French company Airseas has developed the Seawing, a kite to help propel cargo ships, which it says could cut their carbon emissions by an average of 20%.
Yeah but the guy and the guy he talked to haven’t seen it and aren’t gonna see it because they’re not gonna go be out in the middle of the ocean looking at passing cargo ships, so he’s not really wrong
They’ve been doing just that since 2008.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Onego_Deusto
Yeah but the guy and the guy he talked to haven’t seen it and aren’t gonna see it because they’re not gonna go be out in the middle of the ocean looking at passing cargo ships, so he’s not really wrong
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Doesn’t seem like the fuel savings are quite as significant as they advertise (5-15% Vs 10-35%) but still a worthwhile achievement.
Interesting. So that one ship has done it for 15 years, and no one else huh. It must be a huge success!
There are several others.
Its not exactly difficult to find. https://newatlas.com/marine/new-aden-supertanker-sails/
Maersk has also had one ship fitted with rotor sails: https://maersktankers.com/newsroom/norsepower-rotor-sails-confirmed-savings
I like how you think I care enough to try finding any others
Why are you being toxic in a conversation about ship sails? Just check yourself for a minute.
Relax.
Besides, they’re kites. Not sails.
You’re a kite.
No one’s ever said that to me before… So, uh… are you, like, are you seeing anyone?