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Scanlines Adds Rotor Sail to Ferry
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Baltic sea ferry operator Scandlines has added a rotor sail to a second ferry, the company has said.
Three years ago, the company put the energy-saving technology on its Copenhagen ferry. A second vessel, Berlin, has also been adapted with the technology.
According to the company, adding the marine technology to the ship saw carbon dioxide emissions fall on average by 4%.
However, at times of strong wind, a 20% reduction is possible, the company said.
Rotor Sail comprise a 30m high rotating cylinder to create a differential in airflow. That in turn results in a pressure difference and a lift force perpendicular to the wind flow direction.
This lift force lets the ship to use less fuel. Rotor sails are made by Finland's Norsepower.
