On the 15th of February, we had the honor of hosting a momentous event with more than 50 guests at our regenerative shipyard.

Sailcargo is delighted to announce the appointment of our new CEO, Mauricio Ortiz.

Over the last few months, work has been consistently progressing with Ceiba´s interior. This update takes a moment to celebrate the many crucial milestones that have been passed.

Classic Boat recently published an article featuring Sailcargo.

Vega completed successful trials in August as her crew tested work that had been carried out over the previous months.

Clean shipping alternatives explored in the BBC.

Nadja Nitschke, First Mate of Vega shares why she joined Sailcargo.

Shipwright Augusto Gerbasi reflects on the wet season in the shipyard in Costa Rica - where the wooden cargo schooner CEIBA is being built

VEGA’s mast challenge is now over - she has been successfully up-rigged and is preparing to cross the Atlantic

SAILCARGO INC. is pleased to announce the successful up-rigging of its new cargo ship VEGA.

Interior planking has begun and we are extremely excited! Shipwright and team leader Janek Lindemann sat down with media manager Jeremy Starn to discuss the process of installing the interior planking.

OCB’s new travel series “Roll With Nature” features our green shipyard and tells how our two companies are working together towards a cleaner future by combining sustainable technologies with quality craftsmanship.

SAILCARGO INC.'s social responsibility arm – AstilleroVerde just completed it's third season of tree planting. Alexandra from the AstilleroVerde team reflects on the program so far – and this year's planting season.

When the crew of Vega found consequential faults in the ships masts, the next step was clear - but would it be achievable?

The shipping industry is facing huge pressures, with rising fuel prices, greater focus on environmental impact and more conscious consumers. Chief Mate of Vega, Finn Keays reflects on his experiences working as a sailor, the issues facing the industry and what it is like to live on board a traditional tallship such as Vega.

SAILCARGO INC. has purchased the cargo vessel S/V Vega Gamleby. Vega will sail approximately 148 cubic metres (or 82 tons) of green coffee beans and other dry goods between Colombia and the United States. The Swedish ship will commence her delivery voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in mid-May, 2022. The first cargo will be coffee beans, transported for Canadian coffee importer Café William and will sail in the fourth quarter of 2022.

SAILCARGO INC. undergoes corporate restructuring to promote new projects and increase viability. The new proposed restructure will direct all future investment through SAILCARGO INC., as opposed to issuing shares in Ceiba Inversiones Maritimas S.A or similar companies. This creates an expansive portfolio that ensures the longevity of different projects and guarantees revenue streams for investors.

An important part of selecting the lowest impact launch solution is to have a deep understanding of the ground we stand on. To begin we conducted an Environmental Impact Assessment. This report will also be used for permitting and approval from the strict Costa Rican environmental agencies.

The quarter deck beams support this rear deck which adds another level to the ship. There is a large house which sits towards the end of the ship which accommodates the captains and officers quarters, an eating area, map room and workshop. The quarter deck is the upper deck which surrounds this deck house. It it took a team of experienced shipwrights to work out the complex curvature of this unique part of the ship.

Ambassadors to Costa Rica and Canada visited the SAILCARGO INC. shipyard to congratulate the company on its progress towards popularizing zero emission shipping.