Environment & energy transition

The MN is a member of the professional organisation « Armateurs de France » and signatory of the « Blue Charter».
Since 2021, MN is member and certified GREEN MARINE EUROPE.

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Environnement
Charte bleue
Environment & energy transition

The MN is committed to

The MN is committed to
Environnement

Reduce harmful emissions and greenhouse gases and improving the energy performance of its vessels

Environnement

Control oil pollution and discharges to the sea

Environnement

Continue to support scientific research on ballast water and the effectiveness of biofouling treatments

Environnement

Reduce the use of single‐use products
Promote responsible suppliers using as little packaging as possible or environmentally friendly packaging
Use alternative cleaners that are more environmentally friendly, biodegradable and nontoxic

Environnement

Remain vigilant regarding the impact of underwater noise on marine wildlife

Environnement

Reduce harmful emissions and greenhouse gases and improving the energy performance of its vessels

Environnement

Control oil pollution and discharges to the sea

Environnement

Continue to support scientific research on ballast water and the effectiveness of biofouling treatments

Environnement

Reduce the use of single‐use products
Promote responsible suppliers using as little packaging as possible or environmentally friendly packaging
Use alternative cleaners that are more environmentally friendly, biodegradable and nontoxic

Environnement

Remain vigilant regarding the impact of underwater noise on marine wildlife

WISAMO Project

Movin’On Summit – The WISAMO project

The WISAMO project is an automated, telescopic, inflatable wing sail system that can be fitted on both merchant ships and pleasure craft. The system is the product of a collaborative venture between Michelin and two Swiss inventors who share the Group’s “all-sustainable” vision. The inflatable wing sail harnesses the wind, a free, universal and inexhaustible source of propulsion. Its revolutionary design enables a ship to reduce its fuel consumption. This project is Michelin’s contribution to enabling greener, softer maritime mobility in advance of future regulations.

The Group vision

“SUSTAINABLE PLANET” this is how the UnitedNations emphasises the essential role of maritime activities for global environmental issues.

Aware of the transition to be made by maritime transport players, SOGESTRAN Group has embarked on a more accentuated environmental trajectory in recent years. As a responsible player in maritime transport, our approach is guided by the major International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and European regulations governing the evolution of maritime transport over the coming decades, including carbon dioxide (CO2) and polluting emissions.

To build a European group serving a more sustainable economy, SOGESTRAN Group commits to reduce the environmental footprint of its activities through the implementation of three main means:Better designing, better consuming, better operating.

"Blue Charter" for sustainable and responsible shipping
Charte bleue
Human

Ensuring the well-being of seafarers

Environment

Taking concrete action to protect the environment

Security

Ensuring a high level of safety for their vessels

Armateur de France
MN is a member of Armateurs de France the French shipowners association

“Armateurs de France” is the professional organization of the French shipping and marine services industry.

In addition to defending and promoting the interests of French shipowners, it provides information and advice to its members on a daily basis. “Armateurs de France” includes 54 maritime companies among which 1000 operated or controled vessels generate the employment of nearly 16000 seafarers and 6000 sedentaries. “Armateurs de France” intervenes in multiple sectors of the maritime activity:

  • Passengers transport
  • Transportation of goods
  • Harbour services
  • Oceanography and submarine research
  • Installation of submarines cables
  • Offshore activities
  • Supply of sands
  • Assistance and rescue…