World’s Largest Suction Sails Installed On MV Atlantic Orchard, A Fruit Juice Tanker

bound4blue is announcing the completion of the installation of the world’s largest suction sails, with four 26-meter high eSAILs® fitted to the MV Atlantic Orchard. Chartered by Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and owned by Wisby Tankers AB, Sweden (Wisby Tankers), the specialized juice carrier had the sails fitted in a single stop already planned for the vessel’s 10-year survey at Astander Shipyard, Santander, Spain, ensuring optimal efficiency.

The four 26-meter high eSAILs® were installed in under a day per unit, as planned. When sailing, the 2014-built vessel, which was originally a dry bulk vessel before undergoing a conversion in 2020, will now enjoy simplified FuelEU Maritime compliance, taking advantage of the Wind Reward Factor, with further CII, EU ETS, and additional regulatory benefits.

Depending on trading routes, the vessel will now benefit from fuel consumption and emission savings, projected to reach around 10%, also unlocking commercial advantages.