• ABS reviewed bound4blue’s methodology for producing the aerodynamic polars used to build the wind propulsion system force matrix for Pwind calculation.
• Third party review provides shipowners with a credible, regulation-ready pathway to quantify the contribution of eSAIL® installations for EEDI/EEXI and FuelEU Maritime compliance.
• Independent review reinforces confidence in bound4blue’s CFD-based approach and supports faster, more efficient deployment of future wind propulsion projects.
2nd June, Barcelona – Wind propulsion pioneer bound4blue has achieved another milestone, with ABS review of its proprietary force matrix methodology for calculating Pwind values. The independent review adds to the growing number of classification society assessments of bound4blue’s methodology, giving shipowners added confidence when quantifying regulatory and financial benefits of eSAIL® suction sails, helping accelerate adoption and streamline compliance.
Boosting the business case
bound4blue’s approach aims to deliver both confidence and speed. The innovative methodology combines advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling with wind tunnel validated tools to generate vessel-specific aerodynamic force matrices. As such it avoids the need for expensive and time-consuming full-scale testing, while still accounting for both sail-to-sail and ship-to-sail aerodynamic interactions. This ensures each installation is assessed according to its unique configuration and operating characteristics. (....)