Canopée (lit.'Canopy') is a French sail-assisted freighter ship.[2] Laid down in 2019 and launched in 2022, it is designed specifically to transport elements of the Ariane 6 rocket from European ports to the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, South America. It made its first trans-Atlantic crossing in December 2022.[3]
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The ship is equipped with four Oceanwings. Oceanwings are articulated and automated sails of 363m² each.[5] The cargo ship has a diesel engine and the wind-powered Oceanwings can cut fuel consumption of the engine in half.[6] The Canopée is considered a pioneer in the energy transition of maritime transport.[7]