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AssigneesOceanwings, Marvin Series, Alwena Shipping
InventorsKatia MERLE, Nicolas BARAL, Simon WATIN, Francois-Xavier LOUIS, Ludovic GERARD
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A ship comprises at least one sail propulsion unit (100) extending in a generally vertical direction in a position of use and comprising one or more propulsion elements (111, 112) and a mast (121). According to the invention, the structure of the ship intrinsically comprises transverse structural elements (T; 300) defining at least in part at least one respective cavity, while the ship comprises at least one sail propulsion unit (100) situated generally above a cavity. The ship additionally comprises a support (210) for the sail propulsion unit, the support being movable in a generally vertical direction within the cavity (CA), and drive means for selectively moving the support between a raised position of use and a retracted position of stowage.
A ship comprising at least one sail propulsion unit extending in a generally vertical direction in position of use and comprising one or more propulsion elements and a mast, the ship structure intrinsically comprising transverse structural elements defining at least in part at least one respective cavity, in that it comprises at least one sail propulsion unit situated generally above a cavity, and it further comprising a support for said sail propulsion unit, said support being movable in a generally vertical direction within the cavity, and a drive for selectively moving said support between a raised position of use and a retracted position of stowage.
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