Cargo ship with two large wind-assisted propulsion systems sailing on the open ocean under a clear sky.
Container ship with stacked cargo and two tall cylindrical sails navigating through choppy waters.
Ship deck with exhaust system, pipes, safety rails, and control panel against a calm ocean backdrop.
Marine Flettner rotor system on a ship at a busy port, with workers and cranes in the background.
Industrial equipment on a ship deck with passengers in the background and a smokestack visible.
Cargo ship with two large wind-assisted propulsion systems sailing on the open ocean under a clear sky.
Cargo ship with two large wind-assisted propulsion systems sailing on the open ocean under a clear sky.
Container ship with stacked cargo and two tall cylindrical sails navigating through choppy waters.
Ship deck with exhaust system, pipes, safety rails, and control panel against a calm ocean backdrop.
Marine Flettner rotor system on a ship at a busy port, with workers and cranes in the background.
Industrial equipment on a ship deck with passengers in the background and a smokestack visible.
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Rotor Sail-Wind-Assisted Propulsion System

1. Overview

Our Flettner-type rotor-sail system is a proven wind-assisted propulsion solution designed for both new-build and retrofitted merchant vessels. Leveraging the Magnus Effect, the rotating vertical cylinder captures natural wind to generate auxiliary thrust, lowering main-engine fuel consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions. The system holds major classification-society AIP certifications and complies with IMO EEXI / CII regulations, suitable for bulkers, tankers, chemical ships, ro-pax ferries and offshore support craft. Custom-sized rotors and three base-mounting options adapt to nearly all deck layouts.

2. Working Principle

Driven by a variable-frequency motor, the composite rotor spins continuously. Cross-flowing wind creates a pressure difference across the cylinder surface, producing forward thrust with zero extra fuel burn. An intelligent controller automatically adjusts rotational speed in real-time according to wind conditions, ship speed and engine load, maximizing fuel-saving performance during voyage.

3. System Components

- Light-weight, corrosion-resistant FRP rotor cylinder
- Heavy-duty steel support frame and mounting base
- Wind-motion sensors
- Central control cabinet with remote cloud monitoring
- Optional hydraulic tilting or rail-sliding base

4. Standard Rotor Size Range

- Small-medium unit: 3 m diameter × 10-18 m height
- Large unit: 4 m diameter x 18-24 m height
- Extra-large unit: 5 m diameter × 24-35 m height
Three base selections: Fixed base, hydraulic fold-down tilting base, deck rail-moving base. The whole system is rated for extreme-typhoon wind resistance up to 63 m/s.

5. Key Benefits

1. Fuel saving: 5%-20% reduction in fuel cost and carbon emissions, improving your ship's CII rating
2. Flexible installation: Retrofit dry-dock work can be completed within two weeks
3. Fully-automatic operation: Minimal workload for ship crew
4. Cost-competitive solution versus imported rotor-sail equipment
5. Turn-key service including design, fabrication, installation and crew training

6. Suitable Vessels

Bulk carriers, oil / chemical tankers, coastal cargo ships, ro-pax ferries, cruise vessels and offshore working ships. Available for new construction projects and existing-ship upgrade.

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