Steven Woods analyses different sailing ships and their efficiencies by looking at crew requirements from the US 1906 fleet.
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Moving New Zealand to Sail Freight, Part Two: Timber
Second blog in a series looking at the main exports of New Zealand whether they can be shipped by sail.
Moving New Zealand to Sail Freight, Part 1: Fruits and Veg
Steven explores the feasibility of exporting New Zealand fruit and vegetables using sail freight ships.
My Word is My Bond: The Roles in Sail Cargo Logistics
The transport logistics system is less than transparent. It didn’t used to be this way..
Eastern Trade Route- an ongoing project!
EcoClipper has been working on its four shipping lines with fixed geographical schedules, through which EcoClipper vessels will be able to operate transporting cargo and travelers.
Video: Expert CFD analysis for the EcoClipper500
EcoClipper has partnered with Cape Horn Engineering to optimise the EcoClipper500 hull design by using Computational Fluid Dynamics.
EcoClipper hull design models
Naval Architect Francisco, who has been working on the EcoClipper ship, about the stages of trialling hull shapes.
Press release: Cape Horn Engineering partners with sustainable shipping initiative EcoClipper.
Marine technology consultants Cape Horn Engineering announce their involvement with the design of the first EcoClipper ship.
3 reasons why you should give sailing a go
Sailing isn’t for everyone, but here are three reasons why you should give it a go.
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OPEN SHIP “de TUKKER”
The open ship event will take place the 29th of October 2022 at Talsma Shipyard in Franeker, Netherlands.
Restoring “de Tukker”
The process of restoring a sailing ship to her old purpose : Sailing cargo . It’s a huge job, but fulfilling.
Working in the Rigging.
In recent months most of the work has been done in the field of demolition, cleaning, steelwork, derusting, painting, carpentry, the engine room and other things that are closely related to the hull. However, what makes De Tukker a real sailing ship is the rig. From...