When wind conditions are favourable, wind power promises a cheap and reliable way to reduce CO_2 emissions. Other less obvious advantages of sails include possible improvements in the vessel's stability and the use of wind power as an emergency propulsion system. There's also the possibility that vessels on specific routes could carry less fuel as a result of the savings achieved. This could then reduce the overall weight of the vessel and lead to further fuel-consumption reductions.
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