Second Maersk Tankers MR Tanker Gets eSAILs
1, May 2026
Maersk Tahiti has become the second Maersk Tankers MR tanker fitted with Spanish-made eSAIL suction sails under a five-vessel programme.
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Union Maritime Ltd. delivers LNG dual-fuel, wind-assisted LR2 MT SPA
9, January 2026
Union Maritime has taken delivery of MT SPA, an LR2 tanker built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings, combining LNG dual-fuel propulsion with WindWings and targeting FuelEU Maritime compliance through 2040.
SeaWasp MR Tanker Concept Cuts Propulsion Demand by 876 kW
18, December 2025
SeaWasp MR tanker simulations show 876 kW average propulsion contribution on a San Francisco–South Korea run, described as equal to about 597.2 tonnes of fuel saved per year.
France Begins Construction of Next-Generation Patrol Vessel with Wind-Assisted Propulsion
20, September 2025
France has started construction of its next-generation patrol vessel, integrating hybrid propulsion and wind-assisted technology to boost efficiency and sustainability.
