Anemoi Marine Technologies and Maersk to deliver world first as rotor sails set for container shipping
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), a global leader in shipping, has selected Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi), a British innovator in wind-propulsion technology, to supply its Rotor Sail system for installation on a container vessel in its 8,700 TEU Maersk Lima class, supporting the company’s ongoing efforts to improve vessel efficiency and reduce emissions. This is ...
Global shipping giant Maersk has partnered with British innovator Anemoi Marine Technologies to install the world's first Rotor Sail system on a container vessel. Rotor Sails are wind-propulsion technology that harnesses aerodynamic lift to generate additional thrust, reducing fuel consumption and emissions. This is the first time Rotor Sails will be installed in a container vessel, which transports essential cargo for global trade.
Anemoi has previously installed its technology on bulk carriers, transporting raw materials and commodities. The 5m diameter, 35m high fixed Rotor Sail will be designed, manufactured, and delivered by Anemoi for installation on the Maersk Lima class vessel in mid-2027. The system will be integrated with existing onboard systems, and Anemoi will provide support throughout engineering and installation.
The Rotor Sail is expected to be piloted during the vessel's regular North and South Atlantic voyages, with the goal of assessing its relevance for Maersk's fleet and container shipping more broadly. Both Anemoi CEO Clare Urmston and Maersk Head of Fleet Technology Ole Graa Jakobsen expressed excitement about the collaboration and the potential impact of this pioneering project on reducing emissions in the shipping industry.
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