B9 Shipping is accelerating, through collaboration, the development of 100% renewably powered commercially and technically viable sailing hybrid cargo ships. They are commercially viable today and future proofed for a 30 year lifespan.

The concept design for the B9 Ship

B9 Shipping is part of the B9 Energy group of companies, a UK based business, founded by David Surplus, which has been pioneering renewable energy solutions for more than 20 years.

News

B9 Shipping featured in a TV documentary about developments in 21^st century sailing ships. It was broadcast in both German and French, here is the French version. The English language version is not licensed for broadcast but we are hoping that circumstances will change so we can broadcast it in due course.