Wind-powered cargo ships with sail-like 'wings' could reduce fuel use by 30%

Wind-powered cargo ships with sail-like 'wings' could reduce fuel use by 30%

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A cargo ship with a difference is set to dock at the Polish port of Gdynia early next week. The Pyxis Ocean, a bulk carrier that is 229 meters long and 32 meters wide, looks like any other dry cargo vessel — but with a big difference: it is fitted with two large, rigid sails known as WindWings.…

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