When research turns into reality
After three years of model sailing, wind tunnel tests, laser measurements, data simulations and more, the research project behind the Oceanbird concept has ended. But…
What's new?
In the Oceanbird blog, we share what happens in the further development in the Oceanbird concept and different perspectives of Oceanbird.
This is how a bird’s wing can move a vessel
You can think of the Oceanbird wing sail like a vertical airplane wing, with influences from traditional sailing. In this animation, we show how Oceanbird…
Oceanbird spreads its wings in a Zero City
Zero City is the name and theme of a fossil-free city of the future exhibition, at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm….
Win-win-win(d)
A shipping revolution Wing sails, kites, rotors… – there are a lot of alternatives for wind propulsion solutions on vessels nowadays. Gavin Allwright, co-founder and…
Is it really back to sailing?
Sailing vessels are hardly new and even in the past, tall ships could transport tonnes of cargo. However, there are a few big differences. The…
ABBA Voyage and Wallenius form sustainable partnership
The Swedish shipping company Wallenius, developer of the Oceanbird concept, has been confirmed as the official partner for ABBA Voyage. At the revolutionary new…