Hybrid Sailboat, CC, Costa Rica
Boat Designed To Reduce Shipping Industry's Carbon Footprint Source: Sailcargo, Inc. Capable of Carrying 350 Tons On the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, an international team of 200 workers from 27 nations are building a hybrid sailboat. It's an international project designed to demonstrate that it is possible to transport cargo without polluting the environment. The 148 foot vessel will rely mostly on wind-power but it will also have two electric engines for moving around ports and for power in low wind conditions. The hybrid vessel is capable of transporting 350 tons of cargo. Zero Emissions Cargo Transport The company Sailcargo Inc. was founded and is led by CEO and professional ship captain Danielle Dogget of Canada. She aims to make the hybrid sailboat called Ceiba "environmentally and socially sustainable" and financially profitable. Dogget says Ceiba is the first of its kind vessel in the world. Ceiba's Opera