FASTRIG

Lightweight, autonomous rigid wingsail system that retrofits easily onto existing bulkers and tankers. Manufactured in the UK from 100% recyclable materials, it provides up to 40% fuel and emissions savings p.a. through wind propulsion. The stowable design ensures operational flexibility, with proven performance and robustness through ITTC protocol sea trials and excellent feedback from captain and crew.

How it works

From the Polynesian voyaging canoes to the Golden Hind, the wind has been transporting and powering ships across the globe for centuries.

We believe we should harness and use this incredible free, abundant, power that is exclusively available to any ship equipped to harness it. But this does not mean we have to use the same technology, instead, we use Smart 21st-century technology.

Our FastRigs can installed with the need for dry docking or invasie ship modifications and so can be installed and removed quickly and easily for maximum flexibility.

Can realise up to 40% fuel and greenhouse gas emissions savings per year: Find out more

  • Stowable to allow standard loading and unloading processes

  • By working with shipping we ensure all safety, visibility and all operation and maintenance concerns are addressed

  • Intelligent FastRigs need no additional crew to operate it

  • Work in harmony with FastRoute software solution to make route-planning for wind optimisation simple and quantifiable

  • No port-side infrastructure changes required

  • Are designed to be recyclable to make best use of scarce and valuable resources