Optimizing wind-assisted vessel performance through accurate wind data
Sea trials | WASP optimization | compliance | fuel savings
Wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) is transforming maritime decarbonization — but are you maximizing its potential? Precise wind data is the key to unlocking peak performance, fuel savings and ROI.
In this exclusive webinar, experts from DNV, Norsepower and Vaisala will explain why accurate, undisturbed wind measurement is critical for validating wind-assisted propulsion performance and for further system optimization. Experts will also discuss why wind lidar is the new industry standard for WASP system optimization and how it can maximize the value of sea trial wind measurements. Join us to stay ahead and lead the future of sustainable shipping.
Top benefits of attending:
- Stay ahead of regulations: Learn how to navigate the latest standards, including ISO 15016:2025 and ITTC guidelines, for wind-assisted vessels
- Maximize performance & ROI: Discover how accurate wind data drives system optimization, fuel savings, and faster returns on your WASP investments
- Gain practical insights: See real-world applications of wind lidar in sea trials and ongoing vessel operations
What will we cover?
- The regulatory framework for vessel sea trials and key considerations for wind-assisted propulsion systems
- Why accurate, undisturbed wind measurement is critical for validating and optimizing wind-assisted propulsion performance
- How wind lidar technology enables dynamic WASP system optimization and ongoing performance monitoring
- Best practices for maximizing the value of sea trial wind measurements and extending insights into operational fuel savings
- Customer case: How Norsepower used Vaisala’s WindCube Nacelle lidar to validate and optimize SC Connector’s rotor sail performance
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Speakers
Jan Wienke
Principal Engineer at DNV
Jan has over 20 years of experience in ship classification, having attended more than 200 newbuilding sea trials worldwide, with a focus on speed trials. He contributed to the development of ISO 15016:2015 and its 2025 revision. In statutory approvals, he specializes in ship energy efficiency, advising the German delegation at the IMO on design indices and technologies such as wind-assisted propulsion. Within IACS, he helped shape recommendations on design indices for ships in service. Jan holds a degree in physics and completed a thesis in coastal engineering on wave channel testing and slamming analysis.
Ville Paakkari
Head of R&D, Norsepower
Ville Paakkari is Head of R&D at Norsepower with a background in Mechanical Engineering/Fluid dynamics. Ville has experience in technical sales at Ilmacon Oy, youth work at SLEY ry, and project assistance at Operation Mercy. He has also worked in various roles such as an engineering trainee at the Finnish Border Guard and a security guard at Securitas Oy. Ville's academic achievements include a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree from Aalto University.
Floriane Grussenmeyer
Sales Manager, Vaisala Maritime Offshore Operations
Floriane is Sales Manager in Vaisala’s Maritime Offshore Operations team. She has extensive experience in global sales and business development of sensors and wind lidar-based solutions for various weather-related markets. Floriane contributes her expertise to developing new applications for Vaisala in the Maritime sector.
Resources
Wind Assisted Vessels: The future of cleaner shipping
Wind-assisted ship propulsion is one of the key technologies in decarbonizing the future of maritime shipping. Vaisala’s world-class wind and weather sensing technology help operators make the best use of current and upcoming wind conditions.
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Expert insights: Maximizing wind-assisted ship performance verification with wind lidar
Interview with Jakob von Eisenhart Rothe, Project Engineer Lidar & Power Performance, DNV and Jan Wienke, Approval Engineer, DNV
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Optimized performance for wind-assisted vessels with Norsepower
By installing Vaisala’s WindCube Nacelle wind lidar aboard the SC Connector alongside Norsepower’s Rotor Sail, undisturbed wind measurements were captured and aligned with thrust performance data—enabling optimized wind-assisted propulsion and improved...
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