Neoliner Origin , the worlds first commercial wind-propelled cargo ship, has completed its first Atlantic crossing after a challenging journey during which one of its sails was damaged.
The 6 300 dwt/13 278 gross tonne vessel sustained damage when it came up against heavy Atlantic storms.
According to Neoline, the ship, which sailed from Saint-Nazaire, France, on October 16 with its Atlantic cargo, sustained damage to the top panel on the aft main sail two days into the crossing. Its mast sails were still fully functional.