Propulsion

Wind-assisted cargo ship up for charter

2024-11-27T14:43:00

Wind-assisted cargo ship with four Flettner rotor sails at sea with a sunset behind

Source: Enercon

Wind turbine manufacturer, Enercon, has entered into a new partnership with EMS Chartering for the chartering of its wind-assisted, multi-purpose vessel, the ‘E-Ship 1’

This collaboration aims to increase the presence of the wind-assisted cargo ship in the global charter market. 

The E-Ship 1 is a 130m LoRo vessel, equipped with advanced technologies including a diesel-electric propulsion system and four Flettner rotors.

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