Our mission
To catalyse decarbonation and enhance performance of the shipping industry by delivering an outperforming wind propulsion system that optimizes shipping’s costs and CO2 emissions.
CONTEXT

%
of world trade is carried by the international shipping industry

World trade to double


Regulations are enforced by International Maritime Organization
2020 Sulphur Cap
0,5% (from 3,5%) MGO price to double
2030
-40% CO2 reduction*
2050
-70% CO2 reduction*
*Requirement per unit compared to 2008 level
Wind propulsion necessary part of the answer
Levers to reduce emission
Percentage of emission savings

Alternative Fuels
Emission saving devices

Fuel saving devices
Energy saving devices

Alternative Devices
Wind propulsion system

Up to 3%
Emission saving devices

Up to 10%
Energy saving devices

Up to 45%
Wind propulsion systems
Shipping as the most efficient freight industry, yet polluting
HISTORY
From winning the America’s Cup to first industrial contract.
2010
America’s cup Winner
Wingsail designed for BMW Oracle Racing, Winner of the 33rd America’s cup in 2010.
2018-2019
Industrial demonstrator
Energy Observer, a Zero CO2 emission ship, sailing successfully for 18 months across the seas.





2016
Prototype
OW 2.1 (21m²)
Development in collaboration with Ademe.
Extensive testing in 2017.
2020
Decarbonation of maritime transport
Canopee, the 1st modern wind powered ship dedicated to Ariane 6.
121m long ship equipped with 4 Oceanwings.

2010
America’s cup Winner
Wingsail designed for BMW Oracle Racing, Winner of the 33rd America’s cup in 2010.


2016
Prototype
OW 2.1 (21m²)
Development in collaboration with Ademe.
Extensive testing in 2017.


2018-2019
Industrial demonstrator
Energy Observer, a Zero CO2 emission ship, sailing successfully for 18 months across the seas.


2020
Decarbonation of maritime transport
Canopee, the 1st modern wind powered ship dedicated to Ariane 6.
121m long ship equipped with 4 Oceanwings.
Our team

Marc Van
Peteghem
Chairman

Romain
Grandsart
CBO

Karim
Eido
COO

Giorgio
Provinciali
CTO
