Tuomas talks with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand about reducing fuel consumption and emissions by fitting mechanical sails to vessels. The episode includes discussion about:
- A modernised mechanical sail
- Levels of reduction in fuel consumption and emissions
- Combining with alternative fuels to reduce costs
- Installation and operation of mechanical sails
- Changing wind from an enemy to a friend of ships
- Retrofits versus newbuilds
- Payback period and vessel trading patterns
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