TB Marine expanding to the Maldives with partly Maldivian-owned sister company TB Marine Technologies.
The Norwegian-owned company is developing new ferry systems. Offering both electric and hydrogen solutions on existing proven hulls.
The reason for choosing the Maldives for the start-up, production, and testing grounds, are many, first, the water conditions make for a great showcase for our power.
Being located close to the equator, Maldives is known for rough water conditions. Waves come from all directions and the weather can turn rough quickly.
Secondly the Maldive's many well-known resorts and hotel brands and of course the 1190 islands which make up the archipelago. offer great visuals and beautiful locations for our marketing material.
Prototypes will range from 8-25 meters and are expected to be ready for demonstration by mid-July 2022.
Smart ferry systems are growing fast in Europe, especially Scandinavia. Where prototypes are under construction by our partners.
The smart technology networks will be infused at the production facilities branded and patented.
In addition to these projects, we are also partnering with Ric DiIanni a China-based entrepreneur, to develop an exciting new H2 fueled marine-craft and refueling ecosystem called H2 Ocean.
The H2 Ocean brand will use state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cell technology and electrolysis systems from China as well as designs from our European designers in Norway
While this marine hydrogen ecosystem will create a cutting-edge brand of yachts and ferries. It will feature at its heart, a unique floating hydrogen refueling station that creates hydrogen fuel from the seawater it floats on.
This refueling station can run on solar power to produce 100% green hydrogen fuel.
"Once the boats are ready for export, we will consider other countries and partners to expand our production capabilities. However, supplying the Maldivian market will require all the boats to be built locally" says Global Marine research & developer and TB Marine CEO Roar “Sam” Nilsen.
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