Wind-assisted propulsion could help shipping cut both emissions and fuel costs, but shipowners need stronger evidence on performance, costs, and operational impact before investing at scale. Maritime CleanTech is part of a new European initiative that will address this challenge through full-scale demonstrations, verified data,and practical decision-support tools.
Launched in Brussels on 25 June 2026, the AWESOME project brings together 15 partners from across Europe’s maritime value chain.The partners will build the documentation, methods, and tools needed for wider deployment of wind-assisted solutions.
Strong industry partners
In addition to Maritime CleanTech, the Norwegian partners are Kongsberg Maritime, Odfjell, SINTEF Ocean, SINTEF Digital, and DNV, contributing expertise in technology development, ship operations, research, verification,and market mobilisation.
By combining real-life vessel data with standardised methodologies and industry engagement, AWESOME aims to reduce investment risk and accelerate cost-effective emission reductions for shipowners.
Kongsberg Maritime coordinates the project, while Odfjell will provide a full-scale demonstrator to generate valuable insights from real operations. SINTEF Ocean and SINTEF Digital contribute research and analytical expertise, DNV brings verification and regulatory competence, and Maritime CleanTech will connect the project results with industry, policymakers, and the market.
A key solution
Together, the partners will deliver validated performance data, standardised methodologies, and practical tools to make it easier for shipowners to assess costs, impact,and regulatory compliance. The goal is to reduce investment risk and accelerate the uptake of cost-effective emission reductions.
“Wind-assisted propulsion is a key solution for reducing emissions in shipping. Through this strong European collaboration, we will take new steps towards developing technological solutions ready for market deployment,” says Håvard Tvedte, interim CEO of Maritime CleanTech.
Full-scale demonstrations
Two full-scale demonstrators will provide data from real-life operations. One of Odfjell’s chemical tankers will demonstrate how wind-assisted propulsion can be integrated into existing vessels, while Neoliner Origin from NEOLine will demonstrate how the technology can be optimised from the design phase.
The project will also support better alignment with regulatory frameworks such as FuelEU Maritime and future IMO requirements. Through close collaboration between technology developers, shipowners, researc institutions, and classification societies, AWESOME will strengthen the foundation for documentation, standardisation, and further deployment of wind-assisted solutions
Project partners: Kongsberg Martitime, Syroco, bound4blue, Chantiers de'l Atlantique, Odfjell, NEOline, Sintef Ocean, Sintef Digital, NTUA, MARIN, MAURIC, DNV and Maritime CleanTech.
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