Wind-powered Onego Deusto makes its first port call after refit

Onego Deusto—a multipurpose vessel owned by Dutch shipping company Onego Shipping & Chartering—has embarked on its first voyage with a wind propulsion solution on board.

The wind-powered 9,800-ton ship arrived at the Spanish Port of Bilbao from the Port of Rotterdam on May 12, 2025. From there, the 2008-built vessel will continue its transatlantic voyage.

Onego Deusto was recently equipped with VentoFoil wind propulsion units provided by Dutch wind propulsion technology firm Econowind.

The installation of the VentoFoil units on the geared flagship vessel is said to represent a strategic move to harness wind power, aiming to cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The recent installation is part of a wider Onego’s sustainability strategy as the company is committed to reducing its environmental footprint.

“The primary objectives of this initiative are to maintain vessel speed while reducing the main engine power, with a targeted 10% reduction in carbon emissions. This pioneering effort is the first instance of wind propulsion systems being installed on Onego vessels, paving the way for