Creation of the Neoline Association
Creation of the Neoline Association, an informal group of 9 co-founders from the maritime world, who work together to develop a ro-ro cargo ship powered mainly by wind.
NEOLINE was born out of the determination of a group of Merchant Navy officers federated by ro-ro ship captain Michel Péry. They were all convinced that climate change would lead the shipping world to readapt itself. It was their goal to create and optimize new propulsion methods to improve their environmental performance.
They share a vision and a conviction that work sails are the only truly sober solution, immediately available and powerful enough to propel cargo vessels.
Their ambition is for sailing to take on a significant share of maritime transport, to achieve a sharp drop in CO2 emissions in this field of activity.
Creation of the Neoline Association
Creation of the Neoline Association, an informal group of 9 co-founders from the maritime world, who work together to develop a ro-ro cargo ship powered mainly by wind.
Creation of Neoline
In 2015, Neoline SAS was created after four years of pre-studies and design, culminating in the filing of an international patent. The company is managed by Michel Pery (Chairman) and Jean Zanuttini (Managing Director).
Neoline Développement
In June 2020, Neoline SAS will become Neoline Développement (the head entity of a group completed by the creation of NEOLINE Armateur), which will build and operate the first pilot vessels.
Creation of Neoline Armateur
Creation of Neoline Armateur to build and operate the first ships
Release of financing
January 2023: Release of financing and launch of detailed studies for the first Neoliner
Cutting the 1st sheet
November 2023: Cutting of 1st sheet at RMK Marine yard in Tuzla (Turkey)
Laying the first block
February 2024: Launch of the 1st Neoliner Origin block.
Arrival of the rig
Launching
January 2025: Launch of Neoliner Origin at RMK Marine
First transatlantic crossing
Transatlantic premiere
Summer 2025: Delivery of Neoliner Origin and first transatlantic rotation.
The Neoline team
NEOLINE ARMATEUR and NEOLINE DEVELOPPEMENT are managed by their Chairman, Jean Zanuttini.
It is supported by the companies’ respective Supervisory Boards, which represent the shareholders.
NEOLINE Développement’s Supervisory Board comprises eight members drawn from the company’s shareholders. It is chaired by Paul Le Bihan (NEOLINE & Associés).
NEOLINE Armateur’s Supervisory Board comprises 5 members drawn from the company’s shareholders. It is chaired by Karine Mérère (ADEME Investissement).
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