{"id":22128,"date":"2025-12-19T19:02:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=22128"},"modified":"2025-12-19T19:02:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:02:10","slug":"clippership-signs-contract-with-km-yachtbuilders-to-build-its-first-autonomous-cargo-vessel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=22128","title":{"rendered":"Clippership Signs Contract With KM Yachtbuilders To Build Its First Autonomous Cargo Vessel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clippership Signs Contract With KM Yachtbuilders To Build Its First Autonomous Cargo Vessel
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Clippership has completed the design of its first 24-metre class zero-emission, autonomous cargo vessel and has signed a construction contract with Dutch shipyard KM Yachtbuilders.<\/p>\n

The vessel, which has received RINA design approval, is scheduled for launch in late 2026 and will operate on pilot routes across the transatlantic, Caribbean and South American regions.<\/p>\n

The vessel will feature twin foldable rigid wings that provide primary wind propulsion. Its climate-controlled cargo hold can carry up to 75 Euro-pallets.<\/p>\n

The ship is being designed for open-ocean autonomy, with Clippership developing both the autonomy systems and wind-propulsion technology in-house.<\/p>\n

Once built, it will be classed as a WAPS General Cargo Ship under RINA rules and will sail under the Maltese flag.<\/p>\n

Naval architecture for the vessel is led by Dykstra Naval Architects, the firm behind notable sailing vessels including the Maltese Falcon, Sea Eagle and SY Black Pearl.<\/p>\n

Structural engineering has been carried out by Glosten, a Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company.<\/p>\n

The construction will take place at KM Yachtbuilders in the Netherlands, a yard recognised for building innovative aluminium expedition vessels such as Bestevaer, Pelagic and Qilak.<\/p>\n

Industry experts say the project combines Dykstra\u2019s expertise in large sailing vessels, Glosten\u2019s engineering capabilities, and Clippership\u2019s in-house autonomy and rigid-wing technology.<\/p>\n

KM Yachtbuilders\u2019 experience in building safe, innovative vessels and RINA\u2019s design approval are expected to ensure full compliance with international regulations.<\/p>\n

The 24-metre class vessel represents a step forward in sustainable maritime operations, offering autonomous, wind-powered cargo transport over long-distance routes. Commercial operations are anticipated to begin shortly after the vessel\u2019s launch in late 2026.<\/p>\n

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