Odfjell Plans Second eSail Retrofit Following Bow Olympus Trials
Norwegian tanker operator Odfjell will install upgraded eSails on a second chemical tanker next year, building on performance data from the Bow Olympus.
Chemical tanker operator Odfjell is proceeding with plans to install suction sail technology on a second vessel in its fleet next year, expanding its commitment to wind-assisted propulsion.
The decision follows operational trials of eSails installed on the chemical tanker Bow Olympus. Although the initial deployment encountered some reliability challenges, the operating results have provided the company with the confidence to move forward with another retrofit.
The upcoming installation will incorporate improved versions of the eSail units, designed to address the operational and mechanical issues identified during the trials on Bow Olympus.
Shipowners across multiple maritime segments continue to test wind-assisted systems as part of broader operational strategies to lower bunker consumption and meet tightening environmental requirements.
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