BAR Technologies received the Type Approval Design Certificate (TADC) from Bureau Veritas for its 37.5-meter WindWings® system, a validation that confirms its compliance with the industry’s most stringent structural, material and safety standards. This paves the way for its implementation in both newbuilding vessels and retrofit programs.
About WindWings® technology
WindWings® incorporates a patented three-element sail design that offers up to 2.5 times more lift than traditional systems. By not requiring continuous power to operate, the system saves an average of 1.5 tons of fuel and 4.7 tons of CO2 per day on international routes.
Union Maritime Ltd (UML) is among the first operators to integrate WindWings® on its BV-rated vessels. The planned installations represent a relevant starting point for the commercial expansion of the system and consolidate the industry’s interest in zero-emission technology alternatives.
A certification that adds confidence to the market
The approval by Bureau Veritas adds to DNV’s previous endorsement of previous endorsement by DNVpositioning WindWings® as a WindWings® as one of the few wind-assisted propulsion solutions endorsed by multiple classification societies. This reinforces its credibility with shipowners and operators looking for sustainable technologies.
Yannis Calogeras, CEO of Bureau Veritas Marine, noted that this collaboration demonstrates what is possible when technical rigor is combined with the ambition to innovate. For his part, John Cooper, CEO of BAR Technologies, noted that this latest certification is more than just a technical requirement.
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