You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World Odfjell Names New Wind-Assisted Chemical Tanker Odfjell Names New Wind-Assisted Chemical Tanker by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday August 5, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The vessel is equipped with foldable wind propulsion sails to reduce bunker consumption. Image Credit: Odfjell Norwegian shipping company Odfjell has launched its latest 40,000 DWT chemical tanker, Bow Tanaka , in Japan . The vessel was named and launched at Kitanihon shipyard on July 29 , it said in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday . The 28-tank stainless steel vessel is equipped with a gate rudder and foldable wind-assisted propulsion sails, designed to reduce bunker fuel consumption and emissions. Odfjell said results from sister vessel Bow Erikson have shown energy-efficiency improvements of up to 50% compared with the average tanker in the segment. Wind propulsion systems harness wind energy for propulsion, helping reduce bunker fuel consumption and emissions. According to the International Windship Association , more than 100 ships are now either equipped with wind propulsion systems or classified as wind-ready. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News 27 EU States Want IMO NZF to Incentivise Cleaner Fuels From Early Stage Major maritime nations, including Greece and Denmark, are calling for certainty over long-term demand for cleaner marine fuels. Read in Full Seaspan and Maersk Expand Fleet Upgrades to Improve Bunker Fuel Efficiency The companies will invest $75 million to upgrade 18 chartered container ships. Read in Full BUNKER JOBS: ExxonMobil Seeks Bunker Sc