Swiss marine power company WinGD is set to integrate hybrid power and energy systems on a quartet of 113,600 dwt wind-assisted tankers to be built by China’s Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry for the UK-headquartered shipping player Union Maritime (UML). Per WinGD, this is the inaugural contract by which
Swedish ferry company Stena Line has unveiled a new wind-powered hybrid, several fuels-capable vessel concept that can reduce energy usage by 20 percent or more.
