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EZS offers course ‘Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion’

The Enkhuizen Nautical College is once again running it’s well regarded Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion course 11-19 February 2022.

Wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) is the modern version of sailing commercial freight. This green technology may be central to the energy transition for the maritime sector.

Subjects covered include:
– WASP vessel performance
– Weather routing, velocity prediction
– History and future of WASP
– Aero- and hydro dynamics
​- Policy and regulations
– Ship building and Ships stability of WASP vessels

The course can be followed live in the class room (limited places available!), or online by following a livestream and participating through Teams.

This years’ schedule and more information can be found on https://www.ezs.nl/wind-assisted-ship-propulsion.html

Foto: ventifoils on the Lady Christina, © Wijnne Barends