Overview
- 400,000 DWT Valemax Bulk Carrier
- Installation Yard: COSCO Zhoushan
- Class: Class Lloyd’s Register
- Client: Vale
- Charterer: Vale
- Delivered in October 2024
Approach
- 5 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 following careful planning and close coordination between all stakeholders across the installation period.
- 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 6%
Since 2010, Vale has been operating with highly efficient ships and, in recent years, has fostered initiatives for the adoption of wind energy, which will play a central role in the decarbonization of maritime transport of iron ore. This project reinforces this tradition of Vale’s shipping area of investing in innovation and stimulating the modernization of the fleet to reduce emissions, in partnership with shipowners.
Rodrigo Bermelho
Vale's Director of Shipping
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