by Aude Leblanc, Technology Leader - Sustainable Shipping, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore

A contemporary challenge, the drive to decarbonise shipping, has resurfaced a century-old idea: using wind to propel ships.

From wings to sails and kites, we see a new generation of wind propulsion technologies emerge at an impressive pace.

But to successfully incorporate those hyper-modern systems on board, we need a holistic approach that addresses their impacts on the vessel's stability, structural integrity, and manoeuvrability.

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