Fiji, May 8 -- One of the world's ground-breaking low carbon sailing cargo ship, the SV Juren Ae, is now operating in the Republic of Marshall Islands, after the government took delivery of the vessel in July last year.

Built under Korean Register class in South Korea, this innovative vessel marks a significant milestone in sustainable maritime transport.

"It's a 48-metre 400 tonne sailing cargo vessel that utilises the two cleanest energy sources - wind and solar and its 80 percent efficient. That means that we don't have to spend 80 percent on fuel - just wind and solar, said Marshall Islands Resident Ambassador in South Korea, Albon Ishoda.

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