First Crew Training Complete!

Over three days, the crew and leadership participated in practical, hands-on sessions covering sailing principles, basic maintenance, operational procedures, inspection routines and handling various special but common scenarios. They also had the opportunity to explore the machinery and structure up close, even seeing parts of their wing awaiting assembly and installation.

 Why is this important?

In the wind propulsion industry, fuel savings are a frequent topic of discussion. We provide general, vessel-specific, and route-specific calculations—but these numbers only matter if the crew feels confident operating the wing.

The knowledge shared during these sessions laid a strong theoretical foundation, helping crews understand situations where stowing the wing may not be necessary. Through scenario-based exercises, we introduced a framework that replaces guesswork with confidence in using the Wing 560.

Outcomes

This training proved valuable not only for the crew but also for us. The sessions were interactive, allowing us to hear directly from the crew about their needs and expectations now that they have a deeper understanding of the equipment soon to be installed on their deck.

We gained insights into which roles onboard require specialised training and identified opportunities for future sessions. More importantly, these conversations help us continue refining and developing this technology together.

We are proud to have built this programme in close collaboration with the Tirranna crew and look forward to evolving it into an essential part of our offering when choosing Oceanbird for your wing sails.