TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION
Wind Propulsion
Wind propulsion technologies (WPTs) enable the harvesting of an inexhaustible, zero-emissions and zero-cost energy source. The use of renewable wind energy directly for ship propulsion has undergone remarkable modernisation over the last ten years to become a powerful emissions-reducing technology that reduces reliance on costly commoditized fuel. A variety of modern WPTs are available that can be deployed as retrofit wind-assist, optimised new build wind-assist or as a primary wind ship.
International Windship Association (IWSA)
The IWSA represents members across the wind propulsion sector, including technology providers, ship owners, shipyards, R&D centres, academia and class, and provides a central information hub on the wind propulsion sector via the IWSA website. This website includes a full vessel tracking map, publications, policy advocacy submissions and reports, members and project directory and market intelligence pages.
Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs)
Visit the ZESTAs website for access to FAQs on wind propulsion and the A-Z De-emission tool designed to help ship operators and stakeholders in navigating the process of decarbonizing vessels including use of WPT.
