July 25, 2024
Over three years ago, the basis for a unique concept was laid by Foundation⁰ – the build of a completely fossil free sailing yacht. Project Zero, as the initiative is known, seeks to unlock new zero-emission energy sources, rethinking fundamental issues regarding energy harvesting, savings, storage and energy management on the path to develop a new standard for marine travelling. Commissioned by Foundation Zero, a team of renowned industry experts has assembled to bring this project to life, including Dykstra Naval Architects, Vripack Yacht Design and Vitters Shipyard.
Construction commenced at Vitters Shipyard in 2022. The classic-looking ketch bears an exterior design by Vripack, as well as an interior by the Dutch design studio, and Dykstra Naval Architects is responsible for the naval architecture of this groundbreaking vessel.
Project Zero will soon enter the next phase of construction before final outfitting, with launch scheduled for 2025.
In effort to advance energy generation, supply and consumption in all spheres, all data pertaining to the project’s innovations and technological achievements will be made available through the open-source platform foundationzero.org. The platform openly shares new ideas, designs, data and learnings to promote the use of renewable technologies and energy efficiency.
It starts with imagining what is possible.