Learning to fly: Fishing group puts faith in retractable wings on its new trawlers

The Norwegian firm hopes the new wings can reduce impact, save fuel and increase stability.

Wavefoil has developed wings that can reduce fuel consumption by stabilizing vessels in the water. Here seen on a whale watching boat.
Wavefoil has developed wings that can reduce fuel consumption by stabilizing vessels in the water. Here seen on a whale watching boat.Foto: Wavefoil
Published 15 April 2021, 22:15Updated 15 April 2021, 22:30
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