World's first kite on a cargo vessel

BBC Chartering Buys Diesel Ship with 'SkySail' Kite
Germany-based BBC Chartering announced this month
that it recently bought the multi-purpose vessel, “BBC
SkySails,” which features a 320 square-meter kite that can
deliver diesel engine load relief of up to 2,000 kilowatts “at
favorable wind conditions.”
Commenting on the deal, BBCK Chartering managing
director Svend Andersen said that “there are many technological
developments underway that have the potential to innovate
and influence the future of shipping, By adding 'BBC
SkySails' to our fleet, we can offer an innovative service that
allows to measurably reducing emissions and hence credibly
and visibly supports a charter client's corporate sustainability
strategy.”
Cooperation with SkySails, manufacturer of the kit system,
will “improve the practical application of the towing
kite system on board,” according to the company.
Stephan Wrage, CEO of Germany-based SkySails, added
that the technology “offers cargo owners and shippers the possibility
to share into our joint responsibility for green actions.”
“We look forward to develop such ideas together with
BBC Chartering and other interested parties,” Wrage added.

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