Wind power gives vessels wings
As the energy transition debate swirls across the marine industry, eConowind has quietly ramped up production to meet demand for its wind-assisted ship propulsion solutions. Now embarking on its third generation flexible, vertical ‘wing’ that converts wind into extra thrust, the company is eagerly addressing a sizeable order book. CEO Frank Nieuwenhuis explained to Andy Probert why wind power innovations on vessels are here to stay.