$100 million deal to deploy 100 electric hydrofoil boats across the Maldives
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Mike Starling
Summary
US maritime tech company Navier and Dubai-based JIH Global Investment have announced a $100 million partnership to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats across the Maldives. The Navier Network aims to create a sustainable maritime corridor connecting airports, resorts, private villas, and local islands, promising smoother and more eco-friendly transfers for travelers in the archipelago.
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bsky$100 million deal to deploy 100 electric hydrofoil boats across the Maldivesl.euronews.comKey quotes
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US maritime technology company Navier and Dubai-based JIH Global Investment have confirmed a $100 million (€87 million) partnership to establish the Navier Network.
The project promises to modernise one of the defining parts of a Maldivian holiday.
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