Norway-based wind propulsion specialist North Windships has appointed Dr. Martina Vilanova Reche as its new Technical Manager.
Rejoining the company after completing her PhD research on wind propulsion systems for commercial ships, Dr Vilanova Reche will focus on accelerating shipping’s decarbonisation pathway by demonstrating the economic and environmental benefits of wind technologies.
She produced her PhD in close collaboration with North Windships and the North Technology Group.
‘As a naval architect with a strong awareness of the climate challenge, my PhD on wind propulsion systems was a natural choice, a way to combine my professional skills with my lifelong love for sailing,’ she said. ‘Partnering with the North Technology Group was also obvious to me, as it has always been a source of inspiration and a leader in sailing innovation.’
In her new role, she will focus on supporting shipowners, naval architects, ship operators, and regulators in assessing and implementing wind propulsion solutions. Her goal is to accelerate shipping’s decarbonisation pathway by demonstrating the economic and environmental benefits of wind technologies.
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