Amid the urgent need to cut carbon emissions from the international shipping sector, researchers propose a unique solution: advanced sails combined with optimal route planning using satellite navigation systems. While sails alone can reduce emissions by 10%, the true potential unfolds when optimal routing is incorporated, resulting in a remarkable 17% annual reduction. The study highlights the feasibility of achieving the International Maritime Organization's emission reduction targets by 2030 and emphasizes the role of existing technologies and practices in steering the shipping industry toward a sustainable future.

SOURCE: GOOGLE