The difference between Energy and Energy Efficiency. In our latest blog post, our CEO Diane Gilpin unpacks one of the most misunderstood distinctions in maritime energy transition, and why confusing the two has cost the industry years of lost progress and misdirected investment.

Scotland is sitting on a trillion-dollar opportunity. The question is whether we seize it. We are proud to be part of a coalition of maritime industry leaders calling on the new Scottish Government to back Scotland's world-class clean shipping sector and unlock its enormous growth potential.

Swire Bulk is assessing the installation of our FastRigs on a vessel carrying sustainable biomass for Drax, marking an exciting new chapter in a partnership that has been building for years.

The future of wind propulsion is here, and it's designed to work for you. Smart Green Shipping's FastRig is designed for commercial flexibility.

For decades, wind propulsion lacked the certainty shipping demands. That certainty is now here.

Smart Green Shipping is featured in the Spring 2026 issue of the Journal of Ocean Technology (JOT), one of the leading scientific journals in the maritime sector.

Wind is an energy source, and it is time the IMO recognised it as one. In an exclusive interview with SAFETY4SEA, our Founder and CEO Di Gilpin makes the case that the way wind propulsion is currently classified in maritime regulation is holding the industry back.

SGS was invited to speak at the #UKFlagForum2026, sharing how the Maritime and Coastguard Agency played a pivotal role in enabling the installation of our FastRig in Barrow-in-Furness.

“This project represents one of the most comprehensive wind propulsion datasets gathered from dedicated sea trials,” said Dr Joe Banks of the University of Southampton, an expert in experimental and computational fluid dynamics for wind-assisted ships. #MaritimeTechnology #WindPropulsionTechnology

At the heart of the Winds of Change project is the University of Southampton’s role in developing sophisticated performance prediction tools that capture the complex balance of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic forces acting on a wind propelled ship. #WindPropulsionTechnology #MaritimeEmissions

The Winds of Change project has enabled Smart Green Shipping and the University of Southampton to build one of the most detailed wind propulsion datasets in modern shipping, combining deep engineering studies with performance prediction verification

On International Women’s Day, Smart Green Shipping recognises that robust safety and verification standards are essential to unlocking the full potential of wind propulsion for global shipping.

Di Gilpin, CEO of SGS, led 3 panels at the Economist Impact Net Zero Shipping Summit panel in London, bringing together leaders from across finance, shipping, and climate and nature innovation to focus on how to enable credible, resilient, beyond-emissions, future-proof global shipping.

Smart Green Shipping’s founder and CEO, Diane Gilpin, is among the contributors to Ship.Energy’s February issue, taking part in the Ship.Energy 2026 survey alongside a diverse, influential group of industry decision-makers, innovators and policymakers. #ShippingTechnology #WindPropulsionTechnology

The biggest risk in shipping is doing nothing. It is being locked out of future trade as FuelEU, EU ETS, and IMO rules tighten. Customers will not wait forever for credible decarbonisation. #MaritimeTechnology #WindPropulsionTechnology #GreenInvestment

What happens when decarbonisation technology meets the realities of charter shipping? Charter periods end. Routes change. Vessels move on. For many operators, that means any technology that’s heavy, invasive, or permanent becomes a real barrier to adoption. #MaritimeTechnology

As Hagland Shipbrokers’ Frank Hendrikse notes in the video below, ship operators can be cautious about investing in technologies that are still establishing themselves in the market. #MaritimeTechnology #MaritimeData #GreenInvestment

Since our inception in 2014, Smart Green Shipping has focused on a core question — how to quantify the value of the wind and derisk the uptake of our FastRig wind propulsion technology so ship owners and operators can bank on its performance.

