Why bound4blue?
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We are dreamers
We imagine a future where wind propulsion systems become a standard on ships.
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We are disruptors
We think beyond the norm and push limits by reimagining how the sails used in the past could be revolutionized for today. For us, innovation is not a question of having new ideas, but rather throwing away old convictions and changing the paradigms.
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We are doers
We have taken a big idea, made it better, and brought it into the market. No matter how big your challenge is, we always find a way to get things done and done right.
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Intro chat with People Department
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Interview with Hiring Manager
Step 3
Meet direct Team
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Coffee with Founders
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Eems Traveller at SMM
🚢 The Eems Traveller by Amasus is on its way to #SMM2024
LDA vessel installation
Suction sails (eSAILs®) whole installation on ro-ro vessel
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Company founded
The idea for bound4blue was born in 2015 when its founders – José Miguel, Cristina and David – imagined a ship solely propelled by sails to produce energy in a scalable, affordable and renewable manner. While developing the most cost-efficient wind propulsion system they realised that this modern sail could also be applied to co-propel cargo and passenger ships to reduce their fuel costs and emissions, pivotal moment in which bound4blue shifted its focus.
Prototyping phase
After several iterations working with the market to build a wind propulsion system that met their needs, we came up with the eSAIL.
Valderaduey Inversiones (co-investing with the European Investment Fund), a group of professionals from the maritime industry, and a Barcelona-based Family Office, amongst others supported us financially during this phase.
From prototyping to real scale manufacturing
Together with manufacturing companies from the wind turbine industry, we manufactured the first 12-metre-high full scale unit. This unit has been used to perform ground tests and improve the aerodynamic efficiency of the system.
First installation
A twin model of the 12-metre-high eSAIL was installed on the longliner Balueiro II in Panamá, being the first fishing vessel in the world to sail with this type of technology.
After that, investment partners Aciturri Aeronáutica, CDTI-Innvierte, a Valencia-based Family Office, Ocean Born Foundation and Climate KIC, amongst others, joined in a following funding round to support us on the commercialisation of our technology.
Second installation
A 17-metre-high eSAIL was installed on the general cargo vessel La Naumon in Spain, being the largest suction sail in the world deployed on a ship. We also installed the first generation of the tilting system.
Amasus Shipping will start powering the EEMS Traveller with wind
The 91 meters length general cargo vessel, owned and operated by the Dutch shipowner, will be retrofitted with two 17-metre-high eSAILs® during a port call.
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs chooses bound4blue to equip one of its RoRo vessels
We will deploy three eSAILs® of 22-metre-high on a RoRo ship, owned and operated by the French shipowner. This will be the first installation of fixed suction sails on a Ro-Ro ship.
Japanese giant Marubeni picks our suction sails to power its panamax bulk carrier
We will install four 26-metre-high eSAILs®, expected to be the largest suction sails ever built and installed on a ship. This will also be the first Panamax bulk carrier using suction sails.
Marubeni Corporation and bound4blue join forces to drive implementation of eSAIL system
We have formed a strategic partnership to promote and sell our technology. Marubeni will promote retail activities for eSAILs both domestically and internationally. It will also act as our exclusive business partner in the Japanese market.
The general cargo vessel Eems Traveller ready to set sail today with two suction eSAILs
We have successfully installed two 17-metre-high eSAILs® on the general cargo vessel Eems Traveller, owned by Amasus. We continue to hold the record as the largest suction sail ever built and installed on a ship.
Odfjell first to install suction sails on deep-sea chemical tanker
We will install the innovative eSAIL® system on a chemical tanker, making it the first tanker vessel in the world to harness this groundbreaking technology.
bound4blue raises €22.4 million from the European Commission, major corporate investors and VC
The Series A funding totals €22.4M, including €6.5M from grants. With the fundraising, we are confirming our leadership in a market now experiencing a sustained growth.
bound4blue to install three suction sails on Ville de Bordeaux
Airbus will equip one of the vessels it uses to transport aircraft subassemblies, chartered from shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, with three 22-metre-high eSAILs®
Louis Dreyfus Company chooses bound4blue to install four eSAILs® on juice vessel
bound4blue and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced today a commercial agreement for the manufacture and installation of four 26-meter-high eSAILs® on its chartered juice vessel, MV Atlantic Orchard, in 2024.
bound4blue eSAIL® chosen for landmark newbuild in French Polynesia
SNA TUHA’A PAE to install a 22-metre-high eSAIL® on NA HIRO E PAE, set to voyage between Tahiti and the Austral Islands.
Eastern Pacific Shipping makes first wind-propulsion move with bound4blue eSAILs®
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed a contract for its first ever wind-assisted propulsion system, partnering with bound4blue to install three 22-metre eSAILs® onboard the Pacific Sentinel.
First-ever fixed suction sails for ro-ro segment as bound4blue completes eSAILs® installation on Airbus-chartered LDA vessel
bound4blue has successfully installed three 22-metre-high eSAILs® on the ro-ro Ville de Bordeaux, from French shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs.
Marflet Marine first Spanish shipowner to adopt wind propulsion with bound4blue tanker contract
Marflet Marine (Marflet), one of Spain’s longest standing private shipping companies, has signed a contract with bound4blue for the installation of four 22m eSAILs® on the 49999 DWT oil and chemical tanker Santiago I.
About bound4blue
bound4blue develops automated wind-assisted propulsion systems as a turnkey solution for all shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and polluting emissions. bound4blue’s eSAIL® system is a validated solution for saving fuel and emissions, completely autonomous, with low maintenance and easy installation onboard, being the most cost-efficient wind propulsion technology today.