DNV has introduced a new Recommended Practice (RP) to evaluate the performance of Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) during Singapore Maritime Week. This initiative seeks to establish a reliable standard for assessing the efficiency gains of WAPS, which are increasingly seen as a viable solution for reducing fuel consumption and emissions in the maritime industry.
With approximately 50 WAPS currently in operation, these systems offer significant potential for cost savings as the industry shifts towards more sustainable, albeit costly, fuels. Johanna Tranell, WAPS Performance Assessment Lead at DNV Maritime, stated, “The new RP establishes a practical, reliable standard that helps us generate transparent, verifiable data, building trust in the potential of these systems.”
The RP employs an “on-off” methodology, engaging and disengaging the WAPS under similar conditions to measure performance. This approach, combined with independent third-party verification, provides shipowners and operators with actionable insights for WAPS installation. Hans Anton Tvete, Business Development Manager at DNV Maritime, emphasised the importance of industry collaboration, saying, “To build consensus, we need a shared understanding backed by standardised, verifiable data.”
DNV is calling on stakeholders, including shipowners, operators, technology providers, academia, and regulators, to review and provide feedback on the RP. The public hearing is open until 31 January 2025. This collaborative effort aims to ensure that WAPS solutions effectively contribute to the maritime industry’s decarbonisation goals.
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