Norwegian owner Halten Bulk orders bulk carriers with rotor sails

Norwegian owner and operator of dry bulk vessels Halten Bulk has signed contracts for up to four 7,100-dwt self-dischargers at Jiangsu SOHO Marine Heavy Industry.

The contracts are already effective for the first two vessels and Halten Bulk has secured options for two additional units.

The vessels are designed with a particular focus on sailing performance in order to maximize the direct contribution from wind, nature’s own renewable energy source.

In addition to rotor sails, the vessels will feature a hybrid-electric propulsion system including a shaft generator and battery pack.

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