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Chiel de Leeuw

Econowind names Chiel de Leeuw its new CCO

With wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) being installed on an ever increasing number and range of ships, Zeewolde, Netherlands-headquartered VentoFoil suction sail pioneer Econowind has named Chiel de Leeuw as chief commercial

Nor-Shipping 2023 Awards announcement
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Nor-Shipping 2023 awards winners announced

The winners of the Nor-Shipping 2023 awards have been announced — with wind-assistance a common element of all of the top three winning entries. Swedish/Danish tanker operator Terntank, wind power pioneer AlfaWall

New Terntank vessels will have suction sails and methanol dual fuel engines

Neste charters Terntank newbuild duo

Finnish refiner Neste has signed an agreement to time charter in two low-emission 15,000 dwt products tankers with foldable suction sails and methanol dual fuel engines. Designed by Kongsberg, the vessels were