-Sailing Vessel Overnight
The Flettner rotor manufacturer Norsepower announced Wednesday that it has installed one of its advanced rotor sails aboard the ferry Copenhagen, completing the work in a matter of hours.
The Scandlines ferry was retrofitted with the 30-meter sail system in during a scheduled overnight stop, allowing her to return to service. The job was planned and prepared for months in advance to minimize downtime.
The Copenhagen is a battery-electric hybrid ferry with an optimized hull form, and she is already fuel efficient relative to her peers. With the rotor sail, says Scandlines CEO Søren Poulsgaard Jensen, she will be not only more efficient but also more profitable. "We look forward to seeing the instant benefits of this technology," Jensen said.
Norsepower's rotor sails are large, cylindrical devices that spin to create a pressure differential - the Magnus Effect - which propels the vessel forward. They are fully automated to respond to the prevailing wind conditions. When those conditions are favorable, the main engines can be throttled back, saving fuel and reducing emissions while maintaining speed.
In a recent two-unit installation aboard the tanker Maersk Pelican, Flettner rotors yielded a fuel savings of about eight percent over the span of one year, according to Maersk Tankers and Norsepower. Based on simulations, Norsepower estimates that applying its rotor sail technology to the entire global tanker fleet would reduce annual CO2 emissions by more than 30 million metric tonnes.
The Copenhagen installation is the fourth completed by Norsepower, and the company expects that it will reduce emissions by about four to five percent on average, without compromising pre-retrofit speed.
“[This installation] demonstrates that retrofitting can be achieved without any interruption and downtime to day to day commercial operations," said Norsepower CEO Tuomas Riski. “With increasing international regulatory and public pressure on the maritime industry to decarbonize, it is essential for the industry to recognize the value of one of the oldest forms of propulsion - wind. The market for wind propulsion is increasing, and this installation demonstrates how combining all methods of vessel optimization is key to broader progress."
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Scandlines Ferry Becomes a Motor-Sailing Vessel Overnight
The Flettner rotor manufacturer Norsepower announced Wednesday that it has installed one of its advanced rotor sails aboard the ferry Copenhagen, completing the work in a matter of hours.
The Scandlines ferry was retrofitted with the 30-meter sail system in during a scheduled overnight stop, allowing her to return to service. The job was planned and prepared for months in advance to minimize downtime.
The Copenhagen is a battery-electric hybrid ferry with an optimized hull form, and she is already fuel efficient relative to her peers. With the rotor sail, says Scandlines CEO Søren Poulsgaard Jensen, she will be not only more efficient but also more profitable. "We look forward to seeing the instant benefits of this technology," Jensen said.
Norsepower's rotor sails are large, cylindrical devices that spin to create a pressure differential - the Magnus Effect - which propels the vessel forward. They are fully automated to respond to the prevailing wind conditions. When those conditions are favorable, the main engines can be throttled back, saving fuel and reducing emissions while maintaining speed.
In a recent two-unit installation aboard the tanker Maersk Pelican, Flettner rotors yielded a fuel savings of about eight percent over the span of one year, according to Maersk Tankers and Norsepower. Based on simulations, Norsepower estimates that applying its rotor sail technology to the entire global tanker fleet would reduce annual CO2 emissions by more than 30 million metric tonnes.
The Copenhagen installation is the fourth completed by Norsepower, and the company expects that it will reduce emissions by about four to five percent on average, without compromising pre-retrofit speed.
“[This installation] demonstrates that retrofitting can be achieved without any interruption and downtime to day to day commercial operations," said Norsepower CEO Tuomas Riski. “With increasing international regulatory and public pressure on the maritime industry to decarbonize, it is essential for the industry to recognize the value of one of the oldest forms of propulsion - wind. The market for wind propulsion is increasing, and this installation demonstrates how combining all methods of vessel optimization is key to broader progress."
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Scandlines Ferry Becomes a Motor-Sailing Vessel Overnight
The Flettner rotor manufacturer Norsepower announced Wednesday that it has installed one of its advanced rotor sails aboard the ferry Copenhagen, completing the work in a matter of hours.
The Scandlines ferry was retrofitted with the 30-meter sail system in during a scheduled overnight stop, allowing her to return to service. The job was planned and prepared for months in advance to minimize downtime.
The Copenhagen is a battery-electric hybrid ferry with an optimized hull form, and she is already fuel efficient relative to her peers. With the rotor sail, says Scandlines CEO Søren Poulsgaard Jensen, she will be not only more efficient but also more profitable. "We look forward to seeing the instant benefits of this technology," Jensen said.
