Re:Launch HN: OutSail (YC W23) – Wingsails to reduce cargo s...
by jandrese on Monday April 03, 2023 @01:44PM
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This is super cool. I hope it pans out this time. I've seen a number of attempts to add sails to cargo ships in the past, and generally they have not been a success because it involves adding a skilled person to the crew to manage the sails and cargo companies are allergic to paying extra salaries, even if they manage to make more than their salary back in fuel costs.
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Re:Launch HN: OutSail (YC W23) – Wingsails to reduce cargo s...
by jmoorebeek on Monday April 03, 2023 @02:14PM
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This is definitely a place where we think we can leverage modern automation processes. No need to add additional crew to manage the rigging, and the system should be able to manage itself safely.