ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for Rigid Windsail Type Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) developed by OceanWings

France – 28/03/2025 – energysdelamer.eu. New decisive step for OceanWings, world leader in wind propulsion systems (WAPS). ClassNK's (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) approval in principle (AiP) for its state-of-the-art wind propulsion technology opens new sea lane. The certification was issued during the Singapore Maritime Week, highlighting the growing importance of wind propulsion in the decarbonisation efforts of the marine industry. The suite is reserv…

ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for Rigid Windsail Type Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) developed by OceanWings

from the AiP handover ceremony on a r to l: Mr. Emanuel Schalit, CEO, OceanWings and Mr. Hayato Suga, President & CEO, ClassNK Tokyo – ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a Rigid Windsail Type Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) developed by OceanWings. The certification confirms its feasibility from regulatory and safety perspectives. The implementation of WAPS is advancing as a solution for responding to environmental regu…