Sumitomo Corporation announced a new feasibility study to test a wind-assisted propulsion system on its bulk carrier, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The project will use a soft sail, designed by North Sails Japan (NSJ), which is 8 meters high and 13.2 meters wide, made of advanced polyethylene fiber fabric. The sail
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