China’s Sunrui secures BV AiP for rotor sail system

 

China's Sunrui Marine Environment Engineering securing an Approval in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas for its wind-assisted propulsion system. Sunrui's system incorporates 'technological breakthroughs in marine wind energy utilisation', such as a lightweight composite cylinder design, efficient drive control, and smart energy-saving optimization. The AiP confirms that the system's design principles, structural safety, equipment layout, and risk control systems meet classification requirements. Sunrui is also gearing up for other developments, including exhaust gas cleaning systems, fuel supply systems for various fuels (LNG, methanol, ammonia), and onboard carbon capture technologies.

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