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After a six-month test, the bulk carrier 'Pyxis Ocean,' equipped with large rigid sails, has proven the potential of wind power to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry. The vessel, with two foldable rigid sails measuring up to 37.5 meters on the deck, has reduced fuel consumption by 3 tons a day since August 2023 during its journeys across the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans. This reduction equals 11.2 tons of CO2 emissions daily, approximately equivalent to the annual emissions of 480 cars. The leasing company, Cargill, views wind energy as a key for transitioning to clean energy, emphasizing that retrofitting old ships like 'Pyxis Ocean' demonstrates significant potential. BAR Technologies that developed these sails plans to install three more in other ships to further reduce fuel consumption and emissions, as the maritime industry looks for strategies to lower its carbon footprint.
Source: YAHOO