Wing-in-ground craft have been gaining popularity in recent times. They make for great feeder assets to complement more dense passenger and frieght routes between hubs. They also are capable of providing point-to-point services for coastal communities. The example from REGENT, is aiming to do just that.
"REGENT’s all-electric seagliders are said to reduce the time and cost of transporting people and goods between coastal destinations. The hydrofoiling wing-in-ground (WIG) craft brings together advanced modern technology from multiple industries – including electric propulsion, hydrofoils, modern vehicle controls, and fly-by-wire systems – to revolutionize WIG capabilities, providing wave tolerance, safe operations, and passenger comfort.
Taking a risk-based approach in the absence of existing rules and regulations, LR will support REGENT through the maritime certification process, including advancing its design basis agreement (DBA) with the US Coast Guard and defining the certification pathway for non-US seagliders."
Key developments to look out for:
1. Provision of adequate charging facilities at origin and destination ports.
2. Provision of handling facilities at ports for passenger and cargo loading and unloading.
3. Adequate training for the crew to operate WIG craft safely and effectively.
4. Ensuring a good demand-supply balance is maintained for WIG craft to best utilize the assets.
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Lloyd's Register (LR) has partnered with REGENT to provide certification and advisory services for the latter’s twelve-passenger Viceroy seagliders.
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LR to help REGENT certify all-electric seaglider
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