Largest Cargo Sailboat Completes Historic First Atlantic Crossing
14 days ago
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- Neoliner Origin, the world’s largest cargo sailboat, completed its first transatlantic voyage on 30 October.
- The vessel suffered damage to one of its sails during a storm but still reached its destination with a short delay.
- The ship is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80-90% compared to conventional diesel-powered cargo ships.
- Wind propulsion systems on the Neoliner Origin can cut emissions by over 50% on new vessels optimized for wind conditions.
- The ship can carry up to 5,300 tonnes of cargo, including containers, vehicles, machinery, and specialized goods.
- Neoliner Origin is scheduled to make monthly voyages between Europe and North America at a cruising speed of around 11 knots.
- The vessel integrates modern systems like advanced navigation, anti-drift mechanisms, and automated sail management.
- The company aims to balance industrial needs with environmental responsibility, leveraging wind as a free and predictable energy source.