The Wind Route for SMM 2024 (un-official) by international_windship_association

Navigating Wind Propulsion at SMM 2024

Interested in how ships can harness the power of the wind? Follow the Wind Propulsion Route below to discover all of the wind-assist and primary wind propulsion technologies being showcased at SMM. Embark on a voyage of discovery of all things wind propulsion by following this map and attending key events by scanning the QR codes on the back page!

A3.108 - International Windship Association

International Windship Association (IWSA) facilitates and promotes wind propulsion solutions for commercial shipping worldwide and brings together all parties in the development of a wind ship sector to shape industry and government attitudes and policies. wind-ship.org

A4.123 - Thordon Bearings

Thordon provides a pollution-free solution to replace greased bronze bearings, eliminating safety issues when manually greasing bearings in hard-to-reach locations onboard ships. Thordon non-metallic bearings are easily and safely machined. thordonbearings.com

A4.229 - bound4blue

Complying with regulations while increasing your profits is possible with our suction sail (eSAIL®). It is a validated technology, with low maintenance, quick & easy installation, and is fully automated. bound4blue.com

A4.418 - Dealfeng New Energy Technology

Dealfeng is a clean energy technology company integrating the design, manufacturing and turn-key rotor sail wind assisted propulsion system. dealfeng.com

A4.234 - OceanWings

OceanWings is a French industrial startup that designs, manufactures and markets semi-rigid and rigid wingsails designed for installation on ships of any size and type, helping to reduce operational costs and CO2 emissions by cutting fossil fuel consumption. oceanwings.com

A3. 108 - Maritime Campus Leer

The Maritime Campus in Leer brings together the work of MARIKO GmbH, University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES and Nautitec GmbH & Co. KG. hs-emden-leer.de

A3.108 - MARIKO

MARIKO is a non-profit company founded in 2010 by the district of Leer and the shipowners Alfred Hartmann and Herrmann Buss (now retired). Our activities can be divided into two focus areas: projects and knowledge transfer and maritime security training. mariko-leer.de

A3.108 - Fraunhofer IWES

The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES secures investments in technological developments in the wind energy and hydrogen technology sectors. iwes.fraunhofer.de

A3.203 - BAR Technologies

Come and see our 2m high WindWings® scale model in action and try our VR goggles to experience the technology at full scale as installed. bartechnologies.uk

A3.321 - Anemoi Marine Technologies

Through research and innovation, Anemoi have reimagined rotor sail technology for commercial use on modern ships to reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions by 5-30%. anemoimarine.com

A3.417 - D-ICE Engineering

D-ICE offers a complete navigation, optimisation and control system to reach the best operational excellence, including ECDIS, route optimisation, advanced autopilot, dynamic positioning and performance analysis. dice-engineering.com

A3.417 - Wisamo Michelin WISAMO [Wing Sail Mobility] is an innovation from the Michelin Group. WISAMO is a simple, automated and fully retractable wind propulsion solution, usable on any type of boat to reduce the environmental footprint of merchant ships. wisamo.michelin.com

A3.417 - Wind for Goods

Wind for Goods, the International summit for wind maritime transport, offers you to meet the key players of the French wind-powered marine transport sector, and share about the forthcoming Wind For Goods on 19 & 20 June 2025. windforgoods.fr

A3.417 - CWS

CWS’ Airfin350 wingsail is designed to significantly boost efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. This patented asymmetrical, rigid, and foldable wingsail represents a leap forward in sea transport, paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable future. computedwingsail.com

A1.226 - Oceanbird

Oceanbird provides wings for a shipping revolution. We have industrial strength and a long-term perspective thanks to our parent companies Alfa Laval and Wallenius, which are key players in the shipping industry. During 2024, we are producing our first wing sails. theoceanbird.com

Hall A1 Ship operation equipment, environmental technologies

A1.204 - Liebherr-Components

For 75 years, Liebherr has provided reliable, high-tech cranes and components for maritime and other industries, offering durable, customisable solutions with excellent after-sales support, emphasising customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. liebherr.com

Deck equipment, cargo handling t

Hall A2 Pumps, valves, compressors, ne

A1.223 - Becker Marine Systems

A2.118 - RISE, Research Institutes of Sweden

Hall A3/A4 Prime movers, propulsion systems nologies

Hall B1 National pavilions

Hall B2

Hall B2/B3

Shipyards, shipbuilding industry

RISE offers independent guidance and 3rd party assessments within shipping and maritime operations. This includes wind-powered ships, maritime logistics, maritime informatics, underwater technology, and offshore wind power. ri.se/en/offer/wind-powered-ships

A2.118 (Future Fuels Area) - REEL

National pavilions

Becker Marine Systems have developed two types of Anti-DriftSystems necessary to compensate the aerodynamic lateral force of wind-assisted ships that help powerful modern rigs fully exploit their potential. becker-marine-systems.com

Hall B3/B4

Hall B5

Production equipment, ship engineeri design

Maritime security and defence

Shipyards, shipbuilding industry

National pavilions

REEL is a French industrial group developing a suction wing, an auxiliary propulsion system by wind for maritime transport that allows fuel savings and CO2 emission reductions. reelinternational.com

B1.OG.307 - NAPA

With over 30 years of operation, NAPA is a leading software and data services provider for ship design and operations to enable safer, more sustainable, and future-proof maritime industry. napa.fi

B1.OG.309 - Norsepower

Since 2014, Norsepower Rotor Sails™ harness the wind to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by 5–25%, even 70% in ideal conditions. norsepower.com

