The installation of the rotor sails was completed in October 2024 at China’s COSCO Zhoushan shipyard. placed in Sohar Max about 35 meters each The rotor sails, which are long and approximately 5 meters in diameter, stand out as an important step towards increasing the energy efficiency of the ship. These sails provide fuel by increasing the ship’s power with the wind. reduce consumption by 6 percent and aims to reduce carbon emissions by 3,000 tons per year.
Sohar Max made its first voyage to the Brazilian port of Tubarao, where it started testing this innovative system. started the testing process however, testing will continue with future expeditions. The project includes Brazilian mining giant Vale SA, Omani shipowner Asyad and UK-based rotor sail provider Anemoi.
Rotor sails are increasingly being adopted as a technology that helps ship owners achieve net-zero emissions targets. This technology, in addition to its compact structure, provides ships with great thrust, allowing them to comply with international emission reduction standards such as CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) and EEDI/EEXI. Meanwhile, Vale announced that it will apply a similar system to another VLOC ship and that this project will be completed towards the end of 2025.
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