Norsepower's rotor sails are large, cylindrical devices that spin to create a pressure differential - the Magnus Effect - which propels the vessel forward. They are fully automated to respond to the prevailing wind conditions. When those conditions are favorable, the main engines can be throttled back, saving fuel and reducing emissions while maintaining speed.
In a recent two-unit installation aboard the tanker Maersk Pelican, Flettner rotors yielded a fuel savings of about eight percent over the span of one year, according to Maersk Tankers and Norsepower. Based on simulations, Norsepower estimates that applying its rotor sail technology to the entire global tanker fleet would reduce annual CO2 emissions by more than 30 million metric tonnes.
The Copenhagen installation is the fourth completed by Norsepower, and the company expects that it will reduce emissions by about four to five percent on average, without compromising pre-retrofit speed.
“[This installation] demonstrates that retrofitting can be achieved without any interruption and downtime to day to day commercial operations," said Norsepower CEO Tuomas Riski. “With increasing international regulatory and public pressure on the maritime industry to decarbonize, it is essential for the industry to recognize the value of one of the oldest forms of propulsion - wind. The market for wind propulsion is increasing, and this installation demonstrates how combining all methods of vessel optimization is key to broader progress."
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DNV GL Joint Industry Report Offers Recommendations For Enhanced Battery Safety On Vessels
In collaboration with the Norwegian, Danish and US maritime authorities, battery manufacturers, system integrators, suppliers of fire extinguishing systems, shipyards and shipowners, DNV GL has released a new report on battery safety in ships.
The report assesses explosion and fire risks in maritime battery installations and the effectiveness of fire extinguishing systems in the event of a battery fire.
“Batteries onboard ships are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions that we wish to see more of in the future. This project has been important in learning the risks of these systems and using the new insight to improve safety requirements,” says Lars Alvestad, Acting Director of the Norwegian Maritime Authority.
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A battery fire can produce very hot fires, as well as the risk of explosion due to gases produced by the battery. DNV GL’s new report presents the results of research on what happens during a fire in a battery compartment, the release of gases, and the usefulness of various extinguishing systems in combatting the fire and preventing explosions. One of the most important findings concerns ventilation systems, which are critical to avoiding an accumulation of explosive gas. The report concludes that ventilation alone will not adequately mitigate gas accumulation if a significant portion of the battery system ignites.
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“In addition to fire suppression and ventilation, the battery design must have preventative safety barriers so that the fire and gas emissions are limited to as small a part of the battery system as possible,” says Henrik Helgesen, Project Manager for the research project and Senior Consultant at DNV GL.
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The report provides new recommendations on ventilation systems, based on a newly created model which identifies the appropriate size and type of ventilation system based on a vessel’s battery installation. Early fire and gas detection are also essential, meaning that the gas sensor should be located as close to the battery as possible.
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Launched in 2017, the research project draws on the experience of a wide range of maritime stakeholders. “It is very important for us to work closely with all parts of the industry and understand the full picture as we work to promote safety in our regulatory development work,” says Denis Cederholm-Larsen, Senior Ship Surveyor at the Danish Maritime Authority.
The following partners have contributed to the research:
The Norwegian Maritime Authority
The Danish Maritime Authority
The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD)
Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
Corvus Energy, supplier of maritime battery systems
FIFI4MARINE, supplier of Lithium-ion fire extinguishing systems
Nexceris, developer of technology for battery gas sensors
Kongsberg Maritime (former Rolls Royce Marine AS), supplier of propulsion technology
ABB, supplier of propulsion technology
Stena, ship owner and ferry operator
Scandlines, ship owner and ferry operator
Marioff, supplier of fire extinguishing systems
Leclanché, supplier of battery systems
Super-B, supplier of battery systems
Damen, ship yard
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Download: Technical Reference for Li-ion Battery Explosion Risk and Fire Suppression
DNVGL: Battery and hybrid ships page
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Norsepower Collaborates With SWS For Cost And Energy Efficient VLCC Designs
Norsepower Oy Ltd., the leading provider of low maintenance, software operated, data verified auxiliary renewable wind propulsion systems, announced the completion of a joint development project with SWS (Shanghai Waigaoqiao Ship Building Co., Ltd) for developing an energy-efficient dual-fuel VLCC design that has gained approval in principle (AiP) from Lloyds Register and ABS.
