SSPA expands its services, introduces the new business segment

• By SSPA - Media Handle
• Jul 11, 2022

In response to rapidly growing demand, SSPA expands its services in maritime wind propulsion and introduces the new business segment “Wind-Powered Ships”. A special team of consultants, experts, and naval architects will support the maritime industry with independent guidance and assessments of wind-powered ships.

High fuel prices and the International Maritime Organization’s policy framework on the reduction of GHG emissions continue to force ship owners and operators to reduce fuel consumption. Modern wind propulsion technologies have little in common with the canvas sails of old and range from “Flettner-rotors” over kites and suction sails to rigid sails that resemble vertical aircraft wings. Based on first-hand knowledge and full-scale data, SSPA has developed the methods and tools required to support the industry.

Examples of services include:

1. ·  Business case and decision support for wind propulsion, early stage EEXI and CII calculations
2. ·  Independent 3rd party evaluations of fuel saving potential from wind propulsion
3. ·  Voyage and routing simulations
4. ·  Sea trials and performance monitoring of wind-powered ships
5. ·  Logistic studies
6. ·  Technical, operational, and financial risk assessments
7. ·  Seakeeping and manoeuvring simulations and testing
8. ·  Operational aspects and crew training

Image: The Brazilian company Vale recently had Flettner rotor sails installed on Sea Zhoushan, one of the largest ships in the world.

 

mage: The Brazilian company Vale recently had Flettner rotor sails installed on Sea Zhoushan, one of the largest ships in the world.

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