Wind Propulsion Technologies

Engineering The Wind For A Decarbonised Future

Design and validation of wind-assisted propulsion systems and energy-saving devices to cut fuel and emissions.

The Challenge
We Solve

IMO and EU targets for decarbonisation.

Rising fuel costs.

Integration of novel wind-assist systems into existing fleets.

Shipowners demanding ROI and compliance.

How We Do It

CFD-based design of assisted wind propulsion systems.

Optimisation of propellers, appendages and ESDs.

Digital twin simulations on real-world routes.

Validation of hybrid and zero-emission propulsion concepts.

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Highlights

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Tool4WASP

A multi-fidelity-based suite for wind assisted ships. From design to routing optimization.

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USV Preliminary Design and Feasibility 

Preliminary design of a highly modular unmanned surface vehicle (USV).

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CFD for +6-DoF Hydro with Aero simulations

Simulation for optimization and validation of WASP ships with different methods.

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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

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