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Magnuss

Leading innovative solutions to reduce fuel consumption and emissions for today's global shipping fleet.

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James Rhodes

CEO & Co-Founder at Magnuss

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Employees 1–5
Headquarters Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Magnuss is a maritime technology that provides modern wind propulsion for global shipping. The Magnuss VOSS (or Vertically-variable Ocean Sail System) is a patented fuel saving technology, supporting the de-carbonization of the shipping industry. Retractability is the key feature of the VOSS - it can be stowed out of the way when at sea operating in adverse conditions and in port during loading and unloading.

Notable Achievements

  • Patented product internationally across 17 countries.
  • Pursuing largest wind installation ever, design and class approved product, customers LOI signed.
  • CEO on Executive committee of the International Wind Ship Association

Currently Operating in 108 Regions

Press Mentions

July 1, 2024

Sails make a comeback as shipping tries to go green

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March 14, 2024

Wind propulsion – 'there has never been a better time'

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