The future
Rising oil prices and new regulations that demand more eco-friendly shipping are putting pressure on ship owners to find alternatives to oil-fuelled engine power. The SkySail could provide a tempting solution, but is it one we should expect to see sailing over the horizon?
'The SkySail shows what outside-the-box thinking can produce. Whether the deeply conservative shipping industry will adopt the technology widely remains to be seen, but the SkySail proves that innovation is alive and well.' Dan Albert, transport curator, Science Museum
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| Dan Albert, transport curator, Science Museum |
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