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French sail-assisted freighter ship From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canopée (lit. 'Canopy') is a French sail-assisted freighter ship.[2] Laid down in 2019 and launched in 2022, it is designed specifically to transport elements of the Ariane 6 rocket from European ports to the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, South America. It made its first trans-Atlantic crossing in December 2022.[3]
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Canopée |
| Owner | Jifmar Guyane |
| Port of registry | Marseille |
| Builder | Neptune Marine Projects B.V. |
| Launched | 2022 |
| Identification | IMO number: 9924120 , MMSI number: 228438700 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 10000 t |
| Length | 121 m[1] |
| Beam | 22 m |
The ship is owned by Jifmar Guyane, designed by VPLP Design, and was constructed by Partner Stocznia shipyard in Szczecin, Poland, and Neptune marine, Netherlands.[4] Oceanwings sails are designed, engineered and manufactured by OceanWings (previously Ayro) in Caen France.[citation needed]
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The ship is equipped with four Oceanwings. Oceanwings are articulated and automated sails of 363m² each.[5] The cargo ship has a diesel engine and the wind-powered Oceanwings can cut fuel consumption of the engine in half.[6] The Canopée is considered a pioneer in the energy transition of maritime transport.[7]
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