Odfjell’s chemical tanker Bow Olympus is currently crossing the Atlantic powered by a combination of wind-assisted propulsion and a certified sustainable 100% biofuel, marking the company’s first near carbon-neutral transatlantic voyage.Real…
Odfjell’s chemical tanker Bow Olympus is currently crossing the Atlantic powered by a combination of wind-assisted propulsion and a certified sustainable 100% biofuel, marking the company’s first near carbon-neutral transatlantic voyage.
Real-time data from the voyage confirms that the dual propulsion approach is both technically feasible and impactful, as the vessel’s GHG emissions on the current voyage meet the 2050 Fuel EU Maritime GHG intensity targets and IMO’s GFI Direct Compliance targets at least until 2044.
The power of wind-assisted propulsion has been tested through Bow Olympus’ two first cross-Atlantic voyages.
The four 22-meter suction sails have been operational under varying weather conditions, with the performance closely monitored by Odfjell’s crew and technology team on board and onshore.
In addition to the sails, Odfjell decided to double the exploration and added another element to Bow Olympus’ current Atlantic crossing - 100% sustainable biofuel. The goal was to explore a pathway towards near-net-zero operations for a deep-sea vessel.
The bunkered biofuel was sourced from certified sustainable waste materials. The certification body is accredited by both IMO and EU.
As Bow Olympus reaches European shores this weekend, the ship will demonstrate that the dual propulsion solution is a realistic pathway to carbon
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