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World’s longest: 450-feet cargo sail ship with 5,842 tons cargo capacity launched
The ship is powered by two masts and a huge sail. It is equipped with 3,000 square meters of sail and two 249-foot (76-meter) foldable Solidsail carbon masts. The ship’s masts are fitted with ...
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Giant Sails Actually Help Cargo Ships Save Fuel, And The Planet In Turn
The sails significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The ship’s gas engines can be throttled down when a boost from the wind is available, saving precious fuel and cutting emissions.