Neoliner Origin
Sail-powered cargo ship
Neoliner Origin is a sail-powered roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) cargo ship which began service on a transatlantic route in 2025. The vessel was developed by French company Neoline with the goal of reducing carbon emissions for merchant shipping. It is the largest sail-powered cargo ship in the world as of 2026.
Development
Neoline is a shipping company founded in 2015 by Jean Zanuttini and nine co-founders, with a vision of prioritising environmental responsibility. Development of Neoliner Origin began in 2016, and in 2025 the vessel became the company's first vessel to be put into service.
Specifications
Neoliner Origin is designed to use sails as its main propulsion. It is also equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system for backup power. The ship is 136 metres (446 ft) in length, with a cargo capacity of 5,300 tonnes. It is the largest sail-powered cargo ship in the world as of 2025.
The vessel features two 1,500-square-metre (16,000 sq ft) SolidSail sails, which were developed by Chantiers de l'Atlantique.
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