European SAIL Project
News Posted: 06 November 2013
Through the common goal to utilise the free resource of sail power Sail Line Fish is enthusiastic to be a supporting partner of Interreg IVB Project Hybrid (freight) Sailing 'SAIL'.
The 2nd meeting of this pioneering project involving 17 partners from 7 EU Countries was held in Rotterdam on 06/11/13. Workpackages include - Pilots (technical engineering & design), Economy, Policy and Alliances. Among the Partners is an effective mix of Shipping Companies, Universities, Research Centres, Port Authorities and Environmental Organisations. Outcomes for the project include groundwork for the design, construction and operation of the first Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) large cargo ship.
For further information see www.nsrsail.eu 'SAIL' Newsletter November 2013