In a second Econowind project, Anthony Veder has become the first company to install wind-assisted propulsion on a gas carrier, fitting two VentoFoil sails on the ethylene carrier Coral Patula. The VentoFoils aim to immediately reduce the vessel's carbon footprint, with plans to equip sister ship Coral Pearl later this year. This retrofit marks a significant step toward sustainable shipping by unlocking the potential of wind energy for existing gas carriers.

Ocean Power international has replaced stern roller bearings on ES Kestrel, an anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel, with grease-free Thordon SXL bearings while underway at sea, on behalf of the vessel's owner, Echo Cargo & Shipping.

Jumbo has successfully equipped its heavy lift vessel, Jumbo Jubilee, with two mechanical sails, marking a significant step in its decarbonisation efforts. The installation of wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) is the latest in a series of measures to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across its fleet.

Royal Caribbean vessel Icon of the Seas is currently on its way to Grand Bahama shipyard for “unplanned repairs” after cancelling one of its itineraries in the Western Caribbean.

According to AIS data, the vessel is currently en route to St. Kitts &…