MOL sets two sorts of sails
MOL will equip a second bulk carrier with a system to harness wind power to propel the vessel. MOL Drybulk will operate the vessel with the “Wind Challenger” hard sail system, which will transport wood pellets for its customer Enviva, a major producer of sustainable wood bioenergy.
The carrier signed a construction contract for the new ship with Oshima Shipbuilding. The vessel, slated for delivery in 2024, will be the second of this kind in the MOL Group fleet, following one scheduled to enter services in October this year.
The MOL group is also examining the feasibility of adopting “Rotor Sails”, another wind propulsion system developed by Anemoi Marine Technologies. Combined use of both the Wind Challenger and Rotor Sails is expected to reduce these vessels' greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by an average of 20%. (sh)