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Anemoi will continue to use the Port of Blyth as a test centre for its rotor sail technology (source: Anemoi Marine Technologies)
05 Dec 2022by Riviera News
Anemoi Marine Technologies has extended the lease for their land-based rotor sail test facility at the UK’s Porth of Blyth amidst a period of growth for the business
Wind propulsion specialist Anemoi has maintained a test facility at the Port of Blyth, a leading offshore energy support base, for nearly a decade, and Anemoi said its collaboration with the port has been instrumental in bringing its rotor sail technology to the market.
The location of the Port of Blyth on England’s northeast coast near Newcastle, on the North Sea sees weather patterns that offer similar testing conditions to those encountered at sea, enabling Anemoi to test the performance of rotor sails in a controlled environment. Anemoi’s said its facility at the port houses a full-scale folding rotor sail and that the testing environment continues to play an important role in the development of Anemoi rotor sails.
The port’s CEO Martin Lawlor said “Anemoi plays a key role in decarbonisation within the maritime industry, and we are proud to facilitate forward-thinking companies who are creating a greener future. There is a growing cluster of pioneering businesses along the estuary that are leading the energy transition from Blyth.”
Anemoi CEO Kim Diederichsen added “We’re delighted to be extending our lease at the Port of Blyth. Anemoi is going from strength to strength as rotor sails become an integral tool in the race to reduce global ship emissions. Anemoi are proud to invest in the United Kingdom and continue our close ties with such a significant port.”
Port of Blyth is the port operating division of Blyth Harbour Commission, an independent statutory trust established in 1882 and is one of the largest trust ports in the UK handling cargo across four terminals based around the River Blyth.
Wind propulsion continues to gain traction with industry groups expecting more major owners to use wind propulsion as a way to curb carbon emissions.
In Anemoi’s case, Singapore-based dry bulk owner Berge Bulk will fit two bulkers in their in their fleet with Anemoi rotor sails. The 388,000 dwt Berge Neblina, a Valemax ore carrier built in 2012 will sport four rotor sails. The ship was made ’wind-ready’ earlier this year with structural integration required prior to installing the technology carried out during a scheduled drydock. And the same approach has been taken with Berge Mulhacen, a 2017-built 210,000-dwt Newcastlemax bulk carrier.
Additionally, MOL Group said it is examining the feasibility of adopting Anemoi Marine Technologies’ rotor sail system.
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