California startup to introduce hydrofoil-equipped boxships for intra-Asia routes

Boundary Layer Technologies (BLT), a California-based marine technology startup, has revealed its operational plans and engineering design for a new type of hydrofoiling ..

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https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ship-world/boxship-world/california-startup-to-introduce-hydrofoil-equipped-boxships-for-intra-asia-routes/

US tech startup plans zero emissions boxship with 40 knots cruise speed

The California-based marine technology startup Boundary Layer Technologies has unveiled plans for the launch of its zero-emissions hydrofoiling container ship, ARGO, which is anticipated by the third quarter of 2024.

The company intends to operate this kind of vessel to establish a zero-emission shipping service in intra-Asia trade and believes that it could replace air freight as the ARGO ship has a cruise speed of 40 knots, which is almost twice that of conventional container ships.

Additionally...

https://container-news.com/us-tech-startup-plans-zero-emissions-boxship-with-40-knots-cruise-speed/

Danfoss drivetrain picked to power Electra electric ferry

Alameda, Calif.-based marine technology startup Boundary Layer Technologies has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Danfoss’ Editron division for the electrical drivetrain system that will power its hydrofoiling electric ferry (e-ferry), Electra.

Boundary Layer Technologies unveiled the Electra concept in October last year. The ferry is designed to have a range of up to 100 nautical miles and a cruising speed of 40 knots.

“Danfoss’ experience as a world leader and trusted partner for several...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/danfoss-drivetrain-picked-to-power-electra-electric-ferry/

Ηλεκτρικά πλοία: Το project Εlectra και οι επενδύσεις στην Ελλάδα

Η χρήση εναλλακτικών καυσίμων από τα πλοία στη ρότα για την απανθρακοποίηση της ναυτιλίας αποτελεί ένα από τα βασικότερα ίσως το βασικότερα θέμα της συγκεκριμένης βιομηχανίας η οποία μεταφέρει το 90% του παγκόσμιου εμπορίου. Το θέμα έφερε στο προσκήνιο της ελληνικής επικαιρότητας πρόσφατο πρωθυπουργός Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης στο πλαίσιο 26η Διάσκεψη των Ηνωμένων Εθνών COP26. Μάλιστα έκανε ειδική αναφορά στα ηλεκτρικά πλοία απαντώντας στην ερώτηση για τις προοπτικές ενεργειακής μετάβασης του...

https://www.newmoney.gr/roh/palmos-oikonomias/nautilia/i-ellada-proselkii-ependisis-gia-ilektrika-plia/