Kiel 2008/08/28 in Lindenau Werft floating dock
new developed so called "Turbo-Sail freighter" to be driven by 4 Flettnerrotors (a propulsion system based on the Magnus effect). Owner Enercon GmbH will use her as heavy lift ship for transport of windmills/windturbines
L: 130m B: 22.50m D: 6-9m
GT: 12,810 TDW: 10.500 tdw / 9.700 tdw
2 x 3.500 kW Speed: 17.50kn 3 rudders
Homeport: Emden
Next year, after the ship has been fully equipped and trial runs completed, the Aurich-basedwind turbine manufacturer will start using the vessel to transport its turbines and componentsworldwide. A large portion of the energy required to propel the ship will be supplied by foursailing rotors – large, rotating, vertical metal cylinders, 25 m tall.