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15 October 2026

LD Armateurs unveils world’s first six-sail cargo ship

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LD Armateurs unveils world’s first six-sail cargo ship

French shipowner LD Armateurs has completed the installation of six Norsepower rotor sails on Spirit of Toulouse, creating what it says is the world’s first cargo vessel fitted with six mechanical sails. The ship, being built in China for Airbus logistics work, is the lead vessel in a three-ship series designed to transport large aircraft …

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