Hamburg, 2026 / 08 / 13

HANSA DREJOE was equipped with Econowind's “VentoFoils.”

We are proud to announce that we have successfully equipped our HANSA DREJOE to receive Econowind’s “VentoFoils” at the Royal Niestern Sander Shipyard.

The “VentoFoils” will deliver around 10 percent additional thrust, reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions accordingly. The suction sails are designed as compact, autonomous wing systems that can be tilted in seconds.

We see wind-assisted ship propulsion as a next step in our journey toward greener operations. By combining conventional propulsion with modern wind propulsion technology, we continue our long-term strategy to improve efficiency across the fleet. The installation of VentoFoils forms part of a broader program to explore complementary technologies that deliver measurable impact, both operationally and environmentally.

We would like to thank all our project partners, especially Econowind, Groot Ship Design and the Royal Niestern Sander Shipyard, for their close collaboration and we look forward to sharing more updates as the sister vessels are being equipped as well.