'Major milestone': Union Maritime's first wind-assisted tanker sets sail for Singapore

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The Bruan with rotor sails | Credit: Union Maritime
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The Bruan with rotor sails | Credit: Union Maritime

New ship is first of 34 vessels which the UK shipowner is planning to fit with rotor sails in a bid to deliver sizeable fuel and emissions savings

Union Maritime's first wind-assisted tanker has set sail on its maiden voyage from China to Singapore today, with the vessel expected to deliver significant carbon savings thanks to its use of novel 'rotor...

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