Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has completed in-service testing of a wind resistance-reducing windshield which it claims reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by approximately 2%.
As part of the test, the windshield, which was co-developed by the carrier, was installed on the bow of the containership MOL Marvel sailing at 17 knots per hour.
According to MOL, the emissions reduction of approximately 2% was confirmed by sailing an identical vessel without the device installed at the same speed.
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