Wind Powered Cruise Ships

It powers the air conditioning systems lights and all other appliances aboard the ship.

Wind powered cruise ships. A growing number of projects focusing on harnessing wind power are. Cargo ship designers are now turning to the oldest source of power there is. The ship built and owned by a Croatian shipyard is a near replica of the 1913-built France II.

When you hear of a wind-powered ship an old-fashioned sailing ship might be what comes to mind. Most vessels produce the electricity they need by using diesel engines. This design is aimed at the small and medium-sized expedition cruise market.

The Oceanbird is a transatlantic car carrier designed by Wallenius Marine a Swedish shipbuilder and with a capacity of 7000 vehicles its the worlds largest. With just 148 to 342 guests per voyage you will feel like you are on your own private yacht. Brand new UK-based Tradewind Voyages has announced details of its inaugural cruise season and the name of the worlds largest square-rigged sailing ship.

Some use gas turbine engines. Nearly all contemporary ocean liners and cruise ships are powered by electricity - powering motors that turn propellers. Any cruise ship lets you see the world.

A wind-powered super sailboat could change how we ship cargo reducing energy-related carbon emissions in a method still used by 90 percent of manufactured goodsThe Wallenius Marine OceanBird can. These hybrid powered ships will use wind and solar power together as a source of energy and propulsion along with the ships. The 55000 tonne ship is said to feature 10 retractable solar-paneled sails and retractable wind generators.

Others use a combination of the two. Where transmission is electric storage batteries may also be used to allow power generated at one time to be used for propulsion later on. And her beauty is far more than skin deep.