diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 9c22ed4..e132df9 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -46,5 +46,5 @@ def configuration(parent_package='',top_path=None):
         author_email = author_email,
         classifiers = classifiers,
         configuration = configuration,
-        version="1.2.3",
+        version="1.3.0",
         packages=["prosail"])