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Maritime travel - innovation beyond tyres

Michelin's WISAMO project represents a significant advancement in maritime technology, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of shipping through innovative wind propulsion. This system not only aligns with global sustainability goals but also demonstrates Michelin's commitment to pioneering new solutions beyond its traditional tyre manufacturing.

WISAMO: an innovative wind propulsion solution

With “WISAMO - Wing Sail Mobility” innovation, Michelin aims to contribute to maritime transport decarbonization, improving the environmental footprint of commercial ships. (1)
The WISAMO wingsail was officially presented in 2021 by Florent Menegaux, chairman of the Michelin group, at the international Movin’On mobility summit.

WISAMO, which draws on the Group’s innovation prowess and its historic expertise in high-tech materials, particularly for inflatable structures, fits perfectly into Michelin’s “All-sustainable” approach. The Group, which ships its tyres by sea, aims to reduce the environmental impact of its supply chain.

FROM INNOVATION TO PROTOTYPE

WISAMO is at the forefront of this new industry, using the free, clean, and inexhaustible energy of the wind to propel ships more sustainably. The wingsail is a “plug and play” system for all types of vessels, including new builds (Original Equipment) or existing vessels (Retrofit), with no impact on the crew, while reducing their carbon footprint.

WISAMO is engineered around three key features: an inflated fabric wingsail and a telescopic mast, raising and lowering automatically thanks to a digital control system. WISAMO showcases Michelin’s ambitions for growth in new areas beyond tyres, as laid out in its “Michelin in Motion” strategic plan.
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Everything you need to know about WISAMO

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FAQs about WISAMO innovation

WISAMO, or Wing Sail Mobility, is Michelin's innovative wind propulsion technology designed to reduce the carbon footprint of maritime transport.

The WISAMO system features an inflatable fabric wingsail and a telescopic mast that adjusts automatically, harnessing wind energy to propel ships more sustainably.

Yes, WISAMO is a versatile 'plug and play' system suitable for all types of vessels, whether new or existing.

WISAMO significantly reduces the carbon emissions of maritime vessels by utilizing clean, renewable wind energy.

WISAMO is in the testing phase with prototypes undergoing real maritime conditions to ensure reliability and effectiveness.

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(1) Wisamo is a sail propulsion system designed to reduce the carbon footprint of maritime transport; currently in the testing phase with two prototypes in real maritime conditions.

(2) Trust your tyres for longer: Michelin's most iconic tyre ranges have increased their longevity vs. their previous generation. Results based on tests done by DEKRA, upon Michelin's request, for the following tyres: MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 (test 2021 on 225/40 R18), MICHELIN Pilot Alpin 5 (test 2018 on 225/40 R18), MICHELIN Primacy 5 (test 2024 on 235/45 R18), MICHELIN CrossClimate 3 (test 2025 on 205/55 R16), MICHELIN CrossClimate 2 (test 2020 on 225/45 R17) & MICHELIN CrossClimate 2 SUV (test 2021 on 235/60R18)