Giant Kites Could Help Pull Cargo Ships Across Oceans

A French company called Airseas, formed in 2016, has created Seawing, a kite that can propel a cargo ship. 
The kite will fly 200 meters above sea level. This technology could assist cargo ships to decrease their fuel consumption, and cut down 10-40% of their carbon emissions.
The French company has combined kite technology with an automated system for flight control, which comprises automation technology and digital twin, CNN reported.
According to Airseas, Seawing will be initiated at the push of a button and guaranteed that it is 100% automated. It is effortless to use and the crew can initiate it from the bridge (the commanding room from where crew members operate the ship) and requires little training for operation.
A simple switch commences or recovers the kite, which unravels, initiates and refolds autonomously. 
Instantaneously, the system gathers and analyzes meteorological and oceanic data. Seawing adjusts to this data to enhance its performance and secure maximum safety.
According to the International Maritime Organization, Airseas co-founder and CEO, Vincent Bernatets, notifies the urgent need for change in the shipping industry, as ships are predominantly driven by fossil fuels and the shipping sector accounts for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.