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 […]
Orcelle gave input to IMO meeting in London
Our team of innovators presented at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London, addressing the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) on our new wind propulsion ships.Hosted by Wallenius Wilhelmsen and […]
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.
Full Speed Ahead in Sweden
As the first big parts of the full-scale wing prototype have arrived in Landskrona, Sweden, it is full speed ahead for project partner Oceanbird. With the assembly underway, this clearly marks a shift from the design phase to realization.
Summarizing 2023: How far have we come?
In the pursuit of revolutionizing maritime transportation, Orcelle Horizon has embarked on an ambitious journey with a clear vision: the development of the world’s first wind-powered pure truck carrier, the Orcelle Wind. This collaborative effort among 11 European partners, spearheaded by Wallenius Wilhelmsen, aims to transform the industry’s landscape by harnessing wind power to drive sustainability while maximizing efficiency.
Towards Wind-Powered Ships for Deep Sea Cargo Transport
Wind-powered ships used to be a thing of the past. During the 2023 SNAME Maritime Convention, we explained how that is simply not the case anymore.
