New technology improves efficiency and reduces carbon emissions
The Vale's Port of Tubarão in Vitória, in southeast Brazil, welcomed last Wednesday (22nd) the maiden voyage of the Berge Olympus, a Newcastlemax bulk carrier adapted and equipped with four large, rigid wings. Known as BARTech WindWings, each sail installed has an aerodynamic span of 37.5 meters height and 20 meters width, and use wind energy to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The Berge Olympus will save up to 6 tonnes of fuel per day on an average worldwide route and, in the process, reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 19.5 tonnes per day.

The project was developed by Berge Bulk, a shipowner contracted by Vale to transport iron ore, which is investing heavily in incorporating cutting-edge efficiency and environmental innovation into maritime transportation. The WindWings installation is part of Berge Bulk's ambition to become carbon neutral by 2025.
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