A rigid wing combining wind propulsion and solar energy.
Decarbonizing commercial shipping requires solutions that are adapted to the realities of vessel operations.
“At Cormoran, we believe the transition to zero-emission shipping must be ambitious, realistic and compatible with the operational constraints of commercial vessels.”
An innovative technology combining wind propulsion and solar energy within a single rigid sail.
Designed by naval architects with extensive experience in the maritime sector and a practical understanding of the needs of shipowners and operators.
Mobile and automated, the sail pivots according to the wind and automatically folds horizontally when in port, at anchor, in strong winds or during maintenance operations.
Durable and designed to withstand demanding marine conditions, the sail is engineered to meet the environmental requirements of the maritime sector.
« At Cormoran, we firmly believe that every innovation can make a difference in protecting our planet. Inspired by nature and the vastness of the oceans, our team is committed to transforming the maritime industry through sustainable solutions. »
Laurent Mermier, President of Cormoran
Every vessel is different. Based on your vessel type, operating profile and routes, we can estimate the potential of solar sails to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Share a few details about your vessel or vessels with us. We will assess a suitable configuration and estimate your potential fuel and emissions savings.
What if a commercial vessel could sail without fossil fuels?
At Chantier Naval de L’Ocean Indien Ltd in Mauritius, a major milestone has been achieved: CORMORAN SAS’s rigid solar wings have been installed on board Selar‘s Captain Arctic.
But these wings are only one part of the story.
They are part of a broader rethink of how we design and operate commercial vessels:
→ Accepting lower speeds ;
→ Making the most of the resources available in the environment ;
→ Harnessing wind and solar power ;
→ Reducing energy requirement.
This holistic approach aims to increase…
Brittany making waves at the European Parliament!
Bretagne Next, a partner in the Interreg NWE Wind4Shipping project, and the Wind Ship Association brought together a delegation of stakeholders from the wind-powered maritime transport sector on 16 and 17 March, as part of a session entitled “Wind propulsion: the EU’s next industrial success story?”.
Three Breton industrial companies, including CORMORAN, were invited to join this European delegation, hosted by Christophe Clergeau in his capacity as Co-Chair of The SEArica Intergroup.
During the session, the sector had the opportunity to showcase its achievements…
CORMORAN has been awarded the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution label!
Awarded by the Solar Impulse Foundation, this label recognises solutions that are both clean and economically viable. Independent experts assess each solution based on criteria including feasibility, environmental benefits and economic viability. Our system met all of these criteria!
This recognition further strengthens our commitment to developing sustainable maritime solutions designed to deliver high performance and reliability in real-world operating conditions.
A new milestone for CORMORAN as we continue to develop innovative solutions for a more sustainable maritime industry.
