Sailing Lab
A Trusted Path Toward Zero-Emission Shipping
AURELIA’s Penelope represents a pivotal leap towards achieving zero-emission shipping, but also an innovative green ship design, that leads the industry’s sustainable transition.
AURELIA brings sufficient trust in technologies to boost the transition to decarbonised ships.
| MAIN DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length overall | 36.90M |
| Breadth | 10.20M |
| Loaded Draft | 3.15M |
| Speed | 9KTS |
| DTW | 350T |
| GRT | 330T |
| NRT | 99T |
| Deck Area | 260M2 |
| 20′ Containers | 16 TEU |
| Length | 20M |
| Width | 9.5M |
| Propulsion | 2x760BHP |
Penelope combines three pillars to demonstrate lower-cost, profitable cargo operations while building trust in green technology.
Problem
Access mismatch Small Caribbean islands rely on shallow harbours. Conventional cargo ships are too large to enter them, forcing vessels to bypass these ports. The result is irregular supply, unpredictable costs, and long wait times for essential goods.
Rising cost pressure
The shipping industry remains dependent on fossil fuels. Large vessels generate high emissions, and upcoming carbon tax regulations will increase operating costs. Despite this, ship owners hesitate to adopt alternatives due to limited trust in new, unproven technologies.
Untapped presence Luxury yachts regularly anchor near these islands but operate separately from local logistics and community needs. At the same time, affluent travellers are actively seeking sustainable, purpose-driven experiences that align with their values, yet find few credible options.
Systemic gap Communities need access. Ship owners need certainty. Conscious travellers seek impact. The current maritime model does not connect these needs.
solution
Three pillars are combined to get the most out of the project
Green Cargo Delivery for Small Islands
Demonstration of a profitable cargo shipping model through the vessel PENELOPE
Impact Travel for the Conscious Voyagers
Additional revenue stream to ensure lower overall costs
A Sailing lab to demonstrate and pilot green technologies
Integration of advanced technology to systematically reduce vessel running costs.
Features
Multifunctional Design
Custom-build design for both cargo transport and boutique passenger travel without compromising comfort or efficiency.
Wind-powered Sailing
Penelope is fully capable of sailing using no fuel*.
Penelope can achieve an average of up to 30% fuel savings when using the engine in low winds.
300T-400T
Estimated cargo capacity for Penelope with scope for containers and/or pallets.
*Subject to Mother Nature
Operational Scope: Current and Future Routes
Short Term Target Routes
AURELIA will operate Penelope, sailing in the Caribbean. The
vessel will have a capacity of 12 passengers and at least 300
standard pallets.
Future Routes
• Longer Routes – Hawaii and Cook Islands will be added.
• Longer Routes – Caribbean, Polynesia, North
