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Shipping and Ports

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit This enables the vessel to achieve a service speed of
(GIZ) GmbH. approximately 12 knots under sail and 7 knots with the diesel
Welcoming the vessel, Marshall Islands’ Minister for engine.
Transport, Hilton Kendall enthused: “This ship is more than The vessel will be operated by the Marshall Islands Shipping
simply a ship…It represents the Marshall Islands’ sustainable Corporation.
marine transportation, a ray of hope, and a vital component Michael Suhr, Regional Director North Europe at KR, said:
of maritime education and training. An important turning “The Juren Ae represents a pivotal moment in maritime
point in our attempts to move towards a sustainable, energy- innovation. This pioneering ship serves as a beacon for a low-
efficient future has been reached with the arrival of the SV carbon future in maritime transport, showcasing the viability
Juren Ae.” and efficiency of sustainable technologies in the maritime
SV Juren Ae’s innovative design includes a partially industry.
automated sail system, which is inspired by traditional “This project not only offers a compelling business case for
Indonesian sails and is complemented by solar panels sail-driven cargo vessels, particularly in regions with high fuel
and a hybrid drive system. Korean Register (KR) says this prices like the Pacific Islands, but also aims to inspire other
configuration is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% Pacific Island states to adopt low-carbon technologies and
compared to similar-sized ships. concepts for maritime transport.”
It adds that this hybrid power system means the propeller
and engine handle low-speed manoeuvring, while the - Additional reporting from the Marshall Islands Journal
propeller can also generate electricity as a turbine.

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