This collaboration leverages a unique and innovative solution to enhance offshore logistics technology.
A world leader in the energy maritime logistics industry, ADNOC L&S will use the all-electric seagliders to transport people to and from offshore energy infrastructure.
Billy Thalheimer, Co-founder and CEO, REGENT said:
- REGENT could ask for no better end user for seagliders in the UAE than the largest energy producer in the country and leader in innovation and sustainability;
- seagliders will drastically reduce the time, cost, and emissions of offshore energy logistics, and we look forward to working together to set a new standard for the energy industry.
Innovative transportation solution
The Viceroy seaglider, which can carry 12 passengers or 3,500lbs (1,600kg) of payload, offers multiple efficiencies for the offshore energy logistics industry overall.
Fast commutes
Seaglider commute times are on par with helicoptertimes while simultaneously offering more than 70% speed advantage compared to equivalent maritime transportation options.The seaglider’s innovative design enables the vessel to operate in three modes - floating at the dock, foiling in harbors, and flying over open waters - providing convenience and comfort at high speeds, up to 180 mph (300kph) for routes up to180 miles (300 km).
Low costs
Seagliders will reduce direct operational costs by up to 80% compared to helicopters with similar capabilities.Seagliders have lower operational and maintenance costs, as well as lower costs for training operators.
A full suite of sensors provides situational awareness, and heavily automated controls facilitate intuitive operations by specially trained maritime captains.
Zero emissions
The seaglider is an all-electric transportation solution.If seagliders were to replace all helicopters used for global offshore energy logistics, it would result in up to 550MM kg of CO2eoffsets per year.
Last year, REGENT signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) in April to collaborate on seaglider development and manufacturing capabilities at Abu Dhabi’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) cluster and an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transportation (DOT) to integrate seaglider service into the existing UAE transportation network.
REGENT has already secured more than 600 seaglider orders valued at more than $9 billion from leading airline and ferry operators around the world and has raised more than $90 million from investors including 8090 Industries, Founders Fund, Japan Airlines, andLockheed Martin.
