In Conversation with Tuomas Riski CEO of Norsepower

<p><strong>In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we are In Conversation with Tuomas Riski CEO of Norsepower, which manufacturers mechanical sails to bring wind power into the 21st century.</strong></p><p>Tuomas talks with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand about reducing fuel consumption and emissions by fitting mechanical sails to vessels. The episode includes discussion about:</p><ul><li>A modernised mechanical sail</li><li>Levels of reduction in fuel consumption and emissions</li><li>Combining with alternative fuels to reduce costs</li><li>Installation and operation of mechanical sails</li><li>Changing wind from an enemy to a friend of ships</li><li>Retrofits versus newbuilds</li><li>Payback period and vessel trading patterns</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Listen to the episode now find out more about these topics and much more</strong></p><p><em>If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. Feel free also to recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries make sure you visit </em><a href="https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>www.searade-maritime.com</em></a><em> or </em><a href="https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/newsletter_signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>subscribe to our newsletter</em></a><em>.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News:</em></strong></p><p><em>Follow him on Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/marcushand1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://twitter.com/marcushand1</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>Connect with him on LinkedIn: </em><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/</em></a></p><p><em>Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to