Marine-i, an EU funded program created to advance marine innovation in Cornwall, has made a grant award to the Falmouth-based company, Kiote. This company has created a new concept in sail technology that can propel an autonomous vessel.
Kiote created a sail system that can propel an autonomous vessel while also providing stability in rough seas. The system could be automatically controlled and offer zero-fuel, long-range, high-speed propulsion.
This system aims to address the fact that...
https://safety4sea.com/eu-funded-program-funds-new-sail-system-for-autonomous-boats/