Bureau Veritas to assess AirWing technology
AirWing™ wind propulsion system (Source: GT Green Technologies)
GT Green Technologies has retained Bureau Veritas to assess its AirWing wind propulsion technology with the aim of achieving Approval in Principle (AiP) for its AirWing20TM system.
The company has been awarded funding to support technology development from the UK’s Department of Transport through its Transport Research Innovation Grant (TRIG) programme.
Working closely with the classification society and other commercial partners, including Houston-based consultancy, PEI Tech LLC, GT Green Technologies is soon to announce a partnership with a prominent shipowner for the inaugural installation of the system in 2024.
GT Green Technologies’ CEO, George Thompson, said: “We are thrilled to join forces with Bureau Veritas to classify our revolutionary AirWing20 technology. This collaboration solidifies our commitment to delivering the best-in-class solution to the market. With this significant milestone, we are gaining tremendous momentum, assembling a talented team, and taking concrete steps toward reshaping the industry for the better.
“Our rapid progress is also thanks to the backing we received from the UK Government’s TRIG programme,” he continued. “Our selection as a recipient of this prestigious grant reflects our commitment to revolutionising the shipping industry with cutting-edge, environment-saving technology. We also look forward to sharing news in the near future on the installation of the first AirWing20 unit on a vessel, along with other significant collaborations.”
Laurent Leblanc, senior vice president, Technical & Operations at Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, commented: “We recognise the innovative potential of GT Green Technologies’ AirWing20 system. The classification process is an important step in the technical validation of this solution to address compliance with applicable class rules, notations, and other regulations and helps to pave the way for the next phases of development.”
