London Calling: IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Ready to Take Wing
The IMO’s upcoming decision on the Net-Zero Framework could significantly reshape global shipping. Orcelle Horizon partners will be present at the MEPC meeting in London. Innovation centre Maritime CleanTech and […]
Milestone Moment: Oceanbird Wing Rises High in Landskrona
The official inauguration of the Wing 560 marks a new era for wind propulsion. With the first prototype ready for testing and tweaking on land, the cutting-edge solution is soon ready to cut emissions at sea.
Gearing Up for Wind: Orcelle Horizon Visits the Oceanbird Prototype
An energetic project consortium recently gathered in Sweden for our latest general assembly — and a front-row look at Oceanbird’s new Wing 560.
Orcelle Horizon brought wind to Nor-Shipping
Nor-Shipping gathered key maritime players from all over the world in Oslo, Norway in early June. As wind propulsion is increasingly getting traction in the shipping industry, Orcelle Horizon was a given on this year’s agenda.
The steel mast is in place in Landskrona
The 40-meter-high steel mast is now installed on the foundation at the testsite in Landskrona.
Ready for a 40m Steel Mast
Progress is strong at the Oceanbird testsite in Landskrona. Now, the 100-ton prototype foundation is installed outside and ready to support the 40-meter-high steel mast and composites that make up […]
Big Scale Wind Tunnel Tests
Gothenburg, Sweeden – Cutting-edge tests are underway for the world’s first wind-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC). Wallenius Marine, in collaboration with Volvo and RISE Maritime Department, is putting […]
Exciting Progress for the First Wing Sail Installation on Tirranna
Zhoushan, China—In a significant milestone towards new wind propulsion, our first demonstrator vessel, Tirranna, is docked at IMC Shipyard in Zhoushan, China. She is currently undergoing critical retrofitting to prepare […]
Preparing the Crew to Sail with Wind
Sweden – Using large wing sails on commercial ships is an effective technical alternative to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping. The design of wind-powered ships requires new solutions at various […]
Uniting for Progress: Highlights from the General Assembly in Bruges
Over two days, all 11 partners of the EU-funded Orcelle Horizon project convened in Bruges, Belgium, for the General Assembly. Here we got to catch up, realign, and strengthen our collaborative efforts towards our final goal: bringing wind back to shipping.
