Because of its reliance on carbon-heavy bunkers, the maritime sector currently contributes for over 3% of global carbon emissions. And by volume, the majority of the world's trade in goods is transported by water. Over 830 million tonnes of carbon are produced annually by the industry, according to the International Maritime Organization. That is equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions from 283 coal-fired power plants.
Before large ships propelled by fossil fuels took over, people and goods were transported by sailing in the wind. However slowly, wind-powered shipping is now making a comeback.Pyxis Ocean joins a small fleet of just two dozen big commercial ships propelled by wind energy. Only around 100 of the more than 110,000 new-build order vessels presently have wind-assisted technology. However, if more ship owners, operators, and charterers decide to power their fleet with renewable energy, it might significantly contribute to cleaning up the unclean maritime sector.