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bound4blue
Suction sails for vessels - Increase profits and drive decarbonisation
About bound4blue
bound4blue develops automated wind propulsion systems as a turnkey solution for all shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and polluting emissions. bound4blue’s eSAIL® system is a validated solution for saving fuel and emissions, completely autonomous, with low maintenance and easy installation onboard, being the most cost-efficient wind propulsion technology today. It is suitable for Tankers, Bulkers, Ro-Ros, Cruise vessels, Ferries, Gas Carriers, and General Cargo vessels, regardless of their size or age. The company, founded in 2014 with a vocation clearly focused on the renewable energy sector in the maritime field, has its headquarters in Cantabria (Spain) and offices in Barcelona and Singapore. Its growing client portfolio includes industry leaders such as Eastern Pacific Shipping, Odfjell, Maersk Tankers, Klaveness Combination Carriers, BW Epic Kosan and Louis Dreyfus Company, among others.
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Presence & Recognition
bound4blue received the Design Assessment for the Model 3-24 eSAIL® presented by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore at SMM Hamburg.
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Presence & Recognition
bound4blue participated at the SMM Hamburg event with partners NAPA and Hoppe Marine GmbH, discussing voyage optimisation, eSAILs, and data for wind propulsion.
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Products & Services
bound4blue noted that Odfjell SE installed another four eSAILs on Bow Optima following Bow Olympus.
Reported by Cristina Aleixendri Muñoz
Products & Services
bound4blue noted that MARFLET MARINE S.A. is already talking about the next vessels in its fleet after installing four eSAILs on Santiago I.
Reported by Cristina Aleixendri Muñoz
Presence & Recognition
bound4blue attended the SMM Hamburg event in Hall A4, Booth 206 on 1–4 September.
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Operations & Supply
bound4blue completed the installation of four 22-metre eSAILs on the Santiago I ship, making them the first Spanish merchant fleet shipowner to operate suction sails.
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Presence & Recognition
bound4blue was featured across the maritime media during SMM in Hall A4, Booth 206, on 1–4 September.
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Presence & Recognition
bound4blue brought the conversation back to its stand together with Odfjell to discuss wind propulsion and operational experience onboard Bow Olympus.
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Presence & Recognition
bound4blue CCO Daniel Mann joined the Energy Efficiency Stage at SMM Hamburg to discuss wind propulsion moving from individual projects to wider fleet adoption.
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Customers & Market
bound4blue customer Odfjell SE placed a repeat order for eSAILs with four 22-metre suction sails set to be installed onboard Bow Optima in Q2 2027
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Partnerships
bound4blue thanked Odfjell SE for its trust and cooperation.
Reported by Henning Steffen