EU WASP project shows positive results for wind-propulsion technologies

The project has generated a stream of information and transparency around wind-propulsion selection, installation and operation, contributing greatly to the general development of the wind-assist sector both in the North Sea region and beyond.

The project partners noted, “These installations have also contributed to the generation of three points of reference for different wind-propulsion technologies and shipping segments that will support shipowners to make investment decisions going forward.”

Scandlines manager special projects Marko Möller said, “We are proud to be part of this amazing project. By the WASP installations realised and evaluated during the project lifetime, wind technology proved to be an important element of the decarbonisation process of shipping. For Scandlines, the positive results were a decisive factor to install another rotor sail on the sister ferry of Copenhagen.” 

According to Boomsma’s co-owner Johan Boomsma, the company believes in energy efficiency, “That is why we are sailing with the eConowind VentiFoils on Frisian Sea. The three major factors – unit costs, fuel prices and European ETS legislation – are combining in such a way that wind-assisted propulsion will soon become one of the standard solutions.’’

WASP also helped develop standard procedures for sea trials for wind propulsion technology-equipped vessels and created standards for KPIs in collaboration with the International Towing Tank Conference. These developments are expected to help reduce the barriers for wind propulsion’s uptake. 

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