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Niuhiti

Developed for the communities of French Polynesia, the Niuhiti is a 25 m catamaran with a 13 m beam designed to carry passengers and freight between the many atolls and islands in the region.

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Wingsail propulsion and a simple design make this hybrid transport vessel a veritable 4×4 of the seas. Boasting low operating costs, a modest carbon footprint and minimal maintenance requirements, Niuhiti is an efficient solution for guaranteeing vital communications in this part of the South Pacific.

Launched

2020

Category

passenger-cargo / concept

Architect

VPLP Design

Builder

Materials

aluminium

Length

26 m

Beam

13 m

Draft

2,6 m

Air Draft

30 m

Propulsion

wing/motor

Sail Area

250 m²

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