Odfjell Installs 4 bound4blue eSAILs® On Chemical Tanker Bow Olympus
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Odfjell, a Norwegian shipping company, has installed four eSAILs® from bound4blue on the 49,000 dwt chemical tanker Bow Olympus.
The newly installed 22-meter suction sails will enhance the vessel’s performance by optimising airflow, leading to fuel savings and a lower carbon footprint.
Odfjell sees it as an environmental and commercial advantage, helping it meet strict industry regulations.
The installation of the eSAILs® was carefully planned to fit into Bow Olympus’s busy operational schedule. The process was divided into two stages: The first stage took place during a scheduled drydocking, where sail pedestals were fitted onto the vessel.
The second stage was carried out at EDR Antwerp Shipyard, where the eSAILs® were lifted into place. This was only made possible by the seamless coordination between bound4blue, Odfjell, and the shipyard.
The entire installation was completed within two days.
Two major wins in a row!
Our second chemical tanker installation is complete with Odfjell!
4 eSAILs® (22m) installed on Bow Olympus (49K DWT) in 2 days in EDR Antwerp Shipyard.
Odfjell selected our eSAILs® after a study by RISE(formerly SSPA) on wind propulsion tech pic.twitter.com/XvrgdWQr10
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Odfjell conducted an extensive study of various wind-assisted technologies before selecting bound4blue’s wind propulsion system. The research, led by RISE (formerly SSPA), compared different solutions based on performance, return on investment, and compliance with maritime regulations.
The eSAILs® stood out for their high efficiency, generating six to seven times more propulsive lift than rigid sails of similar proportions. The mechanically simple design eliminates the need for complex tilting mechanisms, making installation and maintenance easier.
Safety was also a key consideration for a chemical tanker like Bow Olympus. Bound4blue provided non-ATEX units, which are suitable for tankers carrying hazardous cargo. This helped reduce capital costs (CAPEX) while simplifying
