Nadja Nitschke, First Mate of Vega shares why she joined Sailcargo.

Shipwright Augusto Gerbasi reflects on the wet season in the shipyard in Costa Rica - where the wooden cargo schooner CEIBA is being built

The shipping industry is facing huge pressures, with rising fuel prices, greater focus on environmental impact and more conscious consumers. Chief Mate of Vega, Finn Keays reflects on his experiences working as a sailor, the issues facing the industry and what it is like to live on board a traditional tallship such as Vega.

An important part of selecting the lowest impact launch solution is to have a deep understanding of the ground we stand on. To begin we conducted an Environmental Impact Assessment. This report will also be used for permitting and approval from the strict Costa Rican environmental agencies.