Canopée

Canopée is a French sail-assisted freighter ship. Laid down in 2019 and launched in 2022, it is designed specifically to transport elements of the Ariane 6 rocket from European ports to the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, South America. It made its first trans-Atlantic crossing in December 2022.
The ship is owned by Jifmar Guyane, designed by VPLP Design, and was constructed by Partner Stocznia shipyard in Szczecin, Poland, and Neptune marine, Netherlands. Oceanwings sails are designed, engineered and manufactured by OceanWings in Caen France.

Novel sail technology

The ship is equipped with four Oceanwings. Oceanwings are articulated and automated sails of 363m² each. The cargo ship has a diesel engine and the wind-powered Oceanwings can cut fuel consumption of the engine in half. The Canopée is considered a pioneer in the energy transition of maritime transport.