Smart Green Shipping Fastrig sets sail for sailing trials
— 23 Oct 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that the Pacific Grebe has set sail for sailing trials, equipped with the innovative Smart Green Shipping FastRig wind-assisted propulsion system. This marks a significant step forward in the development of the FastRig technology that aims to optimise maritime efficiency and sustainability.
The sea trials will be crucial in validating performance and engineering solutions in real-world conditions and builds upon the past 4 months of testing on land at Hunterston. It has been a huge achievement by Smart Green Shipping, for whom Humphreys Yacht Design are the principal naval architects and developers of the FastRig concept, and the many other project partners within the team to reach this milestone.
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