As the maritime industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, French startup Beyond the Sea—founded by legendary offshore sailor and engineer Yves Parlier—is turning to the wind for a solution. The company is pioneering automated kite propulsion systems that promise to drastically cut emissions from commercial ships. This week, at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, Beyond the Sea is preparing to unveil one of the most ambitious and scalable clean propulsion solutions on the market. In an exclusive interview with Marc Thienpont, the company’s current CEO, we explored how Beyond the Sea aims to revolutionize maritime shipping through its innovative technology.