Oceanbird, the Alfa Laval–Wallenius joint venture, has secured its maiden commercial sale with an undisclosed owner ordering two Wing 560 wing sails for retrofit installation in Europe in early 2027. The order fills the first two production slots and marks the start of Oceanbird’s move from demonstration to commercial rollout of large‑scale wind propulsion. “This is a proud moment for everyone involved. It proves that wind propulsion is not just a concept—it’s a viable, scalable solution for sustainable shipping,” said Amrit Kaur Bhullar, CEO of Oceanbird. The Wing 560 uses aerodynamic wing sails that harness air pressure to push a vessel forward; a single wing on an existing ship can save up to 10% of fuel and emissions on optimal routes, the company claims. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1_95_0_1_2'); });