Shipping companies are increasingly turning to wind propulsion for several crucial reasons. Firstly, stringent global regulations, particularly those imposed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reduce emissions, demand a substantial cut in greenhouse gas emissions from ships. Wind-assisted propulsion perfectly aligns with these regulations by providing ships with a clean and renewable energy source, facilitating emission reduction, and ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory standards

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NayamWings Ltd is developing a novel wind propulsion system for maritime vessels based on a rigid wing sail. The unique maneuverability of the system utilizing asymmetrical and multi-element airfoil enables the use of a wing with supreme propulsive performances based on airplane technology.

The system is autonomously controlled, simple and easy to operate, and is unique in minimizing the heeling moment generated by all wing sails. Once adjusted to the desired angle the wing system consumes little energy. The system can reduce the mast and level the wing when sailing under bridges, entering harbors, loading or unloading, and when sailing in extreme weather conditions.