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De Tukker Update 11th July 2022
The refit of De Tukker continues! Have a look at some excellent photos of the crew de-greasing the cargo hold.
De Tukker Update 16th June 2022
The latest from De Tukker refit at Talsma Shipyard.
New Dawn Traders: An Introduction
No-compromise Brokering New Dawn Traders, headquartered in Argal Farm, Cornwall (UK) is a “Voyage COOP” broker bringing together a network of farmers and makers, sailors and Port Enterprises to deliver delicious goods to UK shores, as close to emission-free as...
Why does De Tukker have an engine?
Read about the reasons De Tukker, EcoClipper’s latest vessel, has kept it’s engine and watch a discussion about engineless sailing.
The latest from De Tukker!
The refit crew had some wood brought in last month which was treated and will be used in the cargo hold as decking. The masts & spars have been sanded and varnished and the carpenter is finishing off the repairs. The new refit crew arrived, who are in charge of...
Interview: Gerbrand Schutte – Previous Captain of De Tukker
Sailing ships have long lives. They pass to different people, different generations, all with refreshing ideas on how to continue the ship’s legacy. De Tukker, EcoClipper’s first retrofit vessel, is no exception. Built in 1912, the ship started as a cargo vessel and...
Interview: EcoClipper’s First Ship Agent
An interview with EcoClipper’s first ship agent Arik Visser! What does a ship agent do? What future does he see for sail cargo? Read on…
Press release: Partnership of Talsma Shipyard and EcoClipper B.V.
lsma Shipyard and sail cargo company EcoClipper are partnering to complete the work on De Tukker – a sailing vessel to be retrofitted for sustainable shipping.
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De Tukker Update 11th July 2022
The refit of De Tukker continues! Have a look at some excellent photos of the crew de-greasing the cargo hold.