bound4blue and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) have announced a partnership to install four 26-meter-high eSAILs® on LDC’s chartered juice vessel, MV Atlantic Orchard, in 2024. This collaboration, involving Wisby Tankers AB (Sweden), aims to reduce the vessel’s annual fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by at least 10%.
Pioneering Wind-Assisted Propulsion
bound4blue, a leader in maritime decarbonization, will retrofit the MV Atlantic Orchard, owned by Wisby Tankers, with its innovative eSAIL® system. This technology, designed to harness wind power through an autonomous vertical sail, significantly reduces fuel use and emissions. The eSAIL®’s thick aerodynamic profile and suction technology generate seven times more lift than a conventional airplane wing, enhancing propulsion efficiency.
Third-Party Endorsement
Lloyd’s Register conducted a third-party assessment, identifying bound4blue’s eSAIL® as the most promising solution among various evaluated technologies. This endorsement supports LDC’s decision to adopt this advanced sail technology.
Leadership Perspectives
José Miguel Bermúdez, CEO of bound4blue, stated: “We are excited about our agreement with LDC, demonstrating our eSAIL® system’s versatility and effectiveness in reducing fuel consumption and emissions. LDC is a pioneer in adopting clean technologies, and we are proud to support their environmental goals.”
Sébastien Landerretche, LDC’s Global Head of Freight, added: “LDC is committed to contributing to a low-carbon economy. Our partnership with bound4blue and Wisby Tankers aligns with the IMO’s 2050 decarbonization targets. We are pleased to enhance our chartered juice vessel with this cutting-edge sail technology.”
About bound4blue
bound4blue specializes in developing automated wind-assisted propulsion systems, providing a turnkey solution for reducing fuel costs and emissions. Founded in 2014, bound4blue is headquartered in Cantabria, Spain, with offices in Barcelona and Singapore. The eSAIL® system is a proven, autonomous, low-maintenance, and easy-to-install solution, making it the most cost-efficient wind propulsion technology for various vessels, including tankers, bulkers, Ro-Ros, cruises, ferries, gas carriers, and general cargo ships. The company has installed the eSAIL® system on three ships and has agreements with Marubeni Corporation, Odfjell, and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs.
For more information, visit: www.bound4blue.com
About Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC)
Founded in 1851, Louis Dreyfus Company is a global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, operating in over 100 countries with approximately 17,000 employees. LDC’s activities span the entire value chain, from farm to fork, across various platforms, including Carbon Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Food & Feed Solutions, Freight, Global Markets, Grains & Oilseeds, Juice, Rice, and Sugar. LDC serves around 500 million people annually by originating, processing, and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products.
For more information, visit: www.ldc.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, and WeChat (ID: we_are_ldc).