Under the agreement, Rotor Sails were implemented in the VLCC design for improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.
The impact of the installation of Norsepower’s Rotor Sail solution, including a review of structural reinforcement and visibility calculation, was reviewed using computational-fluid dynamics (CFD) during the joint development project (JDP) – confirming a potential of 6-10% fuel and emissions savings, dependent on operating routes.
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The Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution, which can be installed on new vessels or retrofitted on existing ships without off-hire costs, is a modernized version of the Flettner rotor – a spinning cylinder that uses the Magnus effect to harness the wind to propel a ship.
The solution is fully automated and senses whenever the wind is strong enough to deliver fuel savings, at which point the rotors start automatically – optimizing crew time and resource.
In addition to this announcement, Norsepower’s Rotor Sails have been installed onboard three vessels, including Bore’s M/S Estraden, a 9,700 DWT Ro-Ro carrier, Viking Line’s M/S Viking Grace, an LNG–fuelled cruise ferry, and Maersk Tanker’s 110,000 DWT Maersk Pelican. Norsepower has also recently started a delivery project of a Rotor Sail to a hybrid ferry owned by Danish shipping company Scandlines.
The official signing took place during a press conference arranged by SWS at Marintec China in Shanghai, during which the designs and specifications of the vessels were unveiled.
This handover of AiP certificates to the shipyard demonstrates the potential for reducing emissions in ship designs that is cost-effective and allows the shipping industry to address the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
Liu Jianfeng, Chief Technologist of SWS, said: “We have focused on developing clean and smart ships that are technically reliable and commercially feasible. We are proud to design advanced ships that will benefit ship owners and lead eco-friendly shipping.”
Jukka Kuuskoski, CSO of Norsepower, said: “We are very pleased to be collaborating with SWS, Lloyd’s Register and ABS on this project. This partnership allows industry-leading organizations to explore cleaner solutions for the oil tanker market and drive shipping towards a modern era of auxiliary wind propulsion for the global maritime industry.”
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OGCI Climate Invests €8 Million To Support Expansion Of Norsepower Rotor Sail Technology
Norsepower Oy Ltd., the leading provider of low maintenance, software operated, data verified auxiliary renewable wind energy propulsion systems today announced that OGCI Climate Investments has led an €8 million investment round in Norsepower, along with current investors, to accelerate Norsepower’s growth on global markets.
The investment enables Norsepower to scale up production at its manufacturing facilities as part of a next phase of commercialisation triggered by demand for its renewable wind energy propulsion systems. The increased take-up comes at a time when the international shipping industry looks to offset expensive fuel costs – that are likely to increase following the IMO’s 2020 global sulphur cap – and prepare for IMO GHG emissions targets in 2030 and 2050.
Speaking on the announcement, Tuomas Riski, CEO, Norsepower, said: “We are very excited to be partnering with OGCI Climate Investments on this initiative, which will leverage the expertise and capabilities of both organisations to scale our Rotor Sail Solution. Importantly, this partnership will also allow Norsepower to deliver cleaner solutions for the oil tanker market as it strives to increase sustainability and decarbonise in its role as a critical vehicle for the world economy.”
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Pratima Rangarajan, CEO of OGCI Climate Investments, added: “Improving energy efficiency is fundamental to reducing carbon emissions.
Norsepower’s Rotor Sail technology is an innovative, impactful and immediately available solution that improves vessel efficiency, reducing fuel consumption. We look forward to working with Norsepower to deliver real impact to the shipping sector’s CO2 emissions.”
The Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution, which can be installed on new vessels or retrofitted on existing ships without off-hire costs, is a modernized version of the Flettner rotor – a spinning cylinder that uses the Magnus effect to harness wind to propel a ship. The solution is fully automated and senses whenever the wind is strong enough to deliver fuel savings, at which point the rotors start automatically – optimizing crew time and resource.
To date, Norsepower’s Rotor Sails have been installed onboard three vessels, including Bore’s M/S Estraden, a 9,700 DWT Ro-Ro carrier, Viking Line’s M/S Viking Grace, an LNG–fuelled cruise ferry, and Maersk Tanker’s 110,000 DWT Maersk Pelican. Norsepower has also recently started a delivery project of a Rotor Sail to a hybrid ferry owned by Danish shipping company Scandlines.
Since its establishment in November 2012, Norsepower has raised more than $24 million of funding. In addition to OGCI Climate Investments, European venture capital funds, and private investors, Norsepower has been funded by the European Commission and the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation.
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