MAERSK TANKERS SOURCES ESAILS FOR FUEL SAVINGS
Maersk Tankers has achieved a significant procurement milestone by installing four bound4blue eSAIL wind propulsion units on the Maersk Trieste, marking the first phase of its largest contract to date. 20 units across five mediumrange tankers. These autonomous suction sails deliver double-digit reductions in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, while enhancing Carbon Intensity Indicator ratings and securing rewards under FuelEU Maritime regulations.
The phased retrofit process – preparatory work in China followed by final installation in Belgium – minimises vessel downtime, demonstrating effective strategic sourcing for regulatory compliance and operational expenditure savings in tanker decarbonisation.
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