Vale Sohar Max VLOC Installed with Anemoi Rotor Sails

Anemoi Marine Technologies has successfully installed five Rotor Sails on the 400,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) Sohar Max, marking the largest wind propulsion project to date. The installation, completed in October 2024 at the COSCO Zhoushan shipyard, is part of a collaboration with Brazilian mining giant Vale, Omani shipowner Asyad, and Anemoi. The Rotor Sails, which are 35 meters tall and 5 meters in diameter, will help reduce fuel consumption by up to 6% and cut carbon emissions by up to 3,000 tonnes annually. This project showcases the growing role of wind energy in decarbonizing the maritime industry, with Anemoi continuing its work with major shipowners to boost vessel efficiency and sustainability.