Overview
- 388,000 DWT Valemax Ore Carrier
- Installation Yard: Yiu Lian Dockyards (Shekou) Ltd
- Class: DNV
- Client: Berge Bulk
- Charterer: Vale
- Delivered in May 2024
Approach
- 4 Rotor Sails (5m x 35m) were installed
- The Rotor Sails were installed on Anemoi’s bespoke folding deployment system, whereby the sails can be folded from the vertical to mitigate impact on air draught and cargo handling operations when in port.
- Mobilisation of global supply chain and full stakeholder engagement, including management of the Class approval process
- Rotor Sails were successfully installed, installation of equipment was achieved in less than a day per unit
- All Rotor Sails are automated and controlled from the Bridge Control Unit (BCU)
- Annual reduction in fuel consumption and emissions is expected to be around 8%
Leveraging the latest in wind technology to reduce our fleet’s emissions is an important part of Berge Bulk’s ‘Maritime Marshall Plan’ for decarbonisation.
Paolo Tonon
Technical Director of Berge Bulk
Case Studies
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