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With world-leading sailmaking, carbon spars, composite rigging and global service expertise all within the group, we combine unrivalled wind propulsion technical knowledge with the hardware capability to deliver fully integrated wind propulsion solutions.
DynaRig
The DynaRig is ideal for newbuild projects, offering a highly efficient and commercially attractive option for cargo vessels, including bulkers and tankers, as well as cruise ships and RoRo passenger vessels.
AeroRig
The AeroRig is a freestanding, fully rotating carbon rig with an integrated boom and sailplan, eliminating the need for shrouds or conventional stays. It delivers balanced sail handling, light loads, and exceptional ease of use.
Intelligent
WPS Optimisation
WindWise is an AI-driven optimisation tool that identifies the optimal wind propulsion system and configuration for specific vessels and routes, maximising performance, reducing costs and enabling confident, data-led adoption.
Up to 100% Fuel Savings with Wind-assisted Propulsion Systems
Our wind propulsion systems start generating fuel savings from ≥15° apparent wind angle (AWA).
Engine-equivalent output power per rig under best-case conditions.
Payback in as little as 5 years, depending on fuel type and carbon pricing.
Integrated Wind Propulsion Systems for Commercial Ships
What Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems Can Do for You
North Windships specialises in helping shipowners, naval architects, and operators navigate the complexities of modern wind propulsion, by assessing feasibility, integration pathways, and return on investment for systems such as rotor sails, wing sails, kite systems, and the DynaRig. Whether you're retrofitting an existing fleet or designing a newbuild, our consultancy delivers the insight and support needed to future-proof your vessels.
Mitigating Costs
Beyond direct fuel savings, reduced GHG emissions can contribute to carbon credit generation or support broader ESG goals. Turning sustainability into a measurable financial advantage.
Stay ahead of regulations
Wind-assisted propulsion systems, such as DynaRig, rotor sails, and wing sails are proven to reduce fuel consumption and cut emissions by up to 30%, helping vessels meet EEXI and CII requirements while improving operational margins. Integrating these systems early can also position your fleet to benefit from carbon credits, FuelEU Maritime incentives, and future carbon pricing schemes.
Enhance sustainability & reputation
North Windships
North Windships brings together the expertise of North Sails, Future Fibres, Southern Spars and RigPro to deliver integrated wind propulsion systems for commercial ships.
Our advanced sailing systems help shipowners and operators reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions and prepare their fleets for evolving maritime regulations. Designed for efficient retrofitting or seamless integration with newbuilds, each system is supported by an established global service network and developed to minimise operational disruption.
Drawing on decades of experience in marine engineering, sailmaking, composite spars and rigging, North Windships provides durable, efficient wind propulsion solutions designed to deliver measurable performance and long-term returns on investment.
Sailmaking:
The World’s largest and leading sailmaker.
Carbon Fibre Spar Manufacturing:
Delivering high performance composite rig technology.
Composite Rigging and Cables:
Producing composite and carbon fibre cables for many different industries.
Global Service Network:
The worlds most trusted sailing system technicians, offering engineering solutions for any rig type.
Building Your Visions. Creating Reality.
North Windships provides the engineering, manufacturing and technical expertise needed to deliver integrated wind-assisted propulsion systems for ships. Working across North Sails, Southern Spars, Future Fibres and RigPro, we support commercial wind propulsion projects from initial feasibility and system design through to manufacture, installation and long-term service.
Our teams bring specialist experience across sailmaking, composite masts, rigging, control systems and advanced composite manufacturing. This combined knowledge enables us to develop wind-assisted and primary wind propulsion solutions for commercial vessels, whether integrating a system into a newbuild or retrofitting an existing ship.
Across the group, approximately 20,000 square metres of advanced manufacturing facilities support the production of reliable, efficient wind-assisted propulsion systems technology. From concept to construction, North Windships has the facilities, global support network and marine engineering experience to help the shipping industry reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions and move towards cleaner propulsion.
Join the transition to a sustainable, cost-effective shipping future — contact us for your customised WindWise assessment.
Lower costs. Cut carbon emissions. Stay ahead. Partner with North Windships to power your fleet into the future.
