Daewoo Shipbuilding and DNV to develop rotor sails

The duo will jointly develop a wind-assisted propulsion system for ships, including rotor sails.

PHOTO: DSME and DNV representatives signing memorandum of understanding to develop a wind assisted propulsion system. DNV

Classification society DNV will provide technical assistance and a design approval for the rotor sail system, which will be developed by the South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).

They will also conduct a study on a wind assisted propulsion system for deep-sea vessels such as LNG carriers and VLCCs.

DSME is currently working on a prototype of its rotor sail system, which is expected to be ready by next month.

Rotor sails can reduce a ship's fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by harnessing wind power. This is done with a rotating cylindrical column on the deck of the ship that generates additional thrust for its propulsion system.

By Konica Bhatt

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