Rotor sails installation on board Valemax

Graphic of NSU Tubarao VLOC with five rotor sails on board

Source: NSU

NS United Kaiun Kaisha and Vale International have reached an agreement to install rotor sails manufactured by Anemoi Marine Technologies on board a 400,000dwt Valemax

The 361-metre NSU Tubarao has been chartered long-term by Vale since its delivery in September 2020.

The rotor sails installation is scheduled for September 2025 and fuel and emissions savings of up to 12% are expected.

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