MOL Techno-Trade System / Package
VentoFoil
ECONOWIND suction-wing wind propulsion unit using boundary layer suction; easy to install and relocate. MOL Techno-Trade is the sales agent.
Description
VentoFoil is a wind-assisted propulsion device made by ECONOWIND B.V. It is a suction wing that uses boundary layer suction: by sucking away the slow-moving air layer that forms on the wing surface, it streamlines the airflow, reduces resistance and improves propulsion efficiency. MOL Techno-Trade acts as sales agent for ECONOWIND.
Key features
- Suction-wing design using boundary layer suction
- Easy to install and relocate, with minimal impact on existing deck space
Applications
MOL Techno-Trade delivered and installed two VentoFoil units on the multi-purpose vessel PRIMA VERDE (delivered January 30, 2025, built at Onomichi Dockyard), the first VentoFoil installation on a newbuilding in Japan. On the vessel's route, a fuel-saving and GHG-reduction effect of approximately 2% is expected; effects vary with route conditions.
Specifications
| Expected fuel saving (PRIMA VERDE route) | approximately 2% |
|---|---|
| Units on PRIMA VERDE | 2 |
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