Chemship debuts sails on chemical tanker as it progresses on sustainability journey

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February 19, 2024,
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Naida Hakirevic Prevljak

In an important step forward towards a greener shipping industry, Dutch shipping company Chemship has debuted the first chemical tanker equipped with sails.

On February 16, 2024, about 180 stakeholders gathered together on board a fully electric party boat to witness the hoisting of the sails on board MT Chemical Challenger, Chemship’s 16,100 dwt small chemical tanker.

The inauguration of the sails is said to represent a milestone in the 55-year history of Chemship, positioning the company among pioneers of innovation in the chemical shipping industry.

The 16-meter-long aluminium windsails were transported from the factory in Zeewolde to RHB in the Port of Rotterdam a week earlier.

The VentoFoil units were provided by Chemship’s compatriot company eConowind.

“Although wind power is an ancient way of propulsion, the Innovative “Ventofoils” are a groundbreaking technology and show our commitment to keep on reducing CO2 emissions. The ‘sails’ are the most visible part of the solutions we have embraced to create a better CO2 footprint,” the tanker company said.

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The project is part of the company’s green vision “Setting Sail Toward Sustainable Shipping” which demonstrates Chemship’s commitment to sustainability and serves as a reminder of responsibility in this context.

By using the power of wind to reduce fuel consumption, the tanker operator expects to achieve an average CO2 reduction of 10% with these turbo sails.

Earlier this month, eConowind’s VentiFoils were also selected by Finland-based shipping company RABN – Rederi Ab Nathalie for installation onboard the company’s general cargo ship Odda Marie.

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The momentum continues to grow for wind propulsion solutions and their adoption in the shipping sector. The International Windship Association (IWSA) projected that wind propulsion installations on large vessels would surpass the 50 mark in early 2024.