Andrew Cowen
CEO
Ex-Unilever Global Board, 25 years commercial and brand leadership
Expedition Zero Ltd
We are a sustainable technology group transforming the marine industry through commercially scalable innovations that reduce environmental impact by up to 90%. We integrate material science, yacht design, and experiential adventure to decarbonise marine activity — from construction to charter.
The challenge we face
Because growth at sea can’t come at the planet’s expense
The marine economy is vast and growing—but its materials and processes aren’t built for a circular future. Fibreglass waste, abandoned vessels, and carbon-intensive manufacturing lock in pollution and cost. We need scalable technologies that cut footprint without compromising performance
- 3% of global CO₂ comes from marine activity.
- 4 million tonnes of fibreglass produced annually for marine use—largely non-recyclable today.
- 24,000 abandoned yachts in the EU alone, creating a mounting disposal crisis.
Our purpose
To decarbonise the marine industry through commercially scalable technology.
Expedition Zero provides practical alternatives to Fibreglass or other materials that pollute our sector— stronger, lighter, and recyclable solutions for the next generation of marine and composite products.
The Expedition Zero Group
We unite three pioneering business units — each addressing a different part of the marine value chain
This sustainable and commercial eco-system allows us to Research new technologies, build them into commercially scalable solutions and deploy them in market – each business supporting the other parts of the chain.
EcoMinera™
Sustainable Composite Technology
Revolutionary mineral-fibre composite material, out-performs Fibreglass for the same cost and fully recyclable.
Born from 15 years of R&D, EcoMinera offers a 30% weight reduction versus GRP, exceptional fire resistance and corrosion immunity.
- Recreational and Commercial Yachts – hulls, decks, interiors
- Autonomous marine vehicles
- Fire-resistant panels and battery-containment systems
- Defensive coastal vessels
“EcoMinera delivers strength, sustainability and circular-economy performance — where traditional composites fail.”
Innovation Yachts
World-Leading Sustainable Shipyard
Award-winning French shipyard, designing and building the worlds finest sustainable ocean yachts using EcoMinera™.
Innovation yachts is our design and build partner, drawing on years of incredible experience and R&D in building yachts to the highest standards.
Every yacht built for strength, durability, and sustainability.
- Modern, purpose built production facility located in Vairé, France, opened in 2024
- Capacity to construct vessels up to 100 foot
- Circular construction and in-house design capability
Wavysail
True Ocean Adventure
Our award-winning sailing-adventure business offers hands-on sustainable sailing across the globe. Each voyage is led by world leading professional skippers, exploring the worlds most exciting destinations. Small groups and Big adventures.
- Offshore expeditions from Cape Town to St Helena, the Indian Ocean and Europe
- Small Groups : only six guests per yacht
- No experience required – select from Relaxing, Stretching and Epic voyages
- Launch customer for a new fleet of EcoMinera, ultra sustainable sailing yachts
Meet the team
The Expedition Zero team is built from experts in the field of commercial, marketing, sustainable yacht design and adventure sailing operations.
Richard Wilson
Chair
Experienced Global financial services leader with proven track record of success.
Jim Dobie
COO
RYA Examiner, former Head of Fleet Operations for Clipper Ventures.
Andy Hindley
Ex COO America’s Cup, Ex CFO Ben Ainslie Racing, Event Director Volvo Ocean Race.
Expedition Zero
Our present and our future
Since we launched Wavysail five years ago to deliver Sustainable and Inclusive sailing expeditions, we’ve developed into a group on a mission and with the tools to make a significant contribution to decarbonising the marine sector
Wavysail ocean Adventures Launches.
Wavysail is first sailing operator to measure the Co2 footprint of all their sailing trips, using a methodology they developed. Wavysail wins multiple awards from industry and our customers for our dedication to inclusive, sustainable and exciting expeditions
Formation of Expedition Zero, initially to build the worlds first fleet of low impact expedition sailing vessels, optimised for Ocean Adventure
Launch of a Joint Venture between Expedition Zero and Innovation Yachts to commercialize and scale EcoMinera
The future
Market Opportunity
$2.6 trillion
global marine economy (4% of global GDP)
$725 billion
marine tourism market and growing 2.4% annually
Composite market valued at
$140 billion by 2030 —
EcoMinera targets >1% share