B1.OG.312 - North Windships

Leveraging sailing expertise, North Windships present the DynaRig and Aerorig—innovative, free-standing rigs transforming maritime transport for a sustainable future. northwindships.com

B1.EG.406 - Knud E. Hansen

Knud E. Hansen is a naval architecture consultancy for the design of merchant and passenger vessels. We undertake research into modern sail technology and have designed sail powered vessels for many owners. knudehansen.com

B2.EG.102 - CargoKite

CargoKite was founded in 2022 and provides wind-powered container ships through an innovative kite propulsion system. cargokite.com

B2.EG.320 - MARIN Maritime Research Institute Netherlands MARIN is a globally recognised top institute for maritime research. It’s mission is ‘Better Ships, Blue Oceans’: they stand for clean, smart and safe shipping and sustainable use of the sea. marin.nl

B2.EG.411 - NAOS srl - SHIP & BOATS DESIGN

As a specialist in Ro-Ro Ships & RoPax-Ferries, NAOS Ship & Boats

Design are developing a modular wing system for application on many different ship types, generally without negative interaction with cargo/ equipment. naos-design.com

Hall A1

B7.555 - Mitsui O.S.K.Lines, Ltd

Ship operation equipment, environmental technologies

Deck equipment, cargo handling systems

Hall A2 Pumps, valves, compressors, new fuel technologies

Hall A3/A4

MOL has a cutting-edge project, the Wind Hunter Project, where they are creating a hydrogen production vessel, which will be presented at SMM. Also, MOL Techno-Trade is providing The PBCF energy saving device which will be present. mol.co.jp

B7.306 - Manta Marine Technologies

Prime movers propulsion systems and new fuel technologies

Hall B1 National pavilions

Hall B2 Shipyards, shipbuilding industry

Production equipment, ship engineering and design

National pavilions

Hall B2/B3 Maritime security and defence

Manta Marine Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge green technologies to enable a greener maritime industry. These range from vessel optimisation solutions — such as Route Pilot AI, FuelOpt, and Fleet Analytics — to turnkey shore power solutions. mantamarine.com

Hall B3/B4 Shipyards, shipbuilding industry

Hall B5

Hall B6

B7.530 - Fouré Lagadec Marine

National pavilions

Marine interiors heating, ventilation, air conditioning

Safety equipment, re protection, marine coatings, corrosion protection

Navigation and communication

Electrical equipment, electric drives, automation, lights, sensors and indicators, software and IT

Fouré Lagadec Marine is a French manufacturer specialised in design and delivery of antidrift fins, covers for bow thruster tunnel and sails systems. fourelagadec.com

Hall B7

Hall B8

Marine technology

Shipbuilding materials

National pavilions

Shipyards, shipbuilding industry, navigation andcommunication, electrical equipment, automation, software and IT

B2.EG.212 - ClassNK

Through standards development and certification, ClassNK will continue to support the implementation of technologies aimed at decarbonisation, including Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP). classnk.com

B2.EG.198 - Lloyd’s Register

LR is a provider of classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping clients design, construct, operate, extend and decommission their assets safely and in line with environmental expectations, including wind propulsion projects. lr.org

B3.EG. 103 - Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a global classification society and provider of advisory and support services for the marine and offshore sectors. By developing the classification rules dedicated to wind propulsion for ship, NR 206, BV works with a number of stakeholders who are interested in wind solutions. marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com

B3.OG.200 - ABS

ABS is a provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries committed to supporting, promoting and developing sustainabilityoriented technologies including Wind Assisted and Wind Powered vessels. eagle.org

B6.148 - Vaisala Oyj

Vaisala provides measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action, improving resource efficiency, energy transition, and safety worldwide. Our maritime segment offers weather monitoring for ports, coastal monitoring, shipping, helideck and offshore operations. vaisala.com

B4.EG.221 - DNV

DNV is a classification society and maritime industry advisor. Developed through our expertise and experience in sail technology, DNV offers a class notation for ships using wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) and an accompanying certification standard, ST-0511. DNV also guides customers on the safety and suitability of WAPS. dnv.com

B4.EG.108 - HSVA

HSVA offers advice on energy efficiency improvements incl. WASP; SDC offers design of vessels incl. WASP; a model of a cement carrier with Flettner will be on show at the booth and most likely also a model of the Marshall Islands IndoSail vessel. hsva.de

B4.EG.108 - SDC Ship Design & Consult

SDC Ship Design & Consult GmbH is a comprehensive design consultancy, offering a complete suite of services for ships and offshore structures to shipowners and shipyards alike. shipdesign.de

B4.EG.323 - MAURIC

MAURIC are a Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering company with 80 years of experience and focus on many types of commercial vessels from 12 to 150m including wind propulsion projects. mauric.ecagroup.com

B4.EG.310 - RINA

RINA is a classification society deeply involved in Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP), supporting makers/yards/owners for WASP technology certification with a significant amount of sailing ships under its classification. rina.org

B4.EG.215 - Chantiers de l’Atlantique

SolidSail by Chantiers de l’Atlantique provides shipowners with the possibility to use wind as the main propulsion fuel. The product, fully automated, has been tested full scale and is available for any type of ships considering refit or newbuild. chantiers-atlantique.com

B4.EG.207 - Advanced Wing Systems

Advanced Wing Systems is the developer of the SRW (Semi Rigid Wing) sail. This wing sail system is unique in that it uses a pair of fully battened sails which operate in unison to create a rigid aerofoil structure. advancedwingsystems.com