Odfjell has just sent a ship across the Atlantic using 100% biofuel and wind propulsion, making it the first ultra-low emission voyage for the Norwegian chemical tanker owner.
The 49,120-dwt Bow Olympus (built 2019) was recently retrofitted with four suction sails from Bound4Blue.
It completed its voyage using 100% certified biofuel, pre-loaded in Europe.
Erik Hjortland, the Bergen-based shipowner’s vice president of technology, said the voyage marks a significant step in Odfjell’s work in increasing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.
