Metal Sail System for Cargo Ships

Research and Education

Research and Education

A resilient and flexible material used in the construction of the metal sails, combining the properties of aluminum and plastic fibers.

A large sail structure made of aluminum-plastic fiber composite material designed to harness wind power for cargo ships. The sails can reach 164 feet in height and 65 feet in width and can be raised or lowered as needed.

Tokyo

A research and development project to create a large metal sail system made of aluminum-plastic fiber composite to harness wind power and reduce fuel consumption and emissions from cargo vessels. The system is designed to be deployable and retractable based on weather conditions.

A planned large-scale prototype project to test and validate the metal sail system's performance in practical maritime conditions. Data collected from these tests will be used to improve the system design.

A deployable metal sail structure made of aluminum-plastic fiber composite designed for cargo ships. The sails reach 164 feet in height and 65 feet in width, capturing wind currents to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The system can be lowered during turbulent weather.