Oceanwings to be built in Normandy
A contract has been signed between AYRO and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Caen in Normandy, concessionaire of the Port of Caen-Ouistreham, to locate its production facility for manufacturing its Oceanwings.
This is a wind propulsion system for maritime transport, making this the world’s first factory dedicated to furlable, reefable and automated wingsail production, a technology breakthrough in the shipping industry.
The production of the four Oceanwings 363 for the Canopée project will start December 2021 and the delivery is expected end 2022. Canopée is a 121 metre long ro-ro vessel, designed by naval architect VPLP design and currently being built at the Neptune Marine shipyard. Chartered by Alizée, a joint-venture between Jifmar and Zephyr & Borée, she will be transporting components of the Ariane 6 rocket, Ariane Group, from Europe to French Guyana.
AYRO will provide over hundred job opportunities in the area, taking advantage of this strategic location to benefit from an ecosystem in its field of expertise.
By Jake Frith
