Sailing your cargo around the world seems like an outdated concept that we have further developed over the past decades. However, is there a way to combine modern cargo ships with techniques from the past? Neptune and Jifmar Guyane joined forces to find the answer.
The 121-meter-long cargo ship ‘Canopée’ will use four 30-meter-high Oceanwings, designed and supplied by AYRO. These Oceanwings function as four sails, which can be deployed in favorable wind conditions. When the wind is not suitable, they can be retracted to reduce resistance.
Under ideal conditions, AYRO’s Oceanwings are expected to increase fuel savings. When the propulsion provides sufficient power to maintain sailing speed, one or both diesel engines are shut down. This is an innovative solution to utilize the free and sustainable energy of the elements. The ship is built to transport Ariane rockets from Europe to French Guiana, where it must navigate upstream to reach the spaceport.
For the cargo ship Canopée, LSC will install two Ultrasonic Antifouling systems to protect the box coolers and sea chests against fouling. LSC aims to find partners with an innovative and environmentally friendly mindset and is pleased to supply the Ultrasonic Antifouling system for this groundbreaking project. We wish the Canopée and her crew a safe and fouling-free voyage!
