French sailing freight transport company TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT) has achieved milestones in the construction of its sailing cargo ships with a christening ceremony for the first vessel, Anemos, and a keel-laying ceremony for the third ship in this series, Atlantis.
As disclosed, the keel-laying ceremony for the third unit took place at Piriou Vietnam shipyard in Ho Chi Minh City on October 7, 2024. Meanwhile, at the beginning of this week, the company also christened its first sailing cargo ship, Anemos, in Le Havre, France. The ship began its maiden voyage in August this year.
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Baptême du voilier-cargo Anemos @TOWindTransport dans son port d’attache au #Havre . Un navire au service de la décarbonation du transport maritime de marchandises @haropaport @LeHavreMetro pic.twitter.com/UWrTg3PXKi
Ordered in 2022, Anemos is the first of eight ships ordered by TOWT. The ship bears the same characteristics as its sister vessels, TOWT’s second sailing cargo vessel, Artemis, which was delivered this August, and the third unit, Atlantis.
With these new vessels, TOWT aims to reduce its carbon footprint further and increase its capacity for transporting goods sustainably, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.