RETROFIT55 – Newsletter (Issue 2 – November 2024)
After the overwhelming response to the first issue of the RETROFIT55 Newsletter, we are thrilled to announce that the November edition of the Newsletter is out! In this issue we focus on the various technologies that shall be investigated during the course of the RETROFIT55 project and talk about the benefits of each of these. […]
Meet the Partners #12 – bound4blue, Spain
In the RETROFIT55 project, as our second partner contributing in the area of Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP), we are thrilled to introduce bound4blue, a pivotal partner in this endeavour. Meet the Partners #12 – bound4blue, Spain bound4blue are pioneers in automated wind-assisted propulsion systems, offering turnkey solutions for shipowners seeking to reduce fuel costs and emissions as a validated […]
Meet the Partners #6 – Advanced Wing Systems, Ireland
Apart from the Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS), another technology that shall be investigated in detail during the course of the RETROFIT55 project is the Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) system.Advanced Wing Systems is one of two partners that shall be key contributors in this area. Meet the Partners #6 – Advanced Wing Systems, Ireland Advanced Wing Systems is a […]
Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP)
Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) is a complementary propulsion system that can provide thrust with wind assistance, contributing to reduction in GHG emissions and fuel savings.
HYDRODYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION OF SHIPS
HYDRODYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION OF SHIPS WITH RETROFITTED WASP SYSTEMS Hannes F. Renzsch, Fabian Thies (Friendship Systems AG, Germany) Presented at Innov’Sails conference – May 2023ABSTRACT Wind assisted ship propulsion has the potential to be one of the mainstays of emission reduction of commercial shipping. As it is not feasible to simply replace the fleet in service […]
