FastRig: Decarbonising Biomass Transport with Wind Innovation
May 28, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1014
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Episode description
In today’s episode of the Argus Biomass Podcast, Argus’ Hannah Adler discusses innovations in shipping with Di Gilpin, founder and CEO of Smart Green Shipping. Gilpin joins to discuss the launch of their sea trials report and the innovative FastRig wing sail technology — a retrofittable, automated sail system designed to slash emissions and fuel use in global shipping.
We will explore:
- How FastRig technology works, and why it is particularly promising for biomass carriers.
- How international regulations and market incentives are aligning to support wind-assisted propulsion.
- Technical challenges and commercial opportunities for FastRig.
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