bound4blue has completed the installation of a 22-metre-high eSAIL® onboard the innovative newbuild multipurpose vessel Na Hiro E Pae, marking a major milestone for both the vessel owner, Société de Navigation des Australes SNA Tuha’a Pae Shipping Company, and the wider adoption of wind propulsion technology.
Multipurpose cargo vessels in French Polynesia are commonly known as “goelettes”, a reference to the schooners that historically supplied remote islands under sail. Na Hiro E Pae is the first known multipurpose vessel worldwide to adopt a wind propulsion system, linking this maritime heritage with modern shipping through bound4blue’s eSAIL® technology.
The installation was carried out at Astilleros Armon Vigo, Spain, prior to the vessel delivery. Today, Na Hiro E Pae operates between Tahiti and the remote Austral Islands, transporting passengers, food supplies and general cargo, providing a vital maritime lifeline for local communities.
Sustainable focus
Na Hiro E Pae delivers a rare mix of passenger comfort, with capacity for up to
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