Wind-assist propulsion gains shipbuilding heavyweight

New Aden, a 300,000-dwt very large crude carrier built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., was delivered in 2025 with four automated rigid sails designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Interest from major Asian shipbuilders has been viewed by wind-assist advocates as an important step toward broader adoption of the technology across the commercial fleet.
New Aden, a 300,000-dwt very large crude carrier built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., was deli
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