The present disclosure relates to a method of a device (150) and a device of controlling reefing of a wind engagement unit (101) of a wind propulsion arrangement (100) of a vessel (1), the wind propulsion arrangement (100) comprising:- the wind engagement unit comprising at least one movable portion (120), and- a base (20) connected to the wind engagement unit (101) and to a body of the marine vessel, and whereinthe method comprises:determining (S101) wind speed (TWS; AWS) that is experienced by the wind engagement unit (101),determining (S102) whether or not the wind speed (WS; TWS; AWS) exceeds one or more threshold values (T) determined for the wind engagement unit (101); and if so:controlling (S103, S101) the at least one movable portion (120) of the wind engagement unit (101) to be displaced in relation to the base.


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    Title :

    AUTOMATIC REEFING


    Additional title:

    AUTOMATISCHES REFFEN
    PRISE DE RIS AUTOMATIQUE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-09-18


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING



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