Kongsberg Maritime has officially launched K-Sail, a new service that helps vessel owners choose and integrate wind-assist technology effectively.
Wind-assist technology has rapidly gained popularity and variety over the past few years as ship owners seek ways to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
The new K-Sail service helps owners navigate the complexities of adopting wind-assist technology by focusing on integration and collaborating with various technology partners.
“Ship owners can choose their preferred type of wind assist technology. There are several available and they all have their own attributes. However, to date, these technologies, whether incorporated in a new build, or retrofitted, are essentially an add-on technology. We believe they can be used in a much more effective way,” says Henrik Alpo Sjöblom, Kongsberg Maritime Vice President Business Concepts and the driving force behind K-Sail.
Kongsberg Maritime’s expertise in maritime technology integration is central to the K-Sail service. The optimisation process is divided into five key areas:
- Analysis: Understanding
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