The transition to “clean” technologies in shipping unexpectedly led to the fact that shipbuilders remembered … about sails. The result was the identification in a large trading shipping company (CMES) of a new supertanker “New Aden”, equipped in addition to the main power plant with 40-meter retractable sails with an area of 1200 square meters . m each. Thanks to them, a giant ship can save up to 10% of fuel while sailing.
A 333 meter long supertanker built by the Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) shipyard was launched two lands.
The process is highlighted by the “intelligent control of aerodynamic sails” system, which monitors weather conditions, the current navigation situation and adjusts the angle of the sails for the most efficient use of wind power.
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Source: Tech Cult
