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bout Oceanbird at OCEANBIRDWALLENIUS.COM 10 In what region and on which route will Oceanbird sail? Oceanbird can sail any ocean but a North Atlantic crossing is probably where it will start. Oceanbird is most suitable for open water operation and could potentially also be efficient in coastal operation on longer hauls. For shorter hauls, or in dense traffic areas and such, we believe that there are other more attractive sustainable solutions such as electrifi - cation or non-fossil fuels. Wind-powered vessels are not the solution for all types of shipping. 12 Does the existing shipbuilding industry have the capability to build this kind of vessel? It depends on the shipyard, but the hull isn’t that complicated to build. Most likely the wing rigs will need to be built by an external supplier and then delivered to the shipyard for assembly. To assemble the wing sails and then mount them on the hull will be a completely new procedure for the shipyard. 13 9 When can we see the first full-scale Oceanbird vessel in commercial operation? We have come a long way into the project but there is still a lot to be done. There are both technical and commercial challenges that we need to solve, but we also need to get more stakeholders involved in the project. Our project plans are ambitious but we are on track to making it possible for a delivery and start of operation of a full-scale Oceanbird in late 2024. 11 How much will it cost, construction-wise, compared to other vessels? We don’t have the full picture of the costs yet, but it’s likely to be slightly more expensive than traditional vessels but in the same ballpark. The wing rigs will come with additional cost, but less machinery equipment will be required than on a conventional vessel. All in all, it will be slightly more expensive. Is the speed of the ship dependent on wind, which is highly seasonal? With modern weather forecasts it is possible to find and sail with the winds in a reliable way most of the sailing time. In addition there will be auxiliary power onboard, preferably with fossil-free fuel, to assist when needed. Thousands of simulations in different weather have been done. The simulations show that it’s possible to have a reliable scheduled speed of 10 knots. 14 Will Oceanbird reach ports on scheduled time? Reliability is key to the car manufacturers and the logistics system. It’s the date of delivery that is important, more than the speed, or time, used between ports. To secure reliability we will guarantee a scheduled speed of 10 knots so that delivery will be on time. OUR WAY 13