Autoshippers<\/a>, we know everything there is to know about\nshipping cars abroad and love to keep up with the latest innovations in the\nshipping industry, so what does Oceanbird\u2019s design mean for the future of\nshipping?<\/p>\n\n\n\nInnovative Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Oceanbird\u2019s design is\none of a kind. The boat features retractable wind sails that reach 80 metres in\nheight. An algorithm operates these sails, calculating the most efficient way\nto utilise wind power while at sea. The vessel also has an engine that runs on\nclean fuel. The engine functions as a backup energy source, and aids in the\nship\u2019s departure from harbours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Oceanbird would be\nable to carry up to 7,000 cars with an average speed of ten knots. Designers\nsay the ship would be capable of crossing the Atlantic in around 12 days, while\ncurrent vessels typically make this journey in eight. As the first ship of its\nkind, Oceanbird\u2019s cutting-edge technology could deliver impressive results,\nshipping large amounts of cargo all while operating entirely on sustainable\nenergy. This vessel is sure to change the course of the shipping industry\nmoving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inspired by the Latest Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Oceanbird\u2019s\nresearch team used LiDAR scanning technology to come up with its design. This\ntechnology is similar to the systems in self-driving cars. LiDAR helps assess\nwind flow around the vessel and can detect changes up to 300 metres above the\nship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In developing this\ntechnology, Oceanbird\u2019s engineers made some new discoveries about wind speed.\nThey tracked 35 million measuring points and noted less difference in wind\nspeed than they had initially anticipated. They also discovered the ship\u2019s\ndesign, in addition to its sails, can impact wind speed and direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oceanbird\u2019s designers\nconducted multiple digital simulations and model tests to zero in on a design\nfor completely wind-powered transport. They believe the Oceanbird has the potential to change not only cargo\nship designs, but cruise ships and other large vessels as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pioneering a Sustainable Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Designs like Oceanbird\nprovide a promising alternative to traditional vessels, offering hope for a more\nsustainable future for all players in the shipping industry. The chief\noperating officer at Wallenius Marine, Per Tunell, said: \u201cOur vision is to lead the way towards truly sustainable\nshipping, and of course we want others to join us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team sees the\ndevelopment of planet-friendly alternatives as a path we can all take together.\nTunell commented: “It is not a competition, but rather a direction we all\nneed to take. By being transparent in the process, we want to inspire others to\ntest the limit to what is possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Embarking on a New Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While the Oceanbird\u2019s\ndevelopment is well underway, it won\u2019t take its first voyage for a while yet.\nWallenius Marine says the vessel should be ready by the end of 2021, but it\nwon\u2019t set sail until 2024 at the earliest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But you can keep up to\ndate on the Oceanbird\u2019s latest developments by visiting Wallenius Marine\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ship Your Vehicle with the Experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At Autoshippers, we have 20 years\u2019 experience helping customers ship their cars overseas. We know everything there is to know about shipping vehicles by cargo ship, and we\u2019re happy to help you get your vehicle abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you are moving overseas or shipping your car for a specific event, Autoshippers is here to help. Learn about our most efficient transportation options, rules and regulations, and the prices we offer on our website. Visit us today and get your free quote here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The shipping industry is constantly finding new ways to develop more efficient and sustainable operations. This sector delivers around 90 per cent of goods around the world, fuelling the global economy and making affordable food and other vital goods available to people around the world. So what happens when forms of energy such as solar […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1364,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[148,35],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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