Fleetzero

Making all ships robots.

Y CombinatorWinter 2022ActiveIndustrialsClimate

What they do

Problem

Large ships rely on polluting, inefficient propulsion and require onboard crews, increasing cost and limiting automation.

Solution

Fleetzero builds electric and hybrid propulsion systems for large vessels and is developing unmanned robotic cargo ships.

Who it's for

Ship owners and maritime logistics operators running large cargo vessels.

Founders

Steven Henderson

Founder

Steven is a marine engineer by background and has managed a wide range of businesses and operations in the marine environment including cargo ships, a hospital ship, and one of the largest offshore facilities in the US Gulf of Mexico. He has a bachelors of science in Marine Engineering Systems from the US Merchant Marine Academy and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Steven served in the US Navy Reserve as a Strategic Sealift Officer.

Mike Carter

Founder

Michael is a marine engineer and enterprise sales professional. He graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy with a BS in Marine Engineering Systems and received an MBA from Rice. Michael brings expertise in marine engineering, ship operations, and significant business experience in energy and shipping. He is also proud to have served as an officer in the US Navy Reserve.