Introducing MV Sunnanvik, the first cargo ship equipped with sails to operate in the Great Lakes. The 8,600 DWT mechanical/pneumatic cement carrier is owned and operated by Eureka, a CSL and SMT joint venture, and began trading on the Lakes in April 2024.

Two flexible, vertical “Ventofoil” sails from Econowind were installed on the ship in 2023 as part of our ongoing commitment to invest in and test cutting-edge eco-friendly technologies to reduce emissions.

These innovative sails are mounted in movable containers with reinforced deck foundations, allowing them to harness wind energy for additional thrust. This not only boosts the vessel’s speed in favourable conditions but can also lower emissions.

The installation of the sails was completed in just 10 days, and the insights gained from MV Sunnanvik will guide our future projects. We are excited about the potential to apply this on other ships for a more sustainable maritime industry.