Bulk carrier sets sail with WindWings

Chartered by Cargill, the 229m long Pyxis Ocean is the first to have the 37.5m high WindWings retrofitted onto it.

Produced by Yara Marine Technologies, WindWings are expected to generate average fuel savings of up to 30 per cent on new build vessels, a figure that could rise if used in combination with alternative fuels.

“The maritime industry is on a journey to decarbonise - it's not an easy one, but it is an exciting one,” said Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill’s Ocean transportation business.  “At Cargill we have a responsibility to pioneer decarbonising solutions across all our supply chains to meet our customer’s needs and the needs of the planet.”

Dielman continued: “A technology like WindWings doesn’t come without risk, and as an industry leader – in partnership with…Mitsubishi Corporation - we are not afraid to invest, take those risks and be transparent with our learnings to help our partners in maritime transition to a more sustainable future.”