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Wind-Powered Shipping Could Slash Pacific Fuel Use by 40%, Majuro Forum Says
Fresh ideas for the Pacific’s lifeline as shipping decarbonizes—wind-assisted propulsion and other low‑carbon options promise major fuel savings, but require region‑specific funding and research. A Majuro forum highlighted the gap between global innovation and small‑vessel needs, warning that island economies remain vulnerable to price shocks unless policies and financing fall into place.