Feature: The power of wind

Feature: The power of wind

There is a considerable amount of interest at present into alternative ways to reduce ship emissions. These range from using alternative fuels, power generation through solar power, and wind assisted propulsion.“The recently held European Shipping Week was a good...
Schottel EcoPeller deployment first

Schottel EcoPeller deployment first

The successful Schottel Rudder EcoPeller (SRE) is set to be installed in a retrofit project for the first time. Two four-bladed EcoPellers (type SRE 340 L CP), with an input power of 750 kW each, will be featured in a double-ended ferry from the Norwegian ferry...