Overview:
A 60,000 DWT bulk carrier operating between Europe and North America was equipped with the WindtracX system.
Challenge:
The client sought to reduce fuel costs and emissions on a long-haul transatlantic route.
Solution:
WindtracX’s fixed-wing drone system was integrated with the vessel’s propulsion, harnessing high-altitude winds for supplementary thrust.
Results:
- Fuel consumption reduced by 22%
- Annual savings of $500,000 in fuel
- CO₂ emissions reduced by 1,500 tons
- Enhanced route flexibility with real-time wind optimization