Southern Spars has secured a supply agreement with Greenpeace International for the design, delivery and maintenance of a DynaRig system for the environmental organisation’s most sustainable sailing vessel to date.
The contract for the 75m vessel designed by Dykstra Naval Architects, is through Southern Spars North Windships initiative.
Greenpeace will use the radical new ship to protect marine biodiversity, combat climate change, and pioneer shipping technology through the application of the most cutting-edge sailing solutions.
Two DynaRig masts will feature a sail area of 2,000sqm, supplied by North Sails. For auxiliary power, alternative fuel systems such as hydrogen, battery packs and solar panels for energy storage for onboard power generation will be fitted.
The DynaRig incorporates a free-standing, rotating mast, equipped with a fully automated sail handling system.
The DynaRig concept has already proven itself on iconic sailing vessels, such as Maltese Falcon and Black Pearl.
Andy Shaw, general manager
This technology features a single control panel allowing the ship to be sailed by one crew member, and allowing safe, high average speeds in ocean conditions.
The vessel is due to be commissioned in 2027 with the DynaRig team working closely alongside Greenpeace, Dykstra Naval Architects and Freire Shipyard to deliver the project.
“The DynaRig concept has already proven itself on iconic sailing vessels, such as Maltese Falcon and Black Pearl, both designed by Dykstra Naval Architects,” said Andy Shaw, general manager at DynaRig.
“We are thrilled to apply the same technology to Greenpeace’s landmark project and demonstrate that high speed shipping through sustainable sources is a reality.”
Greenpeace deputy international programme director Fabien Rondal added: “We know that what we do in the next decade will shape the rest of the century… That’s why we are building this new ship – it will be a call to go further, and to do more, than ever before.”
“We are very grateful to Greenpeace International for this stunning project.”
The family-owned Spanish Freire Shipyard was selected to build the vessel after a tender process.
