Provides wings for a shipping revolution

Wind propulsion - harvesting a free and renewable energy source

Innovative Swedish technology makes it possible to power even the largest vessels by wind. Wallenius and Alfa Laval have joined forces to supply wind propulsion to shipping. The first product Wing 560 can be installed on existing and newbuilt vessels, as wind assist or in a set on primary wind-powered vessels.

The rigid wing sails resembles airplane wings rather than the tall ships from the past. It is a robust solution with high efficiency. Thanks to our strong parent companies, we can have a long-term perspective with focus on quality, safety and performance, and a global service network.

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The wind helped us discover our planet – now it can help us preserve it

Key figures

2000 tons CO2

saved every year with one Wing 560 on existing vessel, on favorable routes

40 metres heigh

in a two-segment design to get optimal thrust

7,100 cars

can be carried in the cargo hold of the first vessel from the Oceanbird concept

2025

will the first wing sail be installed onboard a vessel

The future started long ago

Thousands of years have passed since we learnt to harness the wind so that ships could travel faster and further. Oceanbird is about revolutionizing technology that will put an end to the era of fossil-driven cargo ships in maritime transport.

And history is being made right now

Oceanbird is a result of over a decade of determination, pioneering spirit and successful partnerships. From the early sketches to forming a new company. This is our story – so far.