# Oil Tankers Conserve Oil With Massive Sail By Geoff Thiessen | Published 2006-12-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oil-tankers-conserve-oil-with-a-massive-sails References: [dvorak.org](http://www.dvorak.org/blog/) & [skysails.info](http://skysails.info/index.php?id=6&L=1) German based company SkySail is going back to basics offering giant sails for large industrial container ships and tankers. The sails allow the ships to [conserve fuel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc). The main problem is deployment. The maiden voyage of the first ship with this technology, the MV Beluga SkySails, is expected in 2007. **Implications** - If there is an easy way to make a pre-existing product more environmentally friendly, it's wise to invest a little time and energy into it. There is a large consumer base that is very concerned with the state of the Earth and they are actively seeking brands and companies who share those views to purchase from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Shipping:** Implementing giant sails on large industrial container ships and tankers to conserve fuel and make shipping more environmentally friendly. - **Fuel Conservation:** Using innovative sail technology to reduce fuel consumption in the shipping industry. - **Environmentally Friendly Solutions:** Exploring alternative solutions, such as giant sails, to make traditional industries more sustainable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Shipping:** The shipping industry can benefit from the use of giant sails as a way to conserve fuel and reduce environmental impact. - **Energy:** The energy industry can invest in sail technology as a means to reduce fuel consumption and promote sustainability in the shipping sector. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can embrace sail technology to cut down on fuel costs and contribute to a greener future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Sail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-system.md) - [Enchanting Old-World Sailing Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orient-express-silenseas.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Energy-Hauling Battery Tankers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-tanker.md) - [Battery-Packed Wind Farm Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerx.md) - [Zero-Emission Sailboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-emission-sailboat.md) - [Innovative Maritime Transportation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maritime-transportation-system.md) - [Ammonia-Powered Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-ship.md) - [Electric Shipping Vessel Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargill-and-kotug.md)