Comparison of Wind Resistance and Discounts for Solar-Powered Container Ships

Current trends in maritime technology are mainly focused on construction and operation of eco-friendly ships to achieve “Net zero by 2050”. Accordingly, various low-emission technologies …

In order to meet current and future efforts to reduce fuel consumption and gas emissions, an increasing number of ships are being …

These hybrid powered ships will use wind and solar power together as a source of energy and propulsion (along with the ship''s main …

Wind assist technology and propulsion systems are getting plenty of attention from ship owners and the media. Done right, wind assisted propulsion systems can offer immediate reductions …

This paper aims to examine the utilization of some alternative energy resources onboard such as solar power, wind power, and battery systems. The analyses in the relevant literature …

In order to meet current and future efforts to reduce fuel consumption and gas emissions, an increasing number of ships are being retrofitted with one of the wind-assisted …

A numerical analysis of the wind load for the purpose of evaluating the wind resistance acting on a ship and the validity of the …

Statistical weather routing methodology 4.1 Introducing D-ICE weather routing solution Today’s weather routing solutions are becoming obsolete (lack of model accuracy for …

Using sails for cargo ships is a concept which has been under research for quite some time now. The B9 concept revolve around a …

A transformative shift is underway in maritime transport as ports worldwide begin to accommodate a new generation of eco-friendly vessels. These ships, powered by renewable …

Learn how electric, hybrid, and wind-assisted propulsion systems are transforming shipping with reduced emissions, fuel savings, …

Besides the still water resistance, the added resistance due to waves is computed using panel method and the wind resistance is obtained using CFD with the verification of an …

The following are the methods of ship model hydrodynamic tests, wind tunnel tests, CFD, ship dynamics simulations and routing relevant for predicting the performance and safety …

The adoption of wind-assisted and solar-powered vessels is expected to accelerate in the coming years, driven by technological advancements, regulatory pressures, …

Wind assist technology and propulsion systems are getting plenty of attention from ship owners and the media. Done right, wind assisted propulsion …

A solar power container is a pre-fabricated, portable unit—typically housed in a standard shipping container—that integrates photovoltaic panels, inverters, battery storage, …

Imagine a revolutionary vision of the maritime industry: autonomous, solar-powered container ships that blend cutting-edge …

A Review of Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion for Sustainable Commercial Shipping: Latest Developments and Future Stakes

A University of Miami researcher is developing wind-powered cylinders that would propel today’s massive cargo ships, lessening the …

Learn how electric, hybrid, and wind-assisted propulsion systems are transforming shipping with reduced emissions, fuel savings, and improved energy efficiency.

These hybrid powered ships will use wind and solar power together as a source of energy and propulsion (along with the ship''s main engines or other form of propulsion) in order …

World’s first wind- and hybrid-powered cargo ship marks 2 years at sea Designed to carry Ariane 6 rocket parts, Canopée sails …