In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we are In Conversation with Tuomas Riski CEO of Norsepower, which manufacturers mechanical sails to bring wind power into the 21st century.

Tuomas talks with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand about reducing fuel consumption and emissions by fitting mechanical sails to vessels. The episode includes discussion about:

• A modernised mechanical sail
• Levels of reduction in fuel consumption and emissions
• Combining with alternative fuels to reduce costs
• Installation and operation of mechanical sails
• Changing wind from an enemy to a friend of ships
• Retrofits versus newbuilds
• Payback period and vessel trading patterns

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