Ecospeed Marine, Blue Bear, BAE Systems Naval ships and Gardline are collaborating to develop a novel Safe Intelligent Launch and Recovery Solution (SILARS). The project will combine Ecospeed’s expertise in hydrodynamics, platform control and propulsion with Blue Bear’s autonomous vehicles capabilities and BAE Systems Naval Ships expertise in safe launch and recovery of off-board assets, while Gardline will contribute its extensive work boat experience.

Ecospeed Marine has developed highly innovative technologies which will enable high speed electric ferries to operate low or zero local emissions.The technologies enable energy savings substantially in excess of 50% which greatly reduces the size and weight of electric motors and batteries which in turn further reduces the power required.