Stream is proud to have supported Windcoop in the construction and financing of the very first sailing container ship.
Windcoop’s first vessel, a 91-meter container ship named “Miaraka,” will provide regular service between France and Madagascar. With a capacity of 220 containers, it is scheduled to enter service in June 2027. In Malagasy, Miaraka means “Together,” a meaningful name that reflects a desire for cooperation and a shared commitment to a responsible and sustainable blue economy.
With nearly 50,000 cargo ships crisscrossing the oceans each year, the Windcoop project, led by Zéphyr et Borée, a pioneer in maritime transport by sail, Enercoop, and ARCADIE, marks a decisive step in the decarbonization of maritime transport.
Depending on the routes and seasons, the Windcoop cargo ship will be able to reduce its fuel consumption by up to 60% thanks to sail propulsion. Ultimately, Windcoop aims to build a fleet of several sailing cargo ships, enabling fossil fuel savings of up to 90% for propulsion.
In this project, Aymeric de Tapol, partner, and Pierre Volondat, associate, participated in the negotiation of the construction contract and the financing. We thank WINDCOOP for their trust!
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