Amasus signs up for second b4b wind sail

The new contract involves the retrofit of a 22m-high eSAIL on board an as yet unnamed 3,000dwt Amasus general cargo ship (Source: Amasus)

Netherlands-based short-sea and project cargo specialist, Amasus, has returned to Spanish wind sail developer, bound4blue (b4b), for what will be the world’s largest suction sail system on a general cargo ship so far. The contract comes after the shipping company assessed performance of the first eSAIL® installation on Eems Traveller, which has been sailing with two 17m-high eSAILs since July 2023.

The second contract will involve the mid-2025 retrofit of a 22m-high eSAIL on board an as yet unnamed 3,000dwt Amasus general cargo ship. The installation will take place at Astander Shipyard in Santander where a single eSAIL will be fitted, rather than the two units mounted side-by-side on the stern of the Eems Traveller.   

A statement issued by the shipping company said: “Amasus is committed to playing its part in the creation of a more efficient, responsible and sustainable shipping industry. And to achieve that we need to consider new ways of working and new technological solutions. The decision to install the eSAILs on the Eems Traveller was a tangible demonstration of that mindset and, we have to say, we’ve been thrilled by the results.

“Third party validation of eSAIL® performance on the vessel by Lloyd’s Register is now being finalised and the figures, when released, will speak for themselves. It goes to show both the commercial and environmental sense in choosing wind as part of our evolving energy mix, while the collaboration with bound4blue demonstrates the importance of choosing the right industry partner. We look forward to more positive developments in 2025 and beyond.”

José Miguel, CEO and co-founder of b4b, commented: “This latest contract is a landmark for us. It’s the first time we’ve secured a second agreement with a shipowner, showing how the technology meets all expectations as a proven, cost-effective, simple and reliable enabler for greener, more profitable and compliant shipping operations.”

Over the last twelve months, bound4blue has signed contracts with owners and operators including Eastern Pacific Shipping, Louis Dreyfus Company, Marflet Marine, and Odfjell.

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