A new form of wave devouring propulsion (WDP) could power ships, helping cut the maritime industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. An inventive method of achieving greater thrust from the power of the waves is achieved by harnessing a vessel’s submerged flapping foil by integrating a simplified version of a whale’s tail fin action into a ship’s power system. It reduces fuel costs and significantly enhances marine craft propulsion. The technology can find applications in small, unmanned vessels and be seamlessly integrated into hybrid propulsion systems, including those powered by electricity, hydrogen, or fossil fuels.
www.cranfield.ac.uk/press/news-2023/wave-devouring-propulsion-a-revolutionary-green-technology-for-maritime-sustainability