Fuel consumption in the marine sector is directly connected to emissions in the atmosphere and the worldwide shipping fleet is considered to contribute considerably to greenhouse gas emissions. Due to increased energy consumption, efficiency is a key issue that must be addressed in the marine indust
Windship Technology’s True Zero Emission Shipping Technology
Since 2013, global shipping carbon emissions have been gradually increasing. Image Credit: Alex Marakhovets/Shutterstock.com
Windship Technology has revealed a novel ship design, promising to be the first economically viable zero-emission ship. With increasing pressure on the shipping industry to curb its growing carbon dioxide (CO
2) emissions, the project could prove a pivotal moment for the industry s future.
The latest design eliminates CO
2
, Nox, Sox, and particulate matter, while it has also recorded a remarkable two-digit percentage improvement in aerodynamic performance compared to previous concepts.
As emphasized by Lars Carlsson, director of Windship Technology,