Econowind has successfully installed four 16m VentoFoils on board the chemical tanker M/T Jutlandia Swan, owned and operated by Danish shipping company Uni-Tankers. The units were installed in four days in the Port of Rotterdam. The installation marks another important step in the growing adoption of wind-assisted ship propulsion technology for tankers. With over 130 VentoFoils sold to date, Econowind continues to expand its footprint in commercial fleets.
“This is the fourth tanker to sail with VentoFoils,” said Chiel de Leeuw, chief commercial officer at Econowind. “It shows how our suction wing technology is gaining traction in the tanker segment. Thanks to our experience and ATEX-approved systems, we know what’s required for these vessels. And we’re proud to support Uni-Tankers as they take this important step.”
“Wind-assisted ship propulsion has clear potential – but its real value depends on how well it integrates into daily operations. Now we’ll be able to test how these sails behave at sea, what they mean for fuel efficiency and how the crew can work with them in practice,” added Kristian Larsen, technical director at Uni-Tankers.
Uni-Tankers will now use M/T Jutlandia Swan as a test case for integrating suction-based wind propulsion in everyday tanker operations.