Ship Kites at Sea: Fuel Savings, Risks and the Missing Manual

<p>Ship kites may reduce fuel consumption, but what happens once traffic builds, the weather changes or the vessel needs to alter course?</p><p>This episode looks at airborne wind propulsion from the bridge and deck level, including kite recovery, manoeuvring limitations, tether failure, emergency procedures and crew training.</p><p>Read the full DeepDraft article:</p><p><a href="https://thedeepdraft.com/2026/08/10/airborne-wind-propulsion-missing-manual-fuel-saving-claim/">https://thedeepdraft.com/2026/08/10/airborne-wind-propulsion-missing-manual-fuel-saving-claim/</a></p>