Hapag-Lloyd studies it has initiated a conceptual examine for a 4,500 TEU ship that includes a wind-assisted propulsion system.
The German transport firm, which goals to be carbon impartial by 2045, is exploring the usage of wind-assisted propulsion methods amongst various choices to make its transport operations sustainable
The corporate stated its latest wind-assisted propulsion analysis is supported by Boris Herrmann and TEAM MALIZIA from the skilled crusing sector and have now outlined a possible containership design.Â
The vessel’s design consists of eight sails totaling 3,000 sq. meters. Six of those sails are retractable, and two are foldable, designed to optimize port operations and navigate potential obstacles akin to bridges.
“Our present focus is on complete laptop simulations, with the purpose of assessing the vessel’s habits beneath practical climate circumstances and figuring out potential vitality financial savings from the built-in sail system,” Hapag-Lloyd stated.
“In the mean time, we’re analyzing historic climate information to discover attainable transport routes and assess the feasibility of a broader applicability of the sail system,” the corporate added.
