Regenerative Underwater Transportation
Our climate and ocean face many threats, but they can be protected. Dive in to learn how we plan to restore our ocean and climate by decarbonising shipping
Shipping pollution by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Shipping emissions will represent 17% of global CO2 by 2050
Shipping is a large elephant in the climate change room. If left unchecked, the industry could generate 17% of global CO2 emissions by 2050. And it's not just CO2 - ships emit other pollutants like black carbon, NO2 and CH4, to name but a few. [Learn more]
Oceanways Submarine by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Radical Thinking
Let us eliminate not just CO2 but all harmful emissions. Oceanways is the world's first zero-emission submarine fleet that cleans up our ocean while transporting cargo. Our submarines are unmanned and autonomous, designed for a circular economy.
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Not just nimble...
These submarines are superior to a cargo ship in almost every way: they are weather-independent, they can get to hard-to- reach areas, they are cheaper to build and operate; and they are quieter and more stable.
They're also beautiful
Crucially, they are cleaner, with zero fumes or pollutants.
Ocean restoration by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Solving the biggest problem
How will we restore the ocean?
Microplastics filters in Oceanways submarines by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Net Positive
With every mile we sail to deliver cargo, we give back to the ocean. In addition to emitting no C02 and other hazardous materials, the subs use inbuilt filters to clean microplastics and sensor modules to collect ocean data for science.
Intermodal transport system by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Decarbonising Shipping
This zero emission submarine fleet could secure significant emission savings of 27 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the first year of operation, with an overall mission to reduce 300 million tonnes of CO2 emissions as the fleet grows.
Subs operations in a existing port by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Green routes
This technology is equipped to service short point-to-point routes with fast, zero emission delivery.
Esmeralda in 3D by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Esmeralda in 3D
Modular and capable of performing multiple mission profiles, Esmeralda is also net-positive.
Esmeralda in the Workshop by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Presenting Esmeralda
The process of building Esmeralda, our working mvp by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Building Esmeralda: behind the scenes
Esmeralda in freshwater by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Launching a revolution
It was an emotional moment to see her come to life and set sail on her first voyage in freshwater.
Freshwater trials of Esmeralda by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Freshwater trials
The learning continues with Esmeralda's freshwater trials. Her first mini voyages drove insights into issues from buoyancy to trim to challenges with hydrogen.
Operating as swarms by OceanwaysUnited Nations Climate Change Conference COP26
Coming soon to the ocean near you
We’re trying to accomplish something that has never been done before. Join us on our mission.
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