24-meter class
We’ve integrated wind propulsion, an advanced sailing hull design and autonomous control to create a first-of-its-class vessel.
Our autonomous wind-powered cargo vessels, fully certified (classed) to international standards, use real-time environmental inputs to dynamically manage course selection, wing trim and steering control, as well as collision avoidance with other ships and stationary objects. Integrated systems include high-resolution marine radar; video and forward-looking infrared (FLIR) cameras; satellite-based remote weather sensing; and constant sharing of automatic identification system (AIS) data with other craft and shore stations.
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Our modular carbon composite wings are remarkably efficient, robust, and designed with autonomy in mind. Developed using extensive CFD and wind-tunnel testing, these wing-sails are more than twice as powerful as modern fabric sails and can be stowed flat on deck during adverse weather conditions or in port.
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Our COLREG-compliant autonomous navigation system uses weather prediction and other environmental data to determine the best route from origin to destination. The result: more precise, predictable, and efficient ocean sailing that requires minimal human supervision.
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Pallets can be individually handled and stowed to air freight standards at consistent temperatures in a Clippership vessel’s climate-controlled hold.
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Engineered for streamlined strength, the aluminum hull is certified to international standards for cargo vessel design and construction. It can withstand the most severe anticipated sea states on transatlantic routes.
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As we develop and deploy our autonomous systems, the qualified mariners who crew Clippership vessels live in comfortable quarters that comply with Maritime Labour Convention standards.