The shipping industry is a vital component of the world economy. Facing the global climate change challenges, the shipping industry must find new ways to reduce its footprint and emissions while keeping costs under control.
While the European commission and the IMO (International Maritime Organization) are paving the way towards ambitious reductions of emissions by as early as 2030, Aeroforce provides the opportunity to harness the power of a free, clean and widely available source of power.
Wind propulsion, along with digital tools, data gathering and processing, can save 20% to 30% on fuel consumptions and therefore on CO₂ and other GHG emissions, helping the shipping industry to comply with the mandatory regulations (CII, EEXI, EEDI, FUEL EU, IMO).
Simulation on a transatlantic route
120 m multi-purpose
bulk carrier
4 Aeroforce© wings
(AF300)
(based on 250 days)
FOR A RETROFIT VESSEL
FOR A NEW VESSEL
FOR A WIND- POWERED VESSEL
Return on investment in 5 to 7 years
| AF 100 | AF 180 | AF 300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing area | 100 m² | 180 m² | 300 m² |
| Mast height | 19 m | 28 m | 36 m |
| Upper chord | 4 m | 5 m | 6.2 m |
| Lower chord | 6.6 m | 8 m | 10.5 m |
| Equivalent engine power per wing* | 600 kW | 1080 kW | 1748 kW |
*Calculated based on an AWS of 35 knots and a TWA of 120°.
The integration of Aeroforce wings into the structure of commercial vessels focuses on minimising the impact of the wing propulsion system in terms of space requirements on and below deck, and interference with loading and unloading operations. The retractable design offers unique possibilities for achieving this objective.
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