Spain’s wind-assisted propulsion systems expert bound4blue has received full type approval design certificate (TADC) from DNV for its eSAIL®.
bound4blue said in its release that the certificate validates complete compliance with the classification society’s wind assisted propulsion systems technical standard, demonstrating that the team’s breakthrough suction sail technology is in line with the industry’s most advanced rule set.
As it is reported by the company, the eSAILs® are easy to install, simple to operate and maintain – with very few moving parts – and suitable for almost all shipping types.
They can be fitted as retrofits on a broad range of vessels, as well as newbuilds.
As bound4blue claims, it is a proposition that has won contracts with shipowners and operators including Odfjell, Eastern Pacific Shipping, Amasus, Marflet, Louis Dreyfus Company, and more.
Meanwhile, the units enhance compliance with existing and upcoming regulations, including improving vessel CII ratings, boosting EEDI and EEXI, complying with the advent of FuelEU Maritime, and contributing to saved allowances within the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.
Hasso Hoffmeister, senior principal engineer at DNV Maritime, noted: “Wind is an inexhaustible, free, zero carbon energy source, which is receiving increasing attention within the maritime industry.
“To harness its potential, owners require trusted systems, with validated technical and design compliance, to ensure the highest quality standards.”
