One of the biggest tanker operators in the world will equip five tankers with bound4blue's eSAIL®
Posted on Nov 25, 2024 at 10:11 PM
The Danish tanker operator, Maersk Tankers, plans to install eSAIL® suction sail technology on five MR tankers to minimize environmental impact and promote eco-friendly marine transportation options.
With over 240 fuel carriers and tankers in operation, Maersk Tankers is constantly researching and putting advanced energy-efficient technologies into practice to create a sustainable fleet.
Besides, Maersk Tankers will deploy eSAIL®, suction sail technology created by Bound4blue, the Spanish pioneer in automated Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS), as part of this endeavour.
Maersk Tankers' Pioneering Efforts in (WAPS)
The green technology catalyst Njord will oversee the systems' integration, installation, design, technology selection process, and savings validation, while bound4blue will provide and install the suction sails. The installation is the biggest eSAIL® technology deployment to date.
Notably, Claus Grønborg, Maersk Tankers' Chief Investment Officer, emphasises the importance of investments in energy-efficient technologies, such as Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems, to advance sustainability targets and FuelEU Maritime and the EU Emissions Trading System.
Four 26-meter autonomous eSAIL® systems will be installed on each vessel; these systems automatically adapt to the current wind conditions to guarantee peak performance.
CO2 Emissions Reductions Plans
The eSAIL® technology, which uses air drag to generate lift and propeller efficiency, anticipates the installation of four of the 20 turnkey units on Maersk Tankers' ships—the Maersk Tacoma, Maersk Tampa, Maersk Tangier, Maersk Teesport, and Maersk Tokyo— during dry dock periods in 2025 and 2026.
Moreover, this method drastically lowers CO2 emissions and fuel consumption per vessel by leveraging its expertise with WAPS implementation.
With the addition of rotor sails on the Maersk Pelican in 2018, Maersk Tankers made the first fleet-wide use of WAPS technology.
Furthermore, other efforts to encourage sustainability throughout the Maersk Tankers fleet include investing in energy-saving devices (ESDs), optimising energy efficiency using analytics-driven technologies, and aggressively investigating alternate marine fuels like ammonia and methanol.
Maersk Tankers
Maersk Tankers, established in 1928, manages one of the world's largest tanker fleets through direct ownership and commercial management options for shipowners. With a century of experience, they focus on shipping solutions for clients, partners, and the environment. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, they employ around 300 people and are owned by A.P. Moller Holding.
Njord
To speed up the energy transition, Njord, a key partner of the marine sector, is promoting the use of both conventional and cutting-edge efficiency technology. Container, bulk, tanker, and gas transport firms may attain quantifiable, sustainable results by utilising Njord's specialised knowledge of green solutions.
Bound4blue
Bound4blue, a company focusing on maritime renewable energy, offers automated wind-assisted propulsion systems for shipowners and shipping firms. Their eSAIL® system is the most economical wind propulsion technology available, reducing pollution and fuel consumption.
It is fully autonomous, requires no maintenance, and is easy to install onboard. The company has signed new contracts with various shipowners and deployed its eSAIL® technology on four ships.
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