Groningen
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Market leader in Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP)
Achieve > 15% reduction of CO2 per retrofitted ship
Supply the highest efficiency per (green) investment of wind assist
Recognized as easiest integration to the vessels
Partner of choice for designers and customers
Our USPs
Tilting System: Minimizes impact during cargo operations.
Lightweight: Requires no additional reinforcement on deck.
In-House Production: Crafted by specialized personnel.
High visibility: Eliminates the need for cameras.
Small footprint: Occupies minimal deck space.
Seamless integration: Easily incorporates into ship systems and is readily adopted by crew.
Number of employees: 44 (as of 2025/2026).
Sectors: Maritime Technology, Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP), and Sustainable Shipping.
Preferred educational level: Higher education (HBO/WO), particularly for commercial and engineering roles.
Preferred education: Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Shipping, or technical/commercial degrees with "maritime DNA."
Career level: Primarily Experienced Professionals (3–5 years) and Young Professionals; the company is a fast-growing "scale-up."
