News / France's Neopolia wins contract to build first wind-powered ro-ro vessels

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Construction will commence on a wind-powered ro-ro vessel at the end of the year, with vehicle shipper Renault among the backers.

Following a call for tenders, sustainable shipping project Neoline announced yesterday the selection of Neopolia to build its first two vessels, with wind as the main propulsion.

Neoline president Michel Pery said: “Our team is fully dedicated, with Neopolia’s support and all our partners, to mobilise the necessary financing to realise this project.

“We’re very pleased to have been able to select ...