The world's first cargo vessel with Wind Challenger has been delivered -MOL Wind Challenger Project-

SHOFU MARU, the world's first cargo vessel (bulk carrier) with Wind Challenger (a hard sail wind power propulsion system) was delivered on October 7, 2022.

The Wind Challenger was developed mainly by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and uses a telescoping hard sail that harnesses wind power to propel the vessel. By installing the system, it is possible to reduce the amount of fuel used for operation, which is expected to reduce environmental impact and improve economic efficiency.

Please check out how the SHOFU MARU was completed!

Once again casting a spotlight on the wind as clean and unlimited source of energy, MOL aims to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reviving sail vessels based on a whole new idea.


Please check our relating Press Releases for more information.
https://bit.ly/molpr-20221007-eng Oct 7, 2022
https://bit.ly/molpr-20220810-eng Aug 10, 2022
https://bit.ly/molpr-20220323-eng March 23, 2022
https://bit.ly/molpr-20220201-eng February 01, 2022
https://bit.ly/molpr-20210330-eng March 30, 2021
https://bit.ly/mol-pressrelease-20201210-eng December 10, 2020
https://bit.ly/mol-pressrelease-20191015-eng October 15, 2019
https://bit.ly/mol-pressrelease-20191003-eng October 3, 2019

MOL Service site "Wind Challenger"
https://www.mol-service.com/service/windch...

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