World’s largest clean cargo ship: A flagship for a fleet

First Ship
Of the Ceiba Line

SAILCARGO’s premier ship, Ceiba, is the flagship of the Ceiba Line fleet. Ceiba will be the first of its kind in the world, with more to come. Due to increases in demand, a second ship is planned. Investors of our flagship Ceiba will receive investment opportunities before the general public.

Zero Emission
Ocean Cargo

Ceiba uses zero-emission propulsion. Primarily relying on wind power, ships of this line will have an auxiliary electric engine for maneuvering in ports and and low winds. The batteries may be charged using solar panels, or regenerating energy using the propellers when sailing.

Clean Power
Energy Autonomy

SAILCARGO INC. supports emerging green technologies, including myriad clean fuel sources. Our visionary team is working in partnership with external parties to combine sails with a range of power sources, including electric (hydro/solar), hydrogen fuel cells, and algae bio-fuel.

Ceiba is a Hybrid Vessel

Ceiba is a cargo vessel designed to carry 250 tons of goods. Harnessing the power of the wind SAILCARGO’s first vessel proves the value of clean shipping in a competitive market.

With classic forms and applied knowledge from the culmination of 5,000+ years of evolution in the art of sail, Ceiba is the pinnacle of working sail traditions and modern design.

Ceiba's lines are paired with state of the art propulsion engineering and long-lasting build materials to make her the base of an efficient, profitable, and sustainable shipping model.

The design for Ceiba is inspired by the successful trading schooner Ingrid of the Åland Islands, Finland. Additional design elements have been made to ensure optimum carrying capacity, durability, safety and sailing efficiency.

Ceiba’s three-masts will provide sufficient sail area to move in very light winds while allowing flexibility and maneuverability for sail changes during heavy weather. A lower sail area will help to stabilize the vessel making it safer and easier to maneuver.

Proven Tradition meets Modern Technology

100% Renewable Energy Autonomy
A ship of the Ceiba Line may have auxiliary engines powered by electric batteries, hydrogen fuel-cells, or algae-biofuel. For our flagship, electric batteries will be used. Using the dual propellers as underwater turbines, Ceiba will be capable of regenerating energy when moving under sail.
Flexible Solar Sail Technology
The SAILCARGO INC. engineering division is seeking a partnership with an innovative photovoltaic technology company: we wish to test sails made of solar-fabric.
Two Cargo Hatches
The design of the Ceiba Line vessels boasts two cargo hatches to access the holds, which can be used simultaneously. This increases flexibility and storage options when loading and unloading cargo.
Navigating Clean Technology Advancements
Ceiba Line ships will adapt as the climate and technology change. As advancements in clean propulsion and energy are made available to market, our fleet will be capable of integrating advancements as desired, acting as a platform to test improved systems.

VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS

Length Overall (LOA) 46m / 150ft

Length on Deck (LOD) 38m / 124ft

Length Water Line (LWL) 32m / 106ft

Height of Rig 33.5m / 110ft

Beam 8m / 26ft

Draught 4.3m / 14ft

Cargo Capacity
250 tons / 350 cubic meters
9 TEU (equivalent to 9 20ft. containers)

Tonnage 281 GT

Crew 12 crew + 12 guest crew

Mechanical Propulsion
100% Electric Engine, Lithium Ion Batteries

Suit of Sails
Standard press 14 sails
12 additional hand sewn light-airs canvas (Studding Sails)

Sail Area
580 sqm (6,300 sqft)

Running Rigging
Classic 3-lay line

Primary Standing Rigging
Galvanized steel wire rope

Secondary Standing Rig
Served Dyneema / Spectra

Spars
Solid Sitka Spruce

Tree Species Used

Hymenaea courbaril (Jatoba)
Dialium guianense (Tamarindo de Monte)
Cedrela odorata (Spanish Cedar)
Picea sitchensis (Sitka Spruce)

Learn more about the different species used in our journal.

Naval Architect Pepijn van Schaik of Manta Marine Design is the lead architect behind Ceiba. His past work includes Tres Hombres, Europa, and Ópal.

Sustainably Harvested Shipbuilding Timber

Costa Rica’s strict forestry laws, along with our own ethical standards and sustainable partner network, ensure that all lumber is sustainably harvested.

Next to our sustainable timber sourcing practices we have ongoing tree planting and reforestation programs. These programs help offset carbon emissions of the project, reforest exploited land and supply shipbuilding lumber for future generations.