Our purpose
Because it is now possible, viable and offers a large number of beneficial solutions to those seeking to decarbonise maritime shipping
Impact and transparency, another way of shipping
- Must we ban certain types of goods being shipped by sail power?
- Is it OK to operate a used cargo ship (with a conventional engine) to test the viability of a shipping line before taking the decision to invest in building a new sail-powered cargo ship?
- Should we use biofuels or hydrogen?
- Can we design conventional diesel engine ships with just minor assistance from sails?
So many complex questions blending ethics, financial viability and environmental impact.
We have to confront these questions every day and our top decision criterion is the capacity of the project to generate a positive impact on the environment over time.
We are as passionate about shipping and shipowning as we are excited about the prospect of playing a significant role in the energy transition of sea transport.
We aim to develop a company that is both financially viable and militant.
The most environmentally-sound transport is that which is avoided. However, as long as commercial trade exists, merchant ships will continue to exist and the leitmotiv of Zéphyr & Borée is to reduce the environmental impact of this industry as much as possible.
