The International Windship Association (IWSA) will host its annual Wind Propulsion Innovation Forum at SMM in Hamburg this year.

There will be expert speakers and panellists to provoke discussion and debate about wind propulsion and the key part it will play in the future of sustainable shipping.

“The Innovation Forum at SMM2016 is an opportunity for the industry to engage with the emerging trend of wind propulsion,” said Gavin Allwright, IWSA General Secretary.

He added: “Over four days, we will see a wide range of credible technical solutions, debate the issues and set the tone for collaboration for the future development of the sector.”

The IWSA Innovation Forum spans all four days of the conference, from the 6-9h September and will be located just in front of the main IWSA booth 301, in the new Green Propulsion Hall A5.

Nikos Nesteroulis, Vice-President, INSB Class, added: “We are delighted to be involved with IWSA and this international pool of shipping experts that are dedicated to promoting green practices and wind as a smart propulsion method.”

The full schedule is available on the IWSA website.