信德海事网-专业海事信息咨询服务平台 登录 | 注册 [ 设为首页 ] [ 加入收藏 ] 中文版 ENGLISH WeChat Mobile --> --> ENGLISH   >   REGULATION --> IMO Progress on Wind Propulsion Safety Framework Signals Major Step Forward for Maritime Decarbonisation 2026-02-03 09:02 By： xinde marine news 分享： --> --> --> 评论 --> --> (Portsmouth, 2 February 2026) — BAR Technologies welcomes the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) decision to incorporate wind propulsion into its draft safety framework for greenhouse gas (GHG)-reducing technologies. The announcement follows the 12th session of the IMO's Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC), which concluded with a commitment to develop interim guidelines for wind propulsion systems by 2029. The move represents a pivotal shift in regulatory momentum, offering a clear pathway to support the safe, scalable, and commercially ready deployment of wind technologies at sea. BAR Technologies maintains that as the maritime industry works toward the IMO's 2050 net-zero targets, the need for zero-emission propulsion systems has never been more urgent. John Cooper, CEO of BAR Technologies, commented : "This development marks a vital milestone in the decarbonisation of the global fleet. By creating a regulatory environment that supports wind propulsion, the IMO is unlocking one of the most effective zero-emission technologies available today.” Wind propulsion technologies, including BAR Technologies' WindWings®, offer immediate reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. The inclusion of wind in the IMO’s safety framework ensures these solutions are not only viable but can now be adopted with greater confidence by shipowners, insurers, and classification societies. According to the IMO's draft workplan, wind propulsion systems will benefit from formally endorsed safety guidelines that address longstanding regulatory gaps that have slowed widespread adoption. The 2029 target for interim safety approval marks a tangible milestone for the secto