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As the shipping industry moves to decarbonize, huge sails could be making a comeback. The China Merchant Energy Shipping company (CMES) has taken delivery of a new supertanker, whose four large sails will cut down average fuel consumption by nearly 10%.

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Giant supertanker uses 9.8% less fuel thanks to 130-foot sails
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    Giant supertanker uses 9.8% less fuel thanks to 130-foot sails

    Giant supertanker uses 9.8% less fuel thanks to 130-foot sails

    As the shipping industry moves to decarbonize, huge sails could be making a comeback. The China Merchant Energy Shipping company (CMES) has taken …

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