In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we are In Conversation with Tuomas Riski CEO of Norsepower, which manufacturers mechanical sails to bring wind power into the 21st century.

Tuomas talks with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand about reducing fuel consumption and emissions by fitting mechanical sails to vessels. The episode includes discussion about:

A modernised mechanical sailLevels of reduction in fuel consumption and emissionsCombining with alternative fuels to reduce costsInstallation and operation of mechanical sailsChanging wind from an enemy to a friend of shipsRetrofits versus newbuildsPayback period and vessel trading patterns

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