Berge Olympus is set to revolutionize cargo shipping with the installation of four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies. These massive sails harness wind power, significantly reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
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Berge Olympus, a Newcastlemax bulker, is equipped with four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies that use wind power to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Introducing Berge Olympus
Berge Bulk has introduced its groundbreaking vessel, named the Berge Olympus. Interesting Engineering reported that this Newcastlemax bulker is poised to transform cargo shipping by incorporating a remarkable innovation, the installation of four BARTech WindWings, a creation by Yara Marine Technologies.
These massive sails are designed to harness wind power, offering a substantial reduction in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The Berge Olympus is equipped with these colossal WindWings, and is now preparing to embark on an extraordinary voyage.
Fitted with these massive WindWings, the Berge Olympus is gearing up for an exceptional journey along the trade route between Brazil and China, known for its favorable wind conditions.
Each WindWing boasts impressive dimensions, spanning 20 meters in width and 37.5 meters in height, surpassing even the wingspan of the world's largest passenger aircraft, the A380. In total, these WindWings provide a surface area exceeding 3,000 square meters, which is more than three times the size of the massive airplane's wings.
Commitment to Environmental Responsibility
Berge Bulk's new technology comes with substantial environmental benefits, as stated on its official press release. On a standard global route, the Berge Olympus is projected to achieve a remarkable daily fuel savings of 6 tonnes. This impressive outcome equates to a substantial 20 percent reduction in fuel consumption.
Moreover, it will make a significant contribution to the reduction of daily CO2 emissions, cutting them by about 19.5 tonnes. These accomplishments are a testament to Berge Bulk's strong commitment to sustainability and its pivotal role in supporting the industry's adherence to the new IMO regulations, focusing on reducing carbon intensity.
Berge Bulk CEO James Marshall highlighted the company's ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility. He stated that Berge Bulk is continually working to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of its existing fleet.
Over the years, they have made significant strides, achieving a remarkable 46 percent reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne mile, already surpassing the 2030 IMO target for reducing carbon emissions intensity.
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Marshall emphasized the urgency of expediting the shift toward zero-carbon fuels and commended the collaboration with BAR Technologies and Yara Marine Technologies, the brilliant minds behind the WindWing system. Reuters reported that he described the Berge Olympus as a symbol of both innovation and sustainability.
Berge Bulk's impressive project perfectly aligns with the company's goal of attaining carbon neutrality by 2025. It is an integral component of the organization's comprehensive decarbonization strategy, referred to as the "Marshall Plan," which is founded on four key pillars.
These pillars encompass the enhancement of fleet efficiency, the adoption of cutting-edge maritime technology, the exploration of new fuel alternatives, and substantial investments in carbon capture technologies.
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