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Mining company resurrects ancient technology to operate next-gen cargo ship: 'An exciting landmark project'
Sohar Max is an ore hauler owned by the Omani shipping group Asyad and is operated by the Brazilian mining company Vale. Fuel consumption on the carrier is expected to be reduced by up to 6% ...
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114-feet rotor sails make Sohar Max world’s largest ship with wind propulsion
A 400,000-dwt very large ore carrier (VLOC) named Sohar Max has become the largest vessel to receive wind propulsion technology to date, as five rotor sails were installed on this. Anemoi Marine ...