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WinGD’s X-EL Integrated Energy solution will be deployed with wind-assisted propulsion systems. Courtesy: WinGD

Xiamen Shipbuilding and WinGD to build four wind-assisted vessels

The vessels are being built for Union Maritime Limited (UML).

Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co. is set to work with marine power company WinGD to build four 113,600 deadweight tonnage wind-assisted vessels.

In a statement, WinGD said this will be the first time its X-EL Integrated Energy solution will be deployed with wind-assisted propusion systems

Xiamen Shipbuilding will build the vessels, with WinGD configuring the hybrid power system, installing a shaft generator for the main engines, coupled with its system.

“Our ambition is to build the most energy efficient vessels on the market and we believe wind-assisted propulsion is a key element in achieving that,” UML head of technical Bhuvnesh Dogra said.

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