About us
We are experts in marine weather analyses, maritime routings and so much more.
Our Mission and purpose
Bridging our marine weather expertise with AI for a smarter & safer navigation.
Our mission
Providing intelligent web applications to improve safety at sea for all.
Our vision
Becoming a leading provider of reliable, responsible and userfriendly solutions for safer, smarter forecasting & maritime routings.
Our purpose
Passing on our knowledge to all and contributing to the shipping industry's decarbonization.
How? We leverage terabytes of weather data and integrate our marine weather analytical finesse through AI tools to provide safer, smarter navigations & forecasts.
What is our aim? To revolutionnize maritime navigation by making it smart, safe, comfortable and easy for all current and future maritime users.
The Team
Marine Weather Intelligence’s success and ambition is driven by an amazing team of passionate people who keep innovating and creating every day.
Christian Dumard
CEO of MWI
Master in Marketing at ESCP Paris, MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Ottawa, Canada
Weather consultant and maritime routing expert with over 30 years of experience, renowned for his work in major ocean races and complex maritime operations.
Childhood : Christian was born and raised in a maritime environment, spending part of his childhood on a sailing boat traveling around the world with his family, without the advanced tools we have today!
- 1980s: Started his Professional career on racing yachts.
- 1989-1992: Member of the French Tornado Olympic Sailing Team.
- 1991-1996: Sailed with the Forum Sailing Team.
- 1995: Participated at the America’s Cup in San Diego.
- 1990-2020s:
- Co-founded several companies mainly related to weather routing and safety at sea : The Great Circle, Wapiti, Hokulea,…
Today :
- Consults for special maritime operations, including :
- The James Webb Telescope transport
- Oil platform towing operations
- Salvage operations.
- Provides weather analysis and weather training to numerous skippers and navigators all over the world for all the major sailing events: Volvo Ocean Race, Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum, Fastnet Race, Sydney Hobart, Transpacific, Mini Transat, La Solitaire du Figaro…
Basile Rochut
CTO of MWI
Engineer from ISAE-SUPAERO Toulouse
AI and data science engineer with a passion for sailing, known for his innovative contributions to maritime weather analysis and routings, specifically in major ocean races like the Vendee Globe in 2020.
Childhood : Learned sailing at Cata’School in Larmor-Baden, Morbihan during primary school at LE BONO. Renovated a 470 by himself in 2015.
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2018: Integrated ISAE-SUPAERO and started sailing again in Figaro 1, J80 and Surprise.
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2021: Gap Year with 1 semester at NTNU University (Norway) and 1 semester with Christian Dumard at the Vendée Globe 2020. This is when the MWI’s first draft idea emerged.
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2021-2022 : Specialized in Artificial Intelligence.
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2022 :Routing consultant for sailors from the Route du Rhum.
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2023 : First Transatlantic sailing.
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Routing and ocean racing strategy trainer for the La Turballe center (Loire Atlantique, France).
Core values
Safety
Safety for both navigators and the use of AI. As weather conditions are becoming more extreme, safety is crucial for our clients and their vessels. We are committed to complying with current regulations and adopting strict security standards to protect our users’ data.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of teamwork and open communication. Our collaborative approach fosters strong partnerships with clients, stakeholders, and industry leaders. We operate with integrity, maintaining transparency and trust in all our interactions.
Excellence
We are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and science, continually striving for excellence in all our endeavors. Our innovative spirit drives us to develop cutting-edge solutions that set new standards in maritime weather forecasting and routing.
Responsibility
We are dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and responsible maritime practices. Our solutions contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions, especially for the shipping industry.
History
Key figures in 2023
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