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28 knots sustained in 0.5–1 m waves and 27 knots in 1–1.5 m waves on standard 250 hp outboards; 30.5–31 knots with an optimised propeller Polis, Cyprus, [day] October 2026. The first Maldivia 45 (M45) has completed a week of sea trials and outperformed the speed predictions made during its design. Running at half load (9 tonnes, all passengers and crew), the composite ferry held a continuous 28 knots in 0.5 to 1 metre waves over several runs, and 27 knots in 1 to 1.5 metre wa

Oct 17, 2026 The first Maldivia 45 has done the first sea trials, and the boat performed exactly as designed. It floated on its designed waterline to the millimetre, used slightly less fuel than predicted, and ran slightly faster in waves than expected. Stable and smooth rides The trials covered everything from flat water to 2-metre waves. With a 17" propeller fitted, the M45 reached 30 knots on two borrowed 250 hp outboards. For a new hull from a new design, results this clo

Up to 70% lower fuel consumption. Three carbon-composite vessels in production, first sea trials in October 2026. Polis, Cyprus, 27. September 2026. With diesel prices across the European Union up by more than a third in a year, fuel has become the single largest cost pressure for ferry operators. The Maldivia 45 (M45), a 14.78-metre high-speed passenger ferry built from carbon and glass-fibre epoxy prepreg composites, addresses that pressure directly. Built around one princi

Aeomar's latest analysis of the Maldivia 45 passenger ferry confirms that the biggest efficiency gain over conventional motor ferries comes from radical weight reduction, and from the hull shape this low weight makes possible. When operators look for lower fuel costs, hydrofoils are often seen as the obvious answer. As part of the ongoing development of the Maldivia 45, Aeomar has examined in detail what foils can actually add to an already optimised vessel. The result is c

First vessel to prove fuel savings on outboard power, boats No. 2 and 3 to follow with high-efficiency inboard shaft drives · Business-class seating developed with automotive partner · Full-electric inboard drive with DNV-approved LFP batteries now available to order Polis, September 2026 – The Maldivia 45, the lightweight composite passenger vessel developed for the demanding sea conditions of the Maldives, has reached a decisive stage in its programme. Three hulls have now

The Seafoiler 35 is almost finished. After months of engineering, simulation and careful composite work, our foiling cruiser has reached one of the most exciting phases of the project: testing the foil adjustment systems that will let her lift out of the water. From simulation to structure The Seafoiler 35 was shaped from the start by data. Working with D3 Applied Technologies, the team refined the placement of the foil and keel so the boat is well balanced at around 20 knot

AEOMAR now offers a fully electric inboard drive system for shipyards, boat builders and operators. The system combines lightweight axial flux motors, integrated control software and DNV-approved LFP battery technology in one matched package. Its first application is the Maldivia 45 high-speed passenger vessel, and it is available for other new-build projects and conversions. First application: the Maldivia 45 Most electric boats combine a battery pack with a hull that was or

Carbon-built, 44-knot passenger platform redefines the economics of commercial ferry operation Polis, Cyprus — 19 June 2026 — AEOMAR Ltd today announced its appointment as the official sales agent for the Maldivia 45 across Europe and the United States. The 14.78-metre high-speed utility vessel, built from carbon and glass-fibre epoxy prepreg composites, is engineered to move passengers faster, lighter and far more profitably than conventional ferries — and AEOMAR will now in