Armateurs de France was alongside its member TOWT (TransOceanic Wind Transport) for the christening of its first cargo sailing ship, Anemos, according to Armateurs de France’s release.
Christening ceremony for the first vessel,
French sailing freight transport company Trans Oceanic Wind Transport (TOWT) has achieved milestones in the construction of its sailing cargo ships after a christening ceremony for the first vessel, Anemos, and a keel-laying ceremony for the third ship in this series, Atlantis.
Ceremony for the third unit
It is notewothy that the keel-laying ceremony for the third unit took place at Piriou Vietnam shipyard in Ho Chi Minh City on October 31, 2024. Meanwhile, at the beginning of this week, the company also christened its first sailing cargo ship, Anemos, in port of Le Havre France in the presence of Edouard Philippe, Mayor of Le Havre and President of the Le Havre Seine Métropole Urban Community and Daniel Havis, Chairman of the HAROPA PORT Supervisory Board.
Maiden voyage
The ship began its maiden voyage in August this year.A sail-powered schooner, Anemos recently completed its maiden transatlantic voyage, with stops in New York, Santa Marta and Quebec.
First of eight ships ordered by TOWT
Ordered in 2022, Anemos is the first of eight ships ordered by TOWT. The ship bears the same characteristics as its sister vessels, TOWT’s second sailing cargo vessel, Artemis, which was delivered this August, and the third unit, Atlantis.
Designed to operate at sea for 320 days
The 81-meter-long vessels have a capacity of 1,100 tons and are designed to operate at sea for 320 days each year. They feature a hybrid power system, utilizing one or two engines that can function at varying power levels. Wind will serve as the primary power source, supported by a sail rigging spread across two masts.Additionally, the vessels will be equipped with two turbocharged four-stroke marine diesel engines.
Baptême du voilier-cargo Anemos @TOWindTransport dans son port d’attache au #Havre. Un navire au service de la décarbonation du transport maritime de marchandises @haropaport @LeHavreMetro pic.twitter.com/UWrTg3PXKi
— Jean-Baptiste Gastinne (@JBGastinne) October 28, 2024
Sailing vessel #Anemos on her way from #France to #NewYork #NewYorkCity.
Our holds full of cargo, the answer is blowing CO2-free in the wind.
Are you ready? pic.twitter.com/SDANefuIds— TOWT (@TOWindTransport) August 16, 2024
Over a 95% reduction in CO2
According to TOWT, the ships are projected to achieve over a 95% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional fossil-fuel-powered containerships.
Strategic decision to expand
With a fleet of eight vessels, the French shipowner estimates it will help save approximately 40,000 tonnes of CO2 while transporting around 200,000 tonnes of goods.
It is noteworthy that in April this year, TOWT made the strategic decision to expand its fleet by ordering six additional vessels from Piriou. This move underscores its commitment to enhancing its sustainable shipping capabilities. The newbuilds are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027.
