日本川崎汽船与法国Airseas公司签署协议，将为额外的3艘散货船安装“海翼”（Seawing）风筝推进系统。该系统由空客子公司Airseas开发，是一种辅助风力推进系统，可在海平面以上300米处飞行风筝，利用其产生的风力来推动船舶。Seawing系统通过降低主机功率提高燃油效率，可以减少20%的碳排放。

The Airseas Seawing is a wind propulsion technology, essentially an advanced kite that flies 300 metres above sea level, using the pull of the wind to propel the vessel. By reducing engine loads, Seawing systems aim to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions by 20%. Its Seawings system can be deployed, operated and stored at the touch of a button, requiring minimal crew input. Wind propulsion systems like the Seawing help lay the long-term foundations for the sustainable shipping of the future by reducing emissions right now, in addition to delivering a strong return on investment in the short term via fuel savings.”

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