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Stena Line and Norsepower team-up on future-proof methanol hybrid RoRo equipped with Norsepower Rotor Sails™

Stena Line and Norsepower have signed an agreement for the delivery of two Norsepower Rotor Sails™ on an all-new methanol hybrid newbuild RoRo vessel Stena Connecta. The agreement is a step in Stena Line's goal to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions …
Mar 19, 2025 / Vessels

Norsepower and Syroco collaborate to optimise wind-propulsion efficiency on commercial vessels

Norsepower, the leading provider of wind propulsion systems, has announced a new collaboration with Climate Tech start-up Syroco. Together, the two companies are delivering innovative energy efficiency solutions for merchant vessels, reducing fuel …
Feb 27, 2025 / Curious

Norsepower completes installation on the bulk carrier YODOHIME

Norsepower announces the successful installation of one Norsepower Rotor Sail™ onboard the bulk carrier Yodohime (completed in February 2016), which was decided by IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (IINO LINES) and Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. …
Jan 30, 2025 / Vessels

Berge Rederi and Norsepower partner up to launch two cutting-edge general cargo vessels for harsh conditions

The 130-metre vessels, designed to operate with maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact, represent the future of sustainable maritime innovation. In addition to Norsepower Rotor Sails, the ships will feature battery packs and shaft …
Jan 20, 2025 / Curious

World’s 1st Installation of Norsepower Rotor Sails on a Capesize Bulk Carrier for VALE

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and VALE International SA (VALE) announced that a 200,000-ton class bulk carrier, currently employed under a mid–term contract for transportation of iron ore for VALE, has been successfully retrofitted with two 35m x …
Sep 5, 2024 / Curious

BHP, Pan Pacific Copper and Norsepower deploy wind-assisted propulsion technology on vessel that set sail this month

BHP, together with Pan Pacific Copper (PPC) and Norsepower, completed the retrofit installation of a Norsepower Rotor Sail™ (NPRS™) onboard the M/V Koryu, a combination carrier operated by Nippon Marine (member of the SENKO group and owned by SENKO …
Jul 11, 2024 / Vessels

Another deal of historic proportions: A fleet of four Union Maritime tankers to be fitted with Norsepower Rotor Sails™

Norsepower, the leading provider of mechanical sails for large vessels, has closed a new deal with Union Maritime Limited (UML) to equip its fleet of new product tankers with Norsepower Rotor Sails™ (NPRS™). The agreement includes supply contracts …
Jun 20, 2024 / Curious

The first Norsepower Rotor Sail™ funded by German Government to be fitted on Baltrader’s new cement carrier

Baltrader Capital GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg, and Norsepower, the leading global provider of auxiliary wind propulsion systems, have signed a contract concerning the delivery of one 24m x 4m sized Norsepower Rotor Sail™ in summer 2024. The product …
Feb 23, 2024 / Curious

Oldendorff Carriers to significantly reduce emissions by outfitting three Norsepower Rotor Sails™ to a post-Panamax bulk carrier

Oldendorff and Norsepower have announced an agreement to use Norsepower Rotor Sails™ to further reduce CO2 emissions a modern bulk carrier. The vessel Dietrich Oldendorff (IMO 9860350) is to be outfitted with three 24m x 4m Norsepower Rotor Sails™ by …
Feb 6, 2024 / Curious

Norsepower, IINO Lines, and Mizuho Leasing combine to launch groundbreaking rotor sail leasing initiative

Group aims to remove financial barriers to accessing the benefits of the Norsepower Rotor Sail™ Norsepower Oy Ltd., the leading global provider of mechanical sails for large ships, IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (IINO Lines), and Mizuho Leasing Company, …
Oct 31, 2023 / Curious