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Norsepower to Install Rotor Sails on Six GEFO Newbuild Tankers

In late May 2025 Norsepower, a global leader in wind propulsion, has secured a new agreement to deliver six of its Norsepower Rotor Sails™ for a fleet of newbuild tankers commissioned by GEFO Shipping Group.

These newbuild vessels, designed by Ship Design & Consult GmbH (SDC), and constructed by Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding., will be delivered between 2026 and 2028 with the rotor sails installed.

This deal represents the first collaboration between Norsepower, GEFO, and the shipbuilder Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding, and marks another major step in accelerating wind propulsion adoption across European-owned fleets.

The agreement covers six tankers across two distinct designs:

  • Four 3,850dwt chemical tankers, each to be equipped with one 20mx4m Norsepower Rotor Sail™
  • Two 7,900dwt chemical tankers, each to be equipped with one 28mx4m Norsepower Rotor Sail™

All six rotor sails will feature Norsepower’s EX-compliant design, certified for use on vessels transporting flammable cargoes and compliant with all class and safety requirements.

These rotor sails will be manufactured at Norsepower’s unique dedicated factory in China, and delivered to the yard fully assembled, tested and ready for installation.

The six-vessel order will be fulfilled by Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding, a prominent Chinese yard building for leading international shipping clients. This deal represents both GEFO’s and Nantong Xiangyu’s first collaboration with Norsepower.

Ships Montly - January 2024

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