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==History== |
==History== |
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The ship was built in 2017 and is flagged in [[Singapore]]. |
The ship was built in 2017 and is flagged in [[Singapore]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.morningstar.com/news/dow-jones/202308215653/cargill-tests-wind-powered-vessel-in-push-to-decarbonize-shipping-industry-opis |title= |
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Cargill Tests Wind-Powered Vessel in Push to Decarbonize Shipping Industry — OPIS |last=Latheef |first=Abdul |date=21 August 2023 |website=morningstar.com |publisher=Morningstar |access-date=22 August 2023}}</ref> |
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In 2023, ''Pyxis Ocean'' was retrofitted with two {{cvt|37.5|m}} tall 'WindWing' sails, a technology developed by the UK company BAR Technologies<ref>{{cite news |last=Singleton |first=Tom |date=21 August 2023 |title=Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66543643 |work=BBC News |access-date=21 August 2023}}</ref> |
In 2023 whilst chartered by [[Cargill]], ''Pyxis Ocean'' was retrofitted with two {{cvt|37.5|m}} tall 'WindWing' sails, a technology developed by the UK company BAR Technologies,<ref>{{cite news |last=Singleton |first=Tom |date=21 August 2023 |title=Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66543643 |work=BBC News |access-date=21 August 2023}}</ref> manufactured by Yara Marine Technologies<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.offshore-energy.biz/watch-cargill-chartered-pyxis-ocean-sets-sails-with-windwings-set-to-save-3-tonnes-of-fuel-a-day/ |title=Watch: Cargill-chartered Pyxis Ocean sets sails with WindWings set to save 3 tonnes of fuel a day |last=Ovcina Mandra |first=Jasmina |date=21 August 2023 |website=offshore-energy.biz |publisher=Offshore Energy |access-date=21 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Saul |first=Jonathan |date=21 August 2023 |title=Cargill chartered ship sets sail to test wind power at sea |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/cargill-chartered-ship-sets-sail-test-wind-power-sea-2023-08-21/ |work=Reuters |access-date=21 August 2023}}</ref> and added at a [[COSCO Shipping|COSCO]] shipyard in [[Shanghai]], China.<ref name=straits>{{cite news |date=21 August 2023 |title=Cargill wind-powered cargo ship sets sail |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/cargill-wind-powered-cargo-ship-sets-sail |work=The Straits Times |access-date=22 August 2023}}</ref> Fitted to the deck, the foldable steel and [[fibreglass]] sails have been designed to help improve fuel consumption.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.edie.net/cargill-and-mitsubishi-turn-to-wind-powered-giant-sails-to-help-decarbonise-cargo-ships/ |title=Cargill and Mitsubishi turn to wind-powered giant sails to help decarbonise cargo ships |last=Mace |first=Matt |date=22 August 2023 |website=edie.net |publisher=Edie |access-date=22 August 2023}}</ref> |
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In August 2023, ''Pyxis Ocean'' set sail from Shanghai to Singapore on her maiden voyage.<ref name=straits/> On 22 August 2023, she departed Singapore to sail to Brazil, during which monitoring of the WindWings's performance was to take place by the companies involved.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dezeen.com/2023/08/22/pyxis-ocean-windwings-wind-powered-cargo-ship/ |title=Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship charts course for greener shipping |last=Peacock |first=Amy |date=22 August 2023 |website=dezeen.com |publisher=Dezeen |access-date=22 August 2023}}</ref> |
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On 24 September 2023, ''Pyxis Ocean'' made her first docking at the [[Port of Paranaguá]] in Brazil and was loaded with [[soybean meal]] before a return sail to Poland.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.marinelink.com/news/pyxis-ocean-makes-first-docking-metal-508366 |title=Pyxis Ocean Makes First Docking with Metal Sails |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=28 September 2023 |website=marinelink.com |publisher=MarineLink |access-date=5 November 2023}}</ref> |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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The ship is {{convert|229|m|ftin|abbr=on}} long with a [[Beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|32.26|m|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:5045111/mmsi:563021600/imo:9798856/vessel:PYXIS_OCEAN |url-access=limited |title=Pyxis Ocean |website=marinetraffic.com |publisher=Marine Traffic |access-date=22 August 2023}}</ref> |
The ship is {{convert|229|m|ftin|abbr=on}} long with a [[Beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|32.26|m|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:5045111/mmsi:563021600/imo:9798856/vessel:PYXIS_OCEAN |url-access=limited |title=Pyxis Ocean |website=marinetraffic.com |publisher=Marine Traffic |access-date=22 August 2023}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[Wind-assisted propulsion]] |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 10:12, 5 November 2023
| History | |
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| Name | Pyxis Ocean |
| Owner | Mitsubishi Corporation |
| Port of registry | Singapore |
| Completed | 2017 |
| Identification | 9798856 |
| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Bulk carrier |
| Tonnage | 43,291 tons |
| Length | 229 m (751 ft) |
| Beam | 32.26 m (105.8 ft) |
| Draught | 8.6 m (28 ft) |
| Sail plan | 2 foldable steel and fibreglass sails, each 37.5 m (123 ft) tall |
Pyxis Ocean is a Kamsarmax bulk carrier vessel owned by Mitsubishi Corporation and fitted with wind-propulsion technology.
History
[edit]The ship was built in 2017 and is flagged in Singapore.[1]
In 2023 whilst chartered by Cargill, Pyxis Ocean was retrofitted with two 37.5 m (123 ft) tall 'WindWing' sails, a technology developed by the UK company BAR Technologies,[2] manufactured by Yara Marine Technologies[3][4] and added at a COSCO shipyard in Shanghai, China.[5] Fitted to the deck, the foldable steel and fibreglass sails have been designed to help improve fuel consumption.[6]
In August 2023, Pyxis Ocean set sail from Shanghai to Singapore on her maiden voyage.[5] On 22 August 2023, she departed Singapore to sail to Brazil, during which monitoring of the WindWings's performance was to take place by the companies involved.[7]
On 24 September 2023, Pyxis Ocean made her first docking at the Port of Paranaguá in Brazil and was loaded with soybean meal before a return sail to Poland.[8]
Description
[edit]The ship is 229 m (751 ft 4 in) long with a beam of 32.26 m (105.8 ft).[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Latheef, Abdul (21 August 2023). "Cargill Tests Wind-Powered Vessel in Push to Decarbonize Shipping Industry — OPIS". morningstar.com. Morningstar. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Singleton, Tom (21 August 2023). "Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail". BBC News. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Ovcina Mandra, Jasmina (21 August 2023). "Watch: Cargill-chartered Pyxis Ocean sets sails with WindWings set to save 3 tonnes of fuel a day". offshore-energy.biz. Offshore Energy. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Saul, Jonathan (21 August 2023). "Cargill chartered ship sets sail to test wind power at sea". Reuters. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Cargill wind-powered cargo ship sets sail". The Straits Times. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Mace, Matt (22 August 2023). "Cargill and Mitsubishi turn to wind-powered giant sails to help decarbonise cargo ships". edie.net. Edie. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Peacock, Amy (22 August 2023). "Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship charts course for greener shipping". dezeen.com. Dezeen. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Pyxis Ocean Makes First Docking with Metal Sails". marinelink.com. MarineLink. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "Pyxis Ocean". marinetraffic.com. Marine Traffic. Retrieved 22 August 2023.