First commercial contract for Michelin’s WISAMO wingsail
It’s likely a coincidence, but the sail surface area of Michelin’s Wing Sail Mobility, or WISAMO system bears at least a passing resemblance to the company’s iconic mascot, Bibendum. Michelin first unveiled the inflatable, white wingsail in 2021, and after several years of testing now reports a first commercial contract for WISAMO. France’s Directorate general for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries, and Aquaculture (DGAMPA) has tasked Michelin with equipping a new patrol vessel with the system.