We are proud to see SGS Founder & CEO Di Gilpin share her vision for a greener, more resilient maritime future in SAFETY4SEA’s Industry Voices: A 2026 Wish-list for Greener Shipping. #WindPropulsionTechnology #MaritimeTechnology #GreenInvestment #MaritimeEmissions #MaritimeData

Happy Holidays! — from the whole team at Smart Green Shipping

Have you ever wondered how our FastRig wingsail blends grand prix yacht thinking with the real-world demands of commercial shipping? Find the answers in our latest interview with Tom Humphreys, Director and Co-owner of Humphreys Yacht Design (HYD),

In a recent MarRI-UK webinar, SGS CEO Di Gilpin discussed why trusted data is the accelerator for wind propulsion and why SGS has been determined to move the sector beyond “over‑promising and under‑delivering.” #WindPropulsionTechnology #MaritimeEmissions #GreenInvestment #ShipTechnology #IMONZF

In conversation with BusinessGreen Editor-in-Chief James Murray, SGS CEO Di Gilpin explained Smart Green Shipping’s unique approach to de-risking wind propulsion for the shipping market — #GreenInvestment #ShippingTechnology #WindPropulsionTechnology #MaritimeEmissions #Charterparties

Will you join SGS CEO @digilpin.bsky.social, @imohq.bsky.social's Camille Bourgeon & Hagland Shipbrokers' Frank Hendrikse to learn about current & future regulations, market trends, and how wind is shaping the next generation of sustainable shipping tomorrow? Register: marri-uk.org/index.php/ev...

Join SGS CEO Di Gilpin, International Maritime Organization's Camille BOURGEON and Hagland Shipbrokers' Frank Hendrikse for a fascinating MarRI-UK webinar on 'Wind Propulsion Technology & the Maritime Market.' #WindPropulsionTechnology #ShipTechnology #ShipDesign #Regulations #MaritimeEmissions

It was a pleasure to have SGS Founder & CEO Di Gilpin join Reed Smith LLP and WISTA UK yesterday for a panel discussion on key developments and challenges facing the maritime sector. #GreenTechnology #WindPropulsionTechnology #MaritimeEmissions #ShipTechnology #GreenInvestment

The IMO's decision to delay its net zero policy framework by a year may be frustrating, but it doesn't pause shipping's energy transition - rather, it proves the market's already ahead of policy, said SGS CEO Di Gilpin in BusinessGreen. #WindPropulsionTechnology #MaritimeEmissions #IMONZF

We look forward to a lively panel discussion tomorrow between SGS CEO Di Gilpin, NorthStandard's Director (External Affairs) Helen Barden and Reed Smith LLP Partner Antonia Panayides on the key developments and challenges facing shipping's energy transition. #WindPropulsionTechnology #Shipping

"The reality of the climate emergency is in our face every single day. And the reality of delay means that the costs will increase," said SGS CEO Di Gilpin on BBC News' Business Daily podcast, presented by Will Bain and produced by David Cann. #MaritimeEmissions #IMONZF #ShippingTechnology

We are pleased to see SGS CEO Di Gilpin featured in the latest edition of The Heavy Lift Engineer magazine, edited by Helenor Fisher, which is focused exclusively on renewables. #Renewables

In a recent interview with BusinessGreen, SGS CEO Di Gilpin was asked about what aspects of the green economy excite her the most. Her immediate response was "Greening shipping, without a doubt!" #WIGBA #WomenEntrpreneurs

Our Head of Communications, Samira Nadkarni, enjoyed beng part of a panel discussion yesterday at the iconic Glasgow Science Centre, alongside Dr Mahmoud Wagih and Dr Marco Fossati, expertly moderated by Dr Duncan Booker. With an opening speech by Dr Stephen Breslin, #MaritimeTech #ClimateTech

At yesterday’s 9th Sustainability Summit for South-East Europe & the Mediterranean, organised by Economist Impact SE Europe Events in Athens, our CEO Di Gilpin shared the powerful benefits of resource efficiency within a circular economy #CircularEconomy #Sustainability

We look forward to SGS CEO @digilpin.bsky.social's contributions at The 9th Sustainability Summit for South-East Europe & the Mediterranean, organised by @economist.com Impact SE Europe Events, taking place in Athens on 13 - 14 October 2025. #ClimateTech #GreenInvestment #CircularEconomy

📢 Join Samira Nadkarni at #ArtofPossible – From the Docks to Drones! Head of Comms at @smartgreenshipping.bsky.social, Samira is driving the green revolution in shipping — from wind propulsion sails to smart route optimisation, cutting emissions by up to 40% 🎟️ tinyurl.com/Docks2Drones #Glasgow850

Congrats to all the finalists, highly commended entries, and winners at the Women in Green Business Awards 2025 last night. Was such a wonderful evening celebrating so many inspirational women and businesses. www.businessgreen.com/news/4520113...

