Danish propeller systems save fuel and CO2 on historic sailing ships in Iceland.

Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science

University of Iceland

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Icelandic North Sailing, in collaboration with the University of Iceland, has shown impressive results in improving fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by retrofitting modern propeller systems on historic sailing ships.

Period	9 Jan 2024

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Title	Danish propeller systems save fuel and CO2 on historic sailing ships in Iceland
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Epicent Public Relations A/S
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	Denmark
Date	9/01/24
Description	– Systematic measurements were made at different speeds, logging fuel consumption, sailing speed, wind speed and other weather data. The results of this study clearly show that the shipping and fishing industry can drastically reduce their fuel cost and carbon footprint with existing technology. In short, there is no excuse to hesitate any longer, says professor Rúnar Unnþórsson, who is head of the study.
Producer/Author	Epicent Public Relations A/S
URL	https://www.mynewsdesk.com/epicentpr/pressreleases/danish-propeller-systems-save-fuel-and-co2-on-historic-sailing-ships-in-iceland-3295451
Persons	Satish Kumar Bonthu, Rúnar Unnþórsson