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New Chinese tanker has automated sails on deck

Oct 4, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

The first merchant ship to officially incorporate wind power into its propulsion system was launched last week. The New Aden,m a VLCC tanker, has automated sails that could cut polluting emissions by 10 percent.

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