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Approval in Principle (AiP) Obtained for a New LNG Carrier Equipped with 4 Units
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WIND CHALLENGER
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has developed the Wind Challenger, which converts wind energy directly to a vessel propulsion force through an extensive use of the latest technologies. Wind energy is clean and unlimited. We aim to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by converting wind energy to propulsion force for ships. In October 2022, the 1st vessel, “SHOFU MARU” was delivered and started operation.
WIND HUNTER
This is an ultimate zero emission project under the Wind Challenger Project, currently in progress with MOL.
Offshore wind energy from sails is used not only as a propulsive force for the vessels, but also for the generation of hydrogen. We are studying ways to supply hydrogen to users on shore by combining this system with fuel cell, etc.
download materials about outlines the Wind Challenger, including its structure and how it is propelled by wind.
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World's first installation of the two Wind Challenger sails for LNG carrier
It was decided to equip a new LNG carrier scheduled for delivery in 2026 with two Wind Challenger, making it the world’s first LNG carrier to feature wind-assisted ship propulsion systems. -
Installation of the Wind Challenger by Retrofitting on an In-service Vessel
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) was decided to install Wind Challenger sails by Retrofitting on an in-service vessel.
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Delivery of the first crane vessel equipped with Wind Challenger
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)'s initiatives on the world's first crane vessel equipped with the Wind Challenger.
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WIND CHALLENGER Delivered the First vessel
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has developed the Wind Challenger, which converts wind energy directly to a vessel propulsion force. As a part of this project, the hard sail system to be installed on the first Wind Challenger ship was finally completed in February 2022.
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WIND CHALLENGER Hard Sail Completed
The hard sail system to be installed on the first Wind Challenger ship was finally completed.
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