New sails from Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Silenseas: The Ship of the Future
This sail is integral to the "Silenseas" project, a vessel powered by sailing propulsion. This innovative sail design features fiberglass and carbon panels, epoxy resin, and carbon battens. This concept will drastically cut the energy needed for ship propulsion.
Vianney Vautier states:
“Our goal is to offer a much more responsible cruise experience with significantly more ecological ships. The objective isn't a 100% sailing ship, but one that can reduce its propulsion needs by 50%,” says Vianney Vautier, naval architect at Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
Its Composition
The sail is composed of articulated
panels made of composite
materials. This will eventually create a 1200 m² sail with an estimated thirty-year lifespan.
Nicolas Abiven states:
“The mast and its boom are a single unit, oriented to the wind by a sole vertical pivot. This design is highly efficient for aerodynamics,” says Nicolas Abiven, the engineer leading development.
Upcoming Features
The sail will rotate 360°. Chantiers de l’Atlantique also plans a mast that can tilt just over 45°, allowing passage under the decks of certain ports.
About Chantiers de l’Atlantique
With 150 years of expertise, Chantiers de l’Atlantique leads the world in highly complex vessels and offshore metal structures. This is thanks to a top-tier industrial setup and recognized expertise in the design and integration of maritime assemblies. The company also handles their testing and turnkey delivery.
Coatantiec Evan
Key Features
| Section | Key takeaway |
|---|---|
| Silenseas: The Ship of the Future | This sail is part of the "Silenseas" project, a vessel propelled by sailing. |
| According to Vianney Vautier | “Our goal is to offer much more responsible cruising with significantly more ecological ships. |
| Its Composition | The sail features articulated panels crafted from composite materials. This design will eventually allow for a 1200 m² sail, with an estimated lifespan of thirty years. |
| According to Nicolas Abiven | “The mast and its boom are a single unit. It is oriented to the wind by a sole vertical pivot, which is highly efficient for aerodynamics,” says Nicolas Abiven, the engineer leading the… |
| Future Feature | The sail will rotate 360°. |
| About Chantiers de l’Atlantique | With 150 years of expertise, Chantiers de l’Atlantique leads the world in highly complex vessels and offshore metal structures. This is thanks to a… |
Frequently Asked Questions
Silenseas, a ship of the future: key takeaways
This sail is part of the "Silenseas" project, a vessel propelled by sailing. This new sail design features fiberglass and carbon panels, which are framed by carbon battens, and epoxy resin.
According to Vianney Vautier: key takeaways
“Our goal is to offer much more responsible cruising with significantly more ecological ships. The objective isn't a 100% sailing ship, but one that can reduce its propulsion needs by 50%,” says Vianney Vautier, naval architect at Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
Its composition: key takeaways
The sail features articulated panels crafted from composite materials. This design will eventually allow for a 1200 m² sail, with an estimated lifespan of thirty years.
According to Nicolas Abiven: key takeaways
“The mast and its boom are a single unit, oriented to the wind by a sole vertical pivot. This design is highly efficient for aerodynamics,” says Nicolas Abiven, the engineer leading development.
Upcoming Features: What to Remember
The sail is capable of turning 360°. The shipyards are planning a mast that can tilt a little over 45°, to pass under the decks of certain ports.
Chantiers de l’Atlantique: Key Takeaways
With 150 years of expertise, Chantiers de l’Atlantique leads the world in highly complex vessels and offshore metal structures. This is thanks to a top-tier industrial setup and proven expertise in designing and integrating turnkey maritime assemblies. The company also tests and delivers these assemblies. Coatantiec Evan
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