Category: foiling ferry

  • VIDEO: Candela P-12 e-foiler completes world’s longest electric sea journey

    VIDEO: Candela P-12 e-foiler completes world’s longest electric sea journey Swedish foiling ferry innovator Candela AB reports that a Candela P-12 has completed a 160-nautical-mile journey from Gothenburg, Sweden, to Oslo, Norway. This, says Candela, is the longest voyage thus far performed by an electric passenger vessel. The P-12 is the world’s first serial-production electric…

  • Maldives operator orders 12 Candela foiling ferries

    Maldives operator orders 12 Candela foiling ferries In another success for Sweden’s Candela Technology AB, Maldives operator Ego Shuttle has ordered twelve Candela P-12 foiling, electric flying ferries. In 2026, the fleet of revolutionary electric vessels will help the Maldives cut pollution – while giving tourists a smooth, seasickness-free ride. The P-12s will address pollution…

  • Is Vessev’s VS-Drive hydrofoiling’s coolest motor?

    Is Vessev’s VS-Drive hydrofoiling’s coolest motor? The latest innovation from New Zealand foiling ferry pioneer Vessev is the VS–Drive, a podded propulsion system that the company believes is set to redefine electric marine performance. The VS–Drive is a submersible motor that combines advanced active cooling with custom direct-drive brushless motors in a modular design. VIDEO:…

  • Candela to demo P-12 foiling electric ferry in Washington D.C.

    Candela to demo P-12 foiling electric ferry in Washington D.C. Sweden’s Candela Technology will next week demonstrate its P-12 foiling electric ferry on the Potomac River, giving Washingtonians a chance to experience the electric vessel flying on its foils and demonstrating how the Washington’s waterways could unlock faster, cleaner, and quieter commuting with flying ferries.…

  • Foiling ferry specialist Vessev names John Scott chairman of its board

    Foiling ferry specialist Vessev names John Scott chairman of its board Auckland, New Zealand-based foiling e-ferry pioneer Vessev has appointed John Scott as chairman of the board. Most recently, Scott was CEO at self-service payment technology company Invenco and prior to that had spent 14 years at marine electrics specialist Navico in various executive positions,…

  • Candela to bring America’s first flying e-ferry to Lake Tahoe

    Candela to bring America’s first flying e-ferry to Lake Tahoe After putting the world’s first foiling e-ferry to enter public service into operation in Stockholm, Candela and local partner FlyTahoe are planning to introduce the first U.S.-based Candela P-12 on Lake Tahoe. VIDEO: In a world first, Candela P-12 foiling e-ferry enters public service The…