TOWT to be acquired by Crédit Mutuel
The commercial court in Le Havre has approved Crédit Mutuel-RES’ takeover of the sailing transport shipping company TOWT. Under the name NEW TOWT, the shipping company will continue with four vessels.
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Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
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Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
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France European leader in Wind Propulsion
France has just reached an important milestone: the National Assembly unanimously passed at first reading the bill aimed at accelerating the development of sail propulsion.
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Sailcargo pioneer Trans Oceanic Wind Transport goes down
From France, for years we only heard wonderful stories about ever new, costly new building projects for sailing cargo ships. Therefore, the news that TOWT, which had four newbuilds in service, is bankrupt, hits hard.
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ARTE documentary on sailing cargo
On 22 March, at 8am, German/French TV channel ARTE will broadcast a 53-minute documentary on how sailing cargo is conquering the world’s oceans.
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What happened to Sail Cargo Inc?
Leo Sampson Goolden, a British sailor and boatbuilder, restored the 1916-built cutter Tally Ho. On his trip from Oregon back to the UK, he visited de Ceiba, a sailcargo ship that still awaits completion.
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TOWT: first annual review
TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT) publishes its first annual performance review, in full transparency. This review highlights outstanding environmental performance, as well as strong operational and human results, the company claims.
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Video of transatlantic voyage Neoliner online
Neoline has posted a video online of its first voyages from Marseille to Saint-Nazaire. Meanwhile, the ship has already completed two voyages to Baltiomore and back.
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Keel for sailing freighter France-Madagascar
At the Turkish shipyard RMK, the first plate was cut in December for the Miriaka, a new-build sailing freighter of the French shipping company Windcoop. Windcoop CEO Nils Joyeux talks about it.
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From the Tres Hombres log: Until we meet again
Martin Krafft sailed last year on the Tres Hombres as a mate. At the end of 2025, he signs off, and bids a (temporary?) farewell to her and the crew.
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Dutch shipyard to build autonomous wind-powered vessel
Clippership, a U.S.-headquartered company developing autonomous wind-powered ships, has signed a construction contract for its first 24-meter class zero emission autonomous wind-powered cargo vessel with Dutch shipyard KM Yachtbuilders.
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TOWT builds third ship
In Vietnam, the Piriou yard is building the third ship for TOWT.
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Martin Krafft, Mate of Tres Hombres, leaves
As I sign off from the good ship Tres Hombres and bid a (temporary?) farewell to her and the incredible people who sail, operate, and support this unique zero-emission freight mission.
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French WASP project Hisseo terminated
Although there is plenty of investment in sail cargo in France, not every initiative there is making it. French shipping company Hisseo is ending its sailing cargo project in the Mediterranean for various reasons.
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Neoliner makes its first ocean crossing
The world’s first commercial sailing ro/ro, the 136-meter Neoliner Origin, arrived in the Port of Baltimore on October 30, 2025, completing a challenging trans-Atlantic maiden voyage from Saint-Nazaire, France.
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KaapKargo Sets Sail for Sustainable Trade
KaapKargo, a partner of the Fair Winds Collective and a pioneer in wind-powered maritime transport, was one of the highlights at the 5th International Coffee, Cacao, and Agrotourism Fair (FICCA 2025) in Neiva, Colombia.
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Becoming a ship’s cook
Aaron Smith is sailing at the Tres Hombres. The website’s log tells his story.
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Neoliner Origin delivery slightly delayed, 3rd round of trials planned
A fortnight ago, we reported that Neoliner Origin would depart mid-September for its maiden voyage with cargo (cognac). there seems to be a one-month delay.
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