A cargo ship with a sail docked at the municipal wharf of Port-Cartier - Le Nord-Côtier

The Port-Cartier municipal wharf has hosted a unique vessel recently at its facilities with the visit of the Vectis Progress of the Fednav company. The uniqueness of the vessel lies in the fact that it has a rigid sail on its bow. The Vectis Progress is the very first cargo ship to be equipped with GT Wing sails. This wind propulsion technology reduces fuel consumption by 25%, while increasing speed. The vessel was present in Port-Cartier from 6…