Windship Technology unveils true zero emission ship design

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British company Windship Technology has revealed the design for its first 'true zero' emission ship that aims to tackle CO2 emissions from the shipping industry.

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Technical director Simon Rogers and his design team developed and tested the company’s patented triple-wing rig at the Wolfson Unit in Southampton. The technical team further developed a new diesel electric ship drive system that reportedly eliminates CO2, NOX, SOX and particulate matter to 'true zero' whilst also incorporating large solar arrays, carbon capture, optimised hull design and specialised weather routing software into the overall design package. 

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According to the company, the triple-wing rigs produce a driving force ‘several multiples greater’ than currently available single masted solutions of the same height. The 48m Windship Technology rig, developed using technology and design from the wind turbine industry, is stowable on deck.

The company has announced a partnership with the international registrar and classification society DNV, who will be conducting an outside-in and inside-out verification to fully assess the whole-ship design.

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