The final day for voting in the International Windship Association’s (IWDA’s) Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards has arrived– make sure to get your vote registered!
The Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards awards recognise pioneering projects and technological innovation in the development of wind propulsion for technically and commercially viable solutions for different vessels across the maritime industry, and spotlight individuals and companies making a real difference in advancing wind propulsion as a low carbon, sustainable solution for the world’s shipping fleet.
Votes can be submitted across the three categories of; Innovation, Commercial Users and Research.
The shortlisted finalists for each award category are:
Wind Propulsion in Commercial Shipping Innovation Award: Sponsored by International Naval Surveys Bureau (INSB Class)
- Oceanfoil
- E-ship1
- Smart Green Shipping Alliance
- Norsepower Oy Ltd
- S@IL project – Ecoliner
- UT Windchallenger
Wind Propulsion Technology User Award: Sponsored by The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI)
- Enercon – E-ship 1
- Bore Shipping – Norsepower Rotors
- Solar Sailor – Ocius Technology Ltd – the Rigid Opening Sail
- Fair Transport – Traditional Sail Cargo
Wind Propulsion Research Award: Sponsored by Norsepower Oy Ltd
- Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) team
- S@IL project team
- University of South Pacific – Sustainable Sea Transport Programme
- University College London (UCL) – Energy Institute team
- Technical University Delft team
- University of Strathclyde team
To cast your vote today, please click here.
The Awards will be presented at a ceremony at SMM2016 on September 8, 2016 in Hamburg.
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