Clippership has announced the completion of the design of its very-first zero emission 24-metre class vessel, as well as the execution of a construction contract for the first cargo vessel with Dutch shipyard KM Yachtbuilders.
The vessel, which has a capacity of up to 75 Euro-pallets, features a pair of foldable rigid wings for primary wing propulsion, and has been predominately designed for open-ocean autonomy.
Set to sail under the Maltese flag; the vessel will both be built in full accordance with RINA rules and supervised during construction in order to be classed as a WAPS General Cargo Ship.
Launch is currently scheduled for late 2026, with commercial operations on transatlantic, Caribbean, and South American pilot routes planned to begin shortly after.
Architecture for the new vessel has been carried out by Dykstra Naval Architects, who previously worked on the Maltese Falcon, SY Black Pearl, and Sea Eagle; whilst Glosten, a Seattle-headquartered American naval architecture and marine engineering firm has completed the vessel’s structural engineering.
Clippership’s autonomy software and rigid-wing design are being developed in-house.
A Clippership spokesperson said:Bringing together Dykstra Naval Architect’s expertise in large sailing vessels, Glosten’s engineering capability, and our in-house autonomy and rigid-wing technology gives the 24-meter class a powerful foundation.
Partnering with KM Yachtbuilders places our design in the hands of a shipyard known for building safe and innovative aluminum vessels, and RINA’s design approval ensures full alignment with applicable international regulations
