Decarbonize ocean shipping
with whale-inspired propulsion systems
Bluefins develops auxiliary propulsion systems that harvest ocean motion to deliver net propulsive thrust – directly displacing fuel consumption.
« Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying » – IPCC, August 2021
Time is running out if we are to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. At Bluefins we are convinced that we need to target the largest emitting industry sectors to accelerate global decarbonization. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 17% of all GHG emissions.
« Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying » – IPCC, August 2021
Time is running out if we are to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. At Bluefins we are convinced that we need to target the largest emitting industry sectors to accelerate global decarbonization. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 17% of all GHG emissions.
Ocean shipping, the backbone of global trade
90%
of the world traded goods
are carried by sea.
Our solution
WaveDrive, the most efficient wave energy harvesting technology
A whale-inspired propulsion system
WaveDrive consists of an hydrofoil attached to the stern of the ship through a set of mechanical arms. It uses wave and swell-induced vessel motion as the primary energy source, and actively converts this motion into controlled propulsive force.
Efficient propulsion
Significant fuel savings, allowing 3 to 5-yr ROI
Low GHG emission
Reduction in CO2,
SOx & NOx emissions
Better stability
Pitch damping
Applications
WaveDrive can be deployed across all ocean-going vessel types : container ships, LNG carriers, oil and chemical tankers, bulk carriers, general cargo ships, roro vessels.
Our systems operate alongside the main engines,
deliver net propulsive thrust to the vessel,
and work in normal commercial operating conditions.
They are designed first for retrofit,
compatible with existing vessel architectures,
and conceived with a clear path toward deeper integration over time.
Why WaveDrive ?
High performance
20% fuel savings
- A set of mechanical articulations aimed at amplifying the hydrofoil motion
- A control command system ensures maximum gain in all wave and wind conditions
No deck impact
- Located at the stern of the ship, it does not get in the way of your loading/unloading operations
- The lifted position is designed to warrant a mooring configuration suitable for any quay configuration
Safety first
Always under control
- Automatically lifted up when sea conditions are too harsh
- The lifted position warrants access to the emergency towing system, and is secured by a locking system
Flexible and reliable
- Can be installed on all ships (container ships, bulk carriers, LNG carriers, oil tankers, etc), newbuilds or already existing
- Can be plugged during refit and maintenance operations
- Mechanical connections are designed to ensure durability, biofouling resistance and waterproofness for the most sensitive parts
Our partners
130 Cours Aimé Césaire
29200 Brest
France
Contact us
contact@bluefins-systems.com