Vessev Electric Hydrofoiling Vessel

Vessev Electric Hydrofoiling Vessel. © Vessev

Vessev has announced that the VS-9 electric hydrofoiling vessel is now part of Fullers360, New Zealand’s largest ferry operator.

The VS-9 has received commercial approval from Maritime New Zealand, making it the world’s first certified electric hydrofoiling tourism vessel.

Vessev Electric Hydrofoiling Vessel. © Vessev

Fullers360 is the first major ferry operator to add a certified electric hydrofoil to its fleet.

Vessev Electric Hydrofoiling Vessel. © Vessev

Eric Laakmann, CEO of Vessev, commented:

“This is a proud moment for us and a major milestone for marine sustainability. Fullers360 is the first major ferry operator in the world to incorporate a certified electric hydrofoiling tourism vessel into its fleet.

That is an incredible achievement for the team at Vessev, Fullers360, and for New Zealand innovation as a whole. We’re so excited for the new year, when passengers will be able to share in this experience.”