Oceanbird completes installation and sea trial of Wing560
The wing sail was installed on Wallenius Wilhelmsen's car carrier Tirranna and tested successfully.
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Wind propulsion technology for ships
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In short: Oceanbird achieved several milestones, including its first commercial sale and the successful sea trial of its Wing560 sail on the Tirranna.
The wing sail was installed on Wallenius Wilhelmsen's car carrier Tirranna and tested successfully.
An undisclosed shipowner orders two Wing 560 wing sails for retrofit installation in Europe in early 2027. This marks the start of commercial wind propulsion sales.
Plans serial production in 2026 and production expansion into China by 2027. Prototype inaugurated in August 2025.
It features exceptional cargo capacity, fast loading, dual-fuel drivetrain, and wing sail readiness. Collaboration with Wallenius Marine AB, KNUD E. HANSEN, Emil Kotz, and Natalia Ivanova drives sustainable shipping.
Amrit Kaur Bhullar is four months into her role as the new boss at Oceanbird, the joint venture between Wallenius and Alfa Lafal. The Swedish...
Oceanbird has secured its first official sale. An undisclosed shipowner has placed an order for two Oceanbird Wing 560 wing sails.
Wallenius Lines joint venture says two wind sails have been sold for installation on an undisclosed shipowner.
Oceanbird, a joint venture between engineering firm Alfa Laval and shipping firm Wallenius Lines, is bringing its wind propulsion to the market to help ships...
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