Hull Floated for Innovative Neoliner Wind-Powered Ro-Ro

The project to deploy the first wind-powered Ro-Ro as part of an innovative program for sustainable shipping moved a step closer to reality. Turkish shipbuilder RMK Marine reported today, January 29, that the hull of the Neoliner Origin has been floated for the first time.

The vessel was imagined by a French team that seeks to build a commercial vessel that is primarily powered by wind. When the Neoliner Origin enters service later this year it will operate up to 80 percent of the time primarily on wind power. The vessel has a backup diesel motor which will also be used for maneuvering in port.

Neoline and RMK agreed…