Propulsion

Anemoi and U-Ming VLOC Rotor Sail retrofit

2024-11-28T10:32:00

Anemoi Rotor Sail on board the Grand Pioneer VLOC

Source: Anemoi Marine Technologies

Anemoi Marine Technologies and U-Ming Marine Transport have inked a significant deal to install four Rotor Sails on one of U-Ming’s 325,000 dwt very large ore carriers

The installation is expected to complete by the end of 2025, with the Rotor Sails delivering anticipated fuel savings and emission reductions of 10-12% on deep-sea routes between China, Brazil, South Africa and Australia.

The Grand Pioneer will be retrofitted with four 35-metre tall, 5-meter diameter cylindrical Rotor Sails, featuring Anemoi’s bespoke folding deployment system.

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