VIP Launch Event to Showcase Innovation, Collaboration, and the Future of Clean
Shipping

London, UK – GT Wings, in collaboration with Carisbrooke Shipping, University of Bristol,
and supported by Innovate UK and the UK Department for Transport, proudly announces the
launch of the AirWing propulsion system. This revolutionary technology, backed by £3.7M in
funding through the UK Government’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 4
(CMDC4), aims to reduce emissions in the maritime sector by up to 30%. This groundbreaking
project is set to transform the shipping industry by accelerating the transition to sustainable
maritime transport.

The first AirWing will be installed on a Carisbrooke Shipping 120m general cargo vessel
before commencing sea trials through 2025. This first installation will demonstrate the
technology’s real-world impact, symbolising a significant step toward zero-emission shipping.

A Launch Event to Drive Maritime Innovation

To celebrate this milestone, GT Wings will host an exclusive launch event in London in 2025,
bringing together key stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and innovators. The event will
offer a platform to explore future collaborations, spark industry conversations, and showcase
the power of innovation in tackling maritime emissions.

The event will take place on the 1st of May 2025 at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP located in
London, UK.

The event will feature:

• Keynote speeches by industry leaders and government representatives
• Panel discussions with project partners and green technology innovators
• VIP networking sessions to foster meaningful connections

An Open Invitation to Join the Movement

As part of this transformative initiative, we invite companies and organisations committed to
sustainability and innovation to explore opportunities to align their brands with the AirWing
project. This event offers an unparalleled opportunity to associate with cutting-edge
maritime technology and engage with industry leaders.

For companies interested in supporting the event or learning more about how they can
participate through strategic partnerships, please get in touch with our team.

Hear what supporting partners have to say about the event:

“We are thrilled to bring the AirWing system to market in a record timeframe. We believe that
AirWing represents a game-changing wind propulsion technology, maximising thrust and fuel
savings from the smallest possible unit size. We are proud to be working alongside Carisbrooke
Shipping and University of Bristol to bring this technology to life.”
– George Thompson, GT Wings

“We are proud to be working alongside GT Wings as a project partner with this innovative
prototype. Decarbonisation of the marine environment takes centre stage at Carisbrooke
shipping. The installation of our first AirWing will have a significant impact ensuring we maintain
our efficiency in reducing our emissions, cutting fuel costs and compliance with strict new
emissions regulations well into the future.”
– Capt Simon Merritt, Senior Fleet Manager, Carisbrooke Shipping

“We are excited to be part of the AirWing consortium working towards a new Age of Sail. This
collaboration between industry and academia exemplifies the innovative, multidisciplinary, and
audacious spirit needed to achieve a more sustainable future.”
– Dr Tobias Laux, Senior Research Associate, University of Bristol

“This new £30m [CMDC6] investment is part of our Plan for Change – growing the economy and
making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower. I’m proud to see this funding boost growth and
create jobs throughout the UK, as well as ushering in an era of zero-emission shipping. It was
great to join GT Wings in Hull to see their fantastic new propulsion system, and to see how
they’re driving economic growth and supporting jobs in the region.”
– Mike Kane, Maritime Minister

“At KAP, we are proud to be part of this transformative project. Our goal is to connect innovative
solutions like AirWing with the right stakeholders, ensuring that these technologies not only
make an impact but also drive meaningful partnerships toward a sustainable maritime future.”
– Mohamad Kantar, Co-founder, KAP