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Ship Kites at Sea: Fuel Savings, Risks and the Missing Manual
Ship kites may reduce fuel consumption, but what happens once traffic builds, the weather changes or the vessel needs to alter course?This episode looks at airborne wind propulsion from the bridge and deck level, including kite recovery, manoeuvring limitations, tether failure, emergency procedures and crew training.Read the full DeepDraft article:https://thedeepdraft.com/2026/08/10/airborne-wind-propulsion-missing-manual-fuel-saving-claim/
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