BAR Technologies to install wind propulsion tech on dual-fuel LR2 tanker pair
UK-based wind propulsion technology provider BAR Technologies has received an order for its propulsion system to be installed on two new long-range 2 (LR2) dual-fuel tankers operated by compatriot shipping company Union Maritime.
According to the company, this is one of the first confirmed large-scale wind propulsion deployments on this vessel class.
As explained, the decision builds on the recent successful integration of WindWings aboard the UML-operated Brands Hatch, demonstrating growing industry momentum behind wind as a core alternative fuel in the maritime decarbonization transition.
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