French start-up claims ‘world’s first’ sail-powered container ship

French Cooperative Orders World’s First Sail-Powered Containership - mfame.guru

A French cooperative named Windcoop has finalized a construction order for what they are hailing as the world’s first sail-powered containership, reports Interesting Engineering. Largest Sailing Cargo Ship Windcoop has commissioned Turkey’s RMK Marine to construct its first open-hatch, sail-powered cargo ship. This vessel is designed to integrate wind propulsion with efficient container handling, marking the beginning of Windcoop’s planned fleet…

French start-up claims ‘world’s first’ sail-powered container ship

Windcoop promises big emission savings as it orders vessel

Construction to begin on sail-powered container ship

Huw Murday CONSTRUCTION is set to begin on a “world’s first” open-hatch sail-powered container ship developed by French company Windcoop. The company confirmed that, following four years of work on the vessel, the construction order for the company’s first ship was placed with Turkish shipyard RMK marine. The 91-metre length overall box ship will see propulsion via three 350 square metre rigid wings designed by Computed Wing Sail, and is project…

“Sailing into a New Era”: this colossal 300-feet-long wind-powered containership finalized, marking an unprecedented leap in shipping technology - Sustainability Times

IN A NUTSHELL The world’s first sail-powered containership has been finalized, marking a significant milestone in sustainable shipping. Developed by a French cooperative and RMK Marine, the vessel will carry 210 TEU and features innovative wind propulsion technology. Windcoop’s project aims to reduce carbon emissions by focusing on secondary ports and expanding sustainable maritime routes. Future plans include new services like a transatlantic …