The first fossil-fuel-free sailboat is blazing a new trail for yachting
The yachting industry has just reached a symbolic milestone with the launch of Project Zero, billed as the first large sailing yacht designed to operate without fossil fuels. Developed over several years by Vripack, Vitters Shipyard, and Dykstra Naval Architects, this project demonstrates that a yacht measuring nearly 70 meters can be powered exclusively by renewable energy sources: wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. Beyond the technological feat, this launch sends a strong message to the entire maritime industry: the energy transition is no longer a distant vision, it is becoming a reality.
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