We are pleased to share that SGS Head of Communications, Samira Nadkarni, will join an expert panel at Glasgow City of Science and Innovation's “Art of Possible: From the Docks to Drones – Glasgow’s Journey to Smarter Transportation,” taking place on 14 October at the Glasgow Science Centre.

We are incredibly proud to share that our CEO, @digilpin.bsky.social, was awarded both Transport Professional of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year at last night’s Women in Green Business Awards by @businessgreen.bsky.social. #WIGBA #WomenInTech #ClimateTech #WomenEntrepreneurs #MaritimeTech

We are proud to share that we have convened a roundtable, with the support of The Scottish Government, to drive Scotland’s Green Growth. #Shipping

At London International Shipping Week 2025, SGS CEO Di Gilpin joined a panel conversation alongside sector leaders Claire Spooner, Katrina Thompson, Tony Roskilly, Elaine Scott, and Sarah Sharples, in a session chaired by Eamonn Beirne of the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom. #LISW25

⭐ Smart Green Shipping CEO Di Gilpin highlighted that with wind-assisted propulsion technologies at a tipping point, the next question becomes one of scale — as this will be key to equipping the significant percentage of the global fleet that would benefit from this technology. #MaritimeTechnology

Is investment ready to support maritime’s transformation at this crucial tipping point? Sadly the answer is no, said SGS COO Neil Rogers at #METF25 during #LISW25. #MaritimeInvestment #GreenInvestment #SupplyChains #MaritimeTechnology #MaritimeEmissions

Today, SGS Founder & CEO @digilpin.bsky.social will join the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the International Windship Association’s Wind Propulsion Session at the London Museum Docklands to share our end-to-end approach to maritime's transformation. #WAPS #MaritimeTechnology

SGS COO Neil Rogers is speaking today at ship.energy's Marine Energy Transition Forum 2025 at Norton Rose Fulbright, during London International Shipping Week 2025.

We welcome the UK Government’s announcement at London International Shipping Week 2025 of over £1.1 billion investment to boost growth, jobs, and skills in the UK’s coastal towns and cities as part of the Plan for Change. #LISW25

Members of the SGS team — @digilpin.bsky.social, Ian Haugh, Neil Rogers, Samira Nadkarni and Thomas Basham— are heading to London International Shipping Week 2025 next week. We look forward to the chance to connect with partners, supporters, colleagues and old friends — and to meet new ones! #LISW25

We look forward to SGS CEO @digilpin.bsky.social's insights on the future of UK SHORE, as part of a panel discussion at UK Department for Transport (DfT) and Innovate UK’s Clean Maritime Day during #LISW25: lisw.com/event/clean-... #MaritimeTech #MaritimeInnovation #UKSHORE #Sustainability

SGS COO Neil Rogers will highlight the critical need for focused financing to move from innovation to industry standard — enabling accelerated manufacturing, commercial deployment, and system change across the shipping sector — at the #METF25 on 15 Sept at Norton Rose Fulbright, during #LISW25.

SGS is proud to showcase our Winds of Change project at booth 11, Clean Maritime Day Exhibition at #LISW25. ⭐ Connect with experts from SGS, University of Southampton, Argo Engineering, Malin Group, Caley Ocean Systems & Houlder — to know more about our work towards maritime transformation.

We are proud to share that we have been shortlisted in two categories at Insider Media's Made in Scotland Awards — the Sustainability Award and the Digital Award! #MadeInScotlandAwards #MaritimeTechnology #WAPs #MaritimeInvestment #MarineFinance