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Giant supertanker uses 9.8% less fuel thanks to 130-foot sails

October 12, 2022 by Leo

As the shipping industry moves to decarbonize, huge sails could be making a comeback. The China Merchant Energy Shipping company (CMES) has taken delivery of a new supertanker, whose four large sails will cut down average fuel consumption by nearly 10%.

Source: Giant supertanker uses 9.8% less fuel thanks to 130-foot sails

Pretty nifty idea.

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