econowind

DNV Clears Way for Wide Wind-assist Deployment

Wind-assisted ship propulsion developer Econowind has received design approval from classification society DNV for its VentoFoil 3-Series suction wing, a milestone expected to simplify installation on DNV-classed vessels and accelerate adoption of wind-assist technology across the commercial shipping fleet. The Type Approval Design Certificate confirms the 16-meter VentoFoil complies with DNV's ST-0511 standard for wind-assisted propulsion systems, allowing shipowners and shipyards to integrate the technology without repeating a full design assessment ... [+]