The wind helped us discover our planet – now it can help us preserve it.
Oceanbird is a new concept that makes it possible to harness the wind to power the largest ocean-going vessels, the ones transporting heavy cargo over long distances for long periods of time.
Innovative Swedish technology will make it possible to power the largest ocean-going vessels by wind, reducing emissions by 90 percent. Oceanbird is about revolutionizing technology that will put an end to the era of fossil-driven cargo ships in maritime transport.
The 200 metres long and 40 metres wide cargo vessel will be able to cross the Atlantic in 12 days.
The wing sails are all of 80 metres tall, giving the ship a height above water line of appr. 105 metres.
Thanks to a telescopic construction they can be lowered, resulting in a vessel height above water line of appr. 45 metres.
The first vessel will be a cargo ship, but the concept can be applied to ships of all types, such as cruise ships.
With Oceanbird we are taking a great step closer to our vision of emission-free shipping, while at the same time setting a new standard for the entire industry.
