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Wind assisted ship propulsion has returned in ship design

August 3, 2021, by Jaap Proost

Wind assisted ship propulsion (WASP) enjoys growing shipping interest, driven by the need to curb climate change. One of the most proven technologies in this field are Flettner-rotor vessels.

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