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MOL and Vale to install two Norsepower Rotor Sails to in-service capsize bulk carrier

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Bulk carrier currently employed under mid-term contract for transportation of iron ore for Vale and installation of the rotor sails is expected in the first half of 2024.
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Vale International SA on Wednesday (8 March) announced a partnership to retrofit a 200,000-ton class bulk carrier with two 35m x 5m rotor sails produced by Norsepower Oy Ltd.

The bulk carrier is currently employed under a mid–term contract for transportation of iron ore for Vale and installation of the rotor sails is expected in the first half of 2024.

According to MOL, the Norsepower Rotor SailTM made of lightweight and strong composite material and with a fully automated control system, produces thrust as the wind generates differential pressure around the slewing rotor while the vessel is sailing.

By applying this solution, the vessel is expected to achieve about 6-10% fuel and GHG emissions reductions, combined with voyage optimisation technology – enabling significant advancements towards decarbonisation goals and reducing fuel consumptions.

“MOL and VALE will continue to work towards both the stable transportation of iron ore and the reduction of GHG emissions,” stated MOL.

 

Photo credit: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Published: 9 March, 2023

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