Airseas’ Seawing system receives further orders from K Line. Airseas kite system takes to the air during sea trials
Airseas’ Seawing system receives further orders from K Line. Airseas kite system takes to the air during sea trials Tranquil dark and deep ocean with blue sky International shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has ordered three further Seawing systems from manufacturer Airseas. The recent order means five of the company’s vessels will now utilize the wind propulsion technology to reduce emissions. Once delivered to K Line the sustainable solutions will be installed on three Post-Panamax bulkers, after the first two systems are fitted to two Capesize bulkers toward the latter part of 2022. The Seawing systems consist of parafoils which fly around 300m above the sea to harness wind power to aid in vessel propulsion. This enables main engine load to be reduced and an expected average fuel and emissions saving of 20%. The systems will utilize digital twins and advanced automation systems to ensure the Seawing systems are safely deployed, operated and stored with minimal int...