Windcoop gets the Sustainable Ship Design Award

The sailing container vessel Miaraka has been honored with the Sustainable Ship Design Award at the Breakbulk Green World Awards 2026.

While the award recognizes the vessel’s innovative design, the project as a whole reflects the successful realization of a pioneering vision. Powered by wind-assisted technology and designed to significantly reduce emissions, Miaraka stands as a compelling example of what can be achieved through innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to sustainable shipbuilding, as the maritime industry moves toward a lower-carbon future. Windcoop operates wind-powered container ships, that rely primarily on wind : a clean, abundant, and free source of energy.

Windcoop is building the world’s first wind-powered container ship, financed using a cooperative model. The vessel belongs to its members – citizens, shippers, businesses and local authorities – who have raised 6.8 million euros in equity, directly contributing to financing its construction, estimated at 28.5 million euros.
The vessel will be able to accommodate up to 12 passengers, who will experience life at pace set by the crew. We are not offering a luxury cruise, but the chance to travel with the wind, comfortably, and to enjoy an uncommon journey aboard one of the first cargo sailing ships in operation.

These innovative vessels help reduce pollution in the shipping industry. Construction of our first wind-powered cargo vessel will  started in 2025. The goal is for it to be collectively owned by a broad community of shipowners who are passionate about driving the transition to low-carbon maritim transport.

Windcoop is organized as a SCIC (a French multi-stakeholder cooperative), welcoming individuals, businesses, and public organisations to become members and co-owners. This citizen-driven model empowers everyone in shaping a new kind of shipping industry, one that is low-carbon, people-focused, and environmentally responsible.

Source: Windcoop

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