Lindenau Werft, Kiel 2008/08/04
recently launched, new developed so called "Turbo-Sail freighter" to be driven by 4 Flettner rotors (a propulsion system based on the Magnus effect). Owner Enercon GmbH
will be used as heavy lift ship for transport of windmills/windturbines
L: 130m B: 22.50m D: 6-9m
TDW: 10.500 tdw / 9.700 tdw
2 x 3.500 kW Speed: 17.50kn
Next year, after the ship has been fully equipped and trial runs completed, the Aurich-based wind turbine manufacturer will start using the vessel to transport its turbines and components worldwide. A large portion of the energy required to propel the ship will be supplied by four sailing rotors – large, rotating, vertical metal cylinders, 25 m tall.