While sails are usually used for recreational purposes, a German shipping company plans to use it to boost its vessel’s propulsion.A snippet from CNN:
The "SkySail", a 160 square-meter kite tethered to a mast, has successfully undergone years of trial runs and Bremen shipowner Beluga Shipping believes it will help its vessels cut fuel use by 15 to 20 percent. The "MV Beluga SkySails", now being built and fitted with a paraglider-shaped sail and a "smart" central steerage unit, will make its maiden voyage in early 2007.
Link & Image: CNN
Tags: SkySail | Sail | Cargo Ship | Ship | Propulsion
Comments