The SkySails-System is currently installed on the following ships:
MV "Michael A."
Ship Data MS "Michael A." Shipping company:
WESSELS Reederei GmbH & Co. KG MV "Beluga SkySails"
Ship Data MS "Beluga SkySails" (PDF)
Shipping company:
Beluga Shipping
Within the framework of the pilot phase, the SkySails-System is being explored on board the MS "Michael A." and the MS "Beluga SkySails" during regular shipping operations. Throughout the first half of the pilot phase, we will first of all elevate the system’s level of robustness and reliability to that demanded by our customers and establish its suitability for daily use. In the second half of the pilot phase the system’s performance will be evaluated extensively and optimized.
Parallel to the pilot projects of the towing kite propulsion, SkySails is establishing its manufacturing capacity and logistics at present. The pre-series production will start after the completion of the pilot phase.
On both ships – the "Michael A." and the "Beluga SkySails" – the SkySails-System has been put into operation successfully. The customer vessels remain in regular commercial operation throughout the pilot phase. Initially, two till three SkySails engineers will be aboard of each ship. All components will be long-term tested during use of the SkySails-System on board. The results will immediately flow into the process of improving and optimizing the product.
For further information about the pilot project, please read our current newsletter:
"SkySails Out-performs Traditional Sails More than Five Times Over."
