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WIND CHALLENGER | Delivered the First vessel
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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Voice of the crew and pilots of call who actually operated 1st Wind Challenger equipped vessel
Interviews with the inaugural crew members of SHOFU MARU (Captain and Chief Engineer) and pilots who actually operated the vessel.
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WIND CHALLENGER Sea Trial
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.
