Leading German multipurpose & heavy lift operator BBC Chartering has announced to cooperate[ds_preview] with the Hamburg based company Skysails. The background is the recently acquired multipurpose vessel »BBC Skysails« that can offer charter clients the possibility for »greener« sea transports. The 9,821 dwt vessel is fitted with the latest prototype of the Skysails auxiliary wind propulsion system. The system uses a kite with a surface measuring 320 m2 which can deliver an engine load relief of up to 2,000 KW at favourable wind conditions.
»There are many technological developments underway that have the potential to innovate and influence the future of shipping«, said Svend Andersen, Managing Director of BBC Chartering. »By adding ›BBC Skysails‹ to our fleet we can offer an innovative service that allows to measurably reducing emissions.«
Besides fostering »green shipping« awareness, the company reported that the cooperation also follows the goal to further probe and improve the practical application of the towing kite system on board.
