Wind Propulsion in 2025: Charting the Course Toward IMO’s Net-Zero Ambition

The maritime industry stands at a turning point in 2025. As international shipping faces increasing regulatory and market pressure to decarbonize, wind propulsion has re-emerged—not as a nostalgic nod to the age of sail, but as a cutting-edge technology delivering measurable efficiency gains. With momentum growing, the coming years will be decisive in shaping how […]

How to Accurately Predict the Performance of Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) Systems 

How to Accurately Predict the Performance of Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) Systems  The momentum behind wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) is undeniable. Shipowners, charterers, and regulators are increasingly relying on wind to cut emissions and fuel costs. Yet one question dominates the debate: how much can these systems really deliver?  The answer is not trivial. Predicting the performance […]

2010 — BMW Oracle Wing Sail (AC33 Winner)

2010 — Hydrodynamic Workstreams Supporting the BMW Oracle Wing Sail Era (AC33)

During the 33rd America’s Cup cycle, Mario Caponnetto contributed to hydrodynamic assessment workstreams aligned with the BMW Oracle wing-sail platform — the configuration that ultimately won the Match. This milestone marked the shift toward aero-hydrodynamic integration in Cup design culture.

Partners:

BMW Oracle Racing

Project Type:

America’s Cup / Aero-Hydro Integration / Performance Engineering