INTERNATIONAL Marine News
WRF sets net-zero roadmap for the superyacht sector by 2050
Mumbai orders ‘world’s largest fleet’ of electric foiling vessels
A fleet of eleven Candela P-12 electric commuter ferries has been ordered by JalVimana Shuttles in Mumbai, India, in what Candela states is currently the largest single electric vessel fleet order globally.
The announcement was made during an official visit from India’s minister of commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal, who was on board one of Candela’s vessels in Stockholm.
The electric ferries will serve two of Mumbai’s most heavily used water routes: between the Gateway of India and Alibaug, and from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island. A third line is being developed to connect the city’s new airport to central Mumbai, which is expected to reduce travel time from 1 hour 30 minutes to less than 30 minutes.
Candela’s P-12 vessels are equipped with hydrofoils – computer-guided underwater wings that lift the hull above the water to reduce drag. This design lowers energy use, removes wake and slamming, and allows for quieter operation. According to Candela, the vessels operate at a fraction of the cost of traditional diesel ferries.
Key Safety Advance is the Latest Contribution from ABS to Tackling Thermal Runaway at Sea ABS has developed advanced simulation modelling of thermal runaway in Lithium-ion battery
fires, in a critical step forward in tackling one of maritime’s biggest emergent safety risks.
The cutting-edge model, which has now been validated with Texas A&M University research, replicates the thermal runaway profile at the battery cell level, unlocking detailed insight into the total heat released and guiding the appropriate firefighting response. It is the latest development in ABS’ industry-leading work to address the significant safety challenge presented by transporting electric vehicles at sea.
“Runaway electric vehicle fires can reach temperatures of 1,200°F (650°C) or higher and present unprecedented safety challenges to the shipping industry, which connects manufactured vehicles to global markets. ABS is at the forefront of the industry’s response to this, which requires a blend of advanced technology, safety excellence and shipping insight. Developing the ability to accurately predict the behavior of these fires is a perfect example of this and will be a foundation of the ultimate solution,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO.
The batteries that power electric vehicles pose unique fire risks, particularly thermal runaway. Lithium-ion battery fires can be difficult to extinguish, burn at extremely high temperatures, generate flammable and toxic gases, and may reignite even after being seemingly controlled. A recent succession of devastating fires on board vessels transporting electric vehicles has highlighted the urgent need to address the issue.
The Water Revolution Foundation (WRF) was launched to drive green practices in the superyacht sector. Led by industry leaders who promote collaboration, innovation, and science-based solutions, the Amsterdam-based WRF has issued a roadmap to net-zero sustainability by 2050.
It is a hard read, driven by the unspoken fear that unless the industry acts, someone else – a million miles from the sector – will. From the outset, the WRF has been successful in rallying support from within for its goals of preserving the world’s oceans and neutralising the superyacht sector’s ecological footprint.
In May, 60 sector CEOs, at a meeting hosted by Sanlorenzo in Italy, backed the WRF Roadmap 2050. It sets quantified environmental targets with five- year increments to reach net zero by 2050. The roadmap has been “developed through collaboration. And the Life Cycle Approach is based on a unique data exercise,” says the WRF. “It covers every stage of a yacht’s life – design, build, operation, and refit – with clear, measurable targets set in five-year increments.”
“The Roadmap 2050 is a compass to navigate together through what are, undeniably, unchartered waters,” says WRF executive director Robert van Tol. “Coordination and collaboration are key to accomplish this.”
The roadmap exceeds current regulatory thresholds, participation remains voluntary and points the way forward through quantified targets. Priorities are set, and guidance is provided in terms of what to focus on.
THE REPORT | SEP 2025 | ISSUE 113 | 9
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