SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco Bay is being used to test a one-of-a-kind wind sail that could end up powering ferry boats. The objective is to reduce fuel use and air pollution. The 40-foot sail ...

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Floating wind farms offer a solution to harness stronger winds in deeper waters where traditional fixed turbines are not feasible. This technology presents environmental advantages, including less ...

The Sohar Max, a large tanker ship, was recently retrofitted with rotor sails to reduce fuel use and carbon emissions. The shipping industry is facing regulatory pressure to reduce emissions, and the ...

Before learning to make gasoline, diesel, and other substances needed to power our vehicles, wind had been humanity's fuel of choice. Unable to propel contraptions that moved over land, wind was THE ...

Built in Japan and kitted out with four giant 52-foot-6 inch sails similar to aircraft wings, the tanker's owners hope to cut fuel consumption by 10 to 20 percent as the sails will allow the ship's ...

Norsepower has launched Norsepower True Performance, a new system designed to measure and monitor the performance of wind propulsion in maritime operations. This system evaluates the effectiveness of ...

Developed by DSIC, the wind-assisted LNG carrier introduces an integrated solution combining LNG dual-fuel propulsion with ...

Kongsberg Maritime has launched K-Sail, a new service that helps vessel owners choose and integrate wind-assist technology effectively. Wind-assist technology has rapidly gained popularity and variety ...