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August 5, 2026
Wind propulsion breaks new ground on French Polynesian multipurpose vessel Bound4blue installs its eSAIL on what is believed to be the world’s first multipurpose vessel fitted with wind propulsion. |
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July 27, 2026
ABB and Econowind combine wind propulsion with digital routing to cut ship emissions The partnership integrates wind-assisted propulsion with weather routing to reduce fuel consumption. |
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July 17, 2026
Econowind receives DNV type approval for VentoFoil 3-Series wind propulsion wing DNV certification set to streamline integration of VentoFoils on classed vessels worldwide. |
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July 15, 2026
Baltic Shipping Company takes delivery of wind-assisted hybrid coaster 3,550-dwt vessel is fitted with Econowind VentoFoils and a battery package. |
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July 3, 2026
ABS reviews bound4blue’s Pwind calculation methodology for eSAIL wind propulsion systems Independent review aims to ease regulatory compliance and accelerate adoption of suction sail technology. |
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June 10, 2026
Bound4blue wins DNV type approval for its largest installed eSAIL suction sail DNV certification of the Model 3-24 eSAIL is said to support wider adoption of wind-assisted propulsion. |
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May 1, 2026
Bound4blue completes second suction sail installation for Maersk Tankers Four 24-metre eSAIL units fitted on Maersk Tahiti at Chinese shipyard in April. |
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April 9, 2026
HGK Shipping’s Amadeus Titanium fitted with wind assistance system Coastal vessel equipped with VentoFoils at Dutch port to reduce fuel consumption on Covestro routes. |
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March 30, 2026
Damen delivers second hybrid-ready combi freighter to German shipowner The vessel features biofuel capability and will be retrofitted with wind-assist technology with government funding. |
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January 27, 2026
Bound4blue installs first wind propulsion sails on Maersk Tankers vessel Spanish firm fits four 24-metre eSAIL units on Maersk Trieste under 20-sail contract. |
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January 27, 2026
Chemship orders VentoFoils for two more chemical tankers after fuel savings of up to 15% Dutch operator returns to Econowind for wind propulsion systems on Chemical Contender and Chemical Fighter. |
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December 17, 2025
Amasus installs second bound4blue wind sail on general cargo vessel Dutch shipowner installs what is said to be the largest suction sail ever fitted to a general cargo vessel. |
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December 10, 2025
Bound4blue secures $44m funding to scale suction sail production Wind propulsion specialist raises capital from maritime and climate investors to industrialise manufacturing capacity. |
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November 27, 2025
Bound4blue establishes China production base for wind propulsion systems Spanish wind propulsion firm targets Asian shipbuilding market with outsourced manufacturing network. |
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September 17, 2025
Nissen Kaiun invests in wind-assist technology firm Econowind Investment highlights growing industry interest in fuel-neutral wind propulsion technologies. |
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September 9, 2025
Bound4blue secures first LPG carrier contract with BWEK for wind propulsion system Spanish wind technology firm to install 24-metre eSAIL on Helena Kosan in 2026. |
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June 27, 2025
Uni-Tankers vessel gets wind-assisted propulsion Fourth tanker sails with VentoFoil units as manufacturer says suction wing technology is gaining traction. |
