New build

Dual-Fuel Methanol MR Tankers equipped with two Rigid Tiltable Wingsails (OW RT)

A MR tanker equipped with 2 Rigid Tiltable Wingsails

2 OW RT

Rigid Tiltable Wingsails (363m²)

2.1t

daily fuel savings

8.4t

daily CO₂e savings (1)

less than 2 years

payback when using Methanol
USE CASE

New generation of MR Tankers assisted by wind propulsion

01.

Challenges

MR Tankers mostly operate on spot market with constantly changing routes, requiring best-in-class headwind performance. From an Operations perspective, the Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) must be compatible with ATEX (Ex rating) restrictions and compatible with air draft restrictions.

The Tankers will be equipped with our tiltable OceanWings ensuring smooth port operations.

The 3D render of the OceanWings rigid tiltable wingsail. The letters "OCEANWINGS" are written on the white body of the wingsail. The wingsail is not tilted: it stands straight up.
The 3D render of the OceanWings rigid tiltable wingsail. The letters "OCEANWINGS" are written on the white body of the wingsail. The wingsail is tilting to the right.
Side view of the OceanWings rigid tiltable wingsail base, zooming in the boom, red mounting assembly, and structural support struts.
A lowerable fixed wingsail from OceanWings, standing on the ship deck. It stands straight to the blue sky.
02.

Our value proposition

With its unique design, our 363m² Rigid Tiltable Wingsails (OW RT) provide an excellent thrust at acute apparent wind angles, while being ATEX compliant

Our two Rigid Tiltable OceanWings (OW RT) will allow 2.1 tonnes of fuel savings and 8.4 tonnes of CO2e savings per day (1). This is particularly significant for a ship fueled with methanol which has a lower energy density than HFO. As such, OceanWings contribute to achieving the IMO 2030 targets.


(1) Based on HFO WTW carbon dioxide equivalent emission factor calculated using a 100-year Global Warming Potential, ICCT

03.

Typical trading route

The world map with the trading routes of the MR tanker retrofitting OceanWings rigid tiltable wingsail, in orange color. The route shows that the MR tanker moves between Europe and the east coast of the north America.
04.

Key ship features

Length

183m

Beam

32m

Deadweight

49 000mt
05.

Our solution

OW RT
Rigid Tiltable Wingsail

Our Rigid Tiltable Wingsail (OW RT) has been specifically engineered for seamless integration in both newbuilds and retrofits, its unique compactness when folded is tailored to address existing port operations constraints, ensuring smooth loading and unloading processes.

OW 
RT

Rigid Tiltable Wingsail

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Two Rigid Tiltable Wingsails from OceanWings. The one on the left stands straight. The other on the right is tilting to the right.

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Whether you are a Charterer, a Shipowner or manager, a Shipdesigner, a Class society, a Shipyard, a Seafarer or simply someone interested in Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems, we look forward to working together for a better future.

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Calm ocean surface under the light-blue sky.
A Canopée RoRo vessel on a calm ocean, equipped with 4 Lowerable Fixed Wingsails from OceanWings. The side of the ship displays "Ariane 6 on board", and the logos of ESA and Alizés.

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