Norsepower, the leading provider of mechanical sails for large vessels, and Idemitsu Tanker Co., Ltd., the shipping arm of Idemitsu Kosan, have announced their agreement to equip two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with the Norsepower Rotor Sail
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The vessels, which will be built by Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., (NSY) mark the world-first release of VLCCs to be fitted with rotor sails. Each VLCC will be delivered with two 35x5m explosion-proof Norsepower Rotor Sails. The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in end of 2028.
As part of Idemitsu’s commitment to reducing emissions and advancing sustainable transport solutions, the VLCCs have been designed with state-of-the-art energy-saving technologies and prepared for future low-carbon fuels such as methanol.
The addition of rotor sails is expected to significantly reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing directly to global decarbonisation efforts in shipping.
The project demonstrates how integrating the intelligent, data-driven Norsepower
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