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  2. Wind-assisted propulsion - Wikipedia

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    The mechanical means of converting the kinetic energy of the wind into thrust for a ship is the subject of much recent study. Where early ships designed primarily for sailing were designed around the sails that propelled them, commercial ships are now designed largely around the cargo that they carry, requiring a large clear deck and minimal overhead rigging in order to facilitate cargo handling.

  3. Wind-powered cargo ship sets sail in a move to make ... - AOL

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    A Cargill-chartered cargo ship fitted with giant, steel sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Wind-powered cargo ship sets sail in a move to make shipping greener Skip to main content

  4. Rotor ship - Wikipedia

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    Rotor ship E-Ship 1. A rotor ship is a type of ship designed to use the Magnus effect for propulsion. The ship is propelled, at least in part, by large powered vertical rotors, sometimes known as rotor sails. German engineer Anton Flettner was the first to build a ship that attempted to tap this force for propulsion. "The idea worked, but the ...

  5. Vinta - Wikipedia

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    Vinta are characterized by their colorful rectangular lug sails (bukay) and bifurcated prows and sterns, which resemble the gaping mouth of a crocodile. Vinta are used as fishing vessels, cargo ships, and houseboats. Smaller undecorated versions of the vinta used for fishing and transportation are known as tondaan and bogo-lamak. [3] [4]

  6. Cargo ship with futuristic sails saves thousands of tonnes of ...

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    A cargo ship equipped with high-tech sails saved up to 11 tonnes of fuel per day, according to findings from a six month test of the technology.. The Pyxis Ocean, owned by Japanese automaker ...

  7. Carbon-conscious travelers can now sail across the Atlantic ...

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    Described as “the world’s largest cargo ship with sails,” Anemos has opened its cabins to passengers wanting a low-carbon journey across the Atlantic.

  8. Canopée - Wikipedia

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    The ship is equipped with four Oceanwings. Oceanwings are articulated and automated sails of 363m² each. [5] The cargo ship has a diesel engine and the wind-powered Oceanwings can cut fuel consumption of the engine in half. [6] The Canopée is considered a pioneer in the energy transition of maritime transport. [7]

  9. Pyxis Ocean - Wikipedia

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    The ship was built in 2017 and is flagged in Singapore. [1]In 2023 whilst chartered by Cargill, Pyxis Ocean was retrofitted with two 37.5 m (123 ft) tall 'WindWing' sails, a technology developed by the UK company BAR Technologies, [2] manufactured by Yara Marine Technologies [3] [4] and added at a COSCO shipyard in Shanghai, China. [5]

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