WISAMO wingsail can be used as main propulsion or combined with the ship's engines, resulting in lower fuel consumption. Fully automated and easy to use, WISAMO solution adapts to the wind direction and strength in total autonomy. Safe mode is …

Following feedbacks from trials on the Compagnie Maritime Nantaise's MN Pelican roll-on/roll-off vessel, WISAMO brings now to the market a small, robust and standardized 170 m2 wingsail.

The objective aims at conquering new markets thanks to the rise of new high added value domains, in, around and beyond tyres. And with its new activity introducing a wind propulsion system using wind energy for a maritime mobility, WISAMO fully answers the Michelin Group environmental strategy.

WISAMO, Michelin’s wingsail that addresses the challenges of decarbonizing maritime transport, has reached a pivotal point in its development. The DGAMPA has selected Michelin and Socarenam to design, build, and equip an innovative offshore patrol vessel with an unprecedented combination of hybrid and wind-assisted propulsion.

Jun 9, 2021 · Its Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO) project aims to increase efficiency among cargo ships using an inflatable sail that deploys to take advantage of available wind, quickly retracting on demand.

The WISAMO project is Michelin’s contribution to enabling greener, softer maritime mobility in advance of future regulations. Michelin is also taking action to reduce the environmental impact of its supply chain.

The MN Pelican – a roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel – was running sea trials on the WISAMO (a portmanteau of wing, sail and mobility) wind propulsion system, an innovative design engineered by...

Feb 6, 2025 · WISAMO has been selected by SOCARENAM shipyard to provide its innovative wingsail solution for a new generation patrol boat, commissioned by the French Directorate of Maritime Affairs, Fisheries, and Aquaculture (DIRECTION DES AFFAIRES MARITIMES).

Jun 14, 2021 · the WISAMO project by michelin ensures its inflatable wing sail can be installed on most merchant ships and pleasure crafts. it is specially suited for ro-ro ships, bulk carriers and oil and gas...

Jun 3, 2021 · Designed and developed by the WISAMO project team, the system is installable on most merchant ships and pleasure craft. Especially suitable for ro-ro ships, bulk carriers and oil and gas tankers, it can be fitted as original equipment on newbuilds or …