{"id":80643,"date":"2024-05-29T13:14:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T13:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/lloyds-register-and-regent-partner-on-certification-for-all-electric-seaglider\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T13:14:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T13:14:06","slug":"lloyds-register-and-regent-partner-on-certification-for-all-electric-seaglider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/lloyds-register-and-regent-partner-on-certification-for-all-electric-seaglider\/","title":{"rendered":"Lloyd\u2019s Register and REGENT Partner on Certification for All-Electric Seaglider"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main-body-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>North Kingstown, RI, May  29, 2024  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=vYu8WvNzV6ujPVhejhkZtNzCLxOr_SudOZ-9BndGymgAGmPm-VCL_jdXQMXxxe-8IyM__lDyrTuSYB47_sh4P11lLKkfZjU9tz9gXPf4mow=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"media@regentcraft.com\">media@regentcraft.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>  Lloyd\u2019s Register (LR) will provide seaglider certification to REGENT in support of international flag state administrations.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<li>  LR will provide advisory services to REGENT through the maritime certification process with the US Coast Guard.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<li>  Seagliders are all-electric hydrofoiling wing-in-ground-effect vessels that operate within one wingspan of the water\u2019s surface.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<li>  Read an article on the vision for the pioneering vessel in Horizon\u2019s magazine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=E6FPQo3hB1ENmCNy_lyxvKXJENES1ya-GzK2GnESDGUI_TCGLd_cRwL9uh19NC00y_WJQb2JSQanjljhN0uqBrQCjhSW3ZgOggiApqMEkBTDB3n4HGPEahIQ_O4MhU0ucXnImevTnBpLLO-OxdNoK2VjIik47RmPtn5RI7MicUM=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"here\">here<\/a> and learn more about seagliders <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=E6FPQo3hB1ENmCNy_lyxvM-Y3puJ7KgbQRPyY2lEcMSAMc4Kfd3TG4-mZofhyWeQF2UhaVtSjlACyfVAmY7At6-o7sSJSOG___W8p7CyDC5q0dH0pqhzK1eyJI8iZ7PoMoDmD1qQbzZSTKhFBwDd9g==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"here\">here<\/a>.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>North Kingstown, RI, May 29, 2024<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=XSTvqtvhMK0ph2mm4vHH38CflEwZUH6wTJMOMG1C981aUCdeIPMQZVV98SzKcxFhSPaAofu7wdCgflduyYAch3Vndab_P-JtdUVY10g2YY8=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lloyd\u2019s Register (LR)\">Lloyd\u2019s Register (LR)<\/a>, a global professional services group specialising in providing expert assistance to marine engineering and technology providers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ExeBBEG95TGW0FOXaAVtUS-ODDLhmiXG7Uj5S9HrUZFM4F6c42zLROViaCpIx7n90e8sMxN23Q2jknCa5qUtmQ==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"REGENT\">REGENT<\/a>, the manufacturer of all-electric seagliders for sustainable maritime mobility, announced today that LR will provide certification and advisory services for REGENT\u2019s 12-passenger Viceroy seagliders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Seagliders are a novel type of maritime vessel that operate a few meters above the water\u2019s surface, combining the higher speeds of a light aircraft with the low operating costs of a maritime vessel.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cREGENT\u2019s dedication to safe and sustainable solutions is providing the maritime industry with innovative zero-emissions passenger vessel seagliders that could transform the future of coastal travel,\u201d said <strong>Mark Darley, COO, Lloyd\u2019s Register<\/strong>. \u201cLR is excited to join with REGENT to proactively set international certification standards for new maritime transportation as the industry evolves.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLR\u2019s certification marks significant progress in REGENT\u2019s compliance pathway toward maritime operations,\u201d said <strong>Ted Lester, VP, Certification, REGENT<\/strong>. \u201cLR\u2019s expertise in classification and compliance services, as well as its commitment to safety and advancing the path to net-zero emissions, make it an ideal partner for ensuring seagliders meet required global standards now and in the future.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pioneering maritime mobility\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>REGENT\u2019s all-electric seagliders represent the latest technology in maritime vessels that drastically reduce the time and cost of transporting people and goods between coastal destinations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The novel hydrofoiling wing-in-ground (WIG) craft brings together advanced modern technology from multiple industries \u2013 including electric propulsion, hydrofoils, modern vehicle controls, and fly-by-wire systems \u2013 to revolutionize WIG capabilities, providing wave tolerance, safe operations, and passenger comfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Path to certification\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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. This process and the engineering data derived from this partnership will help define LR rules for future WIG vessels, including REGENT\u2019s 100-passenger Monarch seaglider.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>REGENT aims to have humans on board its 12-passenger seaglider prototype this year, with vehicles to market by mid-decade.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lloyd\u2019s Register\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trusted maritime advisers, partnering with clients to drive performance across the ocean economy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lloyd\u2019s Register (LR) is a global professional services group specialising in marine engineering and technology. With a heritage going back more than 260 years to the establishment of the world\u2019s first marine classification society, LR is dedicated to setting and improving standards for the safety of ships.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>LR is a leading provider of classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping our clients design, construct and operate their assets to accepted levels of safety and environmental compliance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>LR also provides advice, support and solutions on fleet performance, fleet optimisation and voyage optimisation, enhancing our clients\u2019 digital capabilities. Their digital solutions are relied upon by more than 20,000 vessels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the race to zero emissions, LR\u2019s research, technical expertise and industry-firsts are supporting a safe, sustainable maritime energy transition.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lloyd\u2019s Register Group is wholly owned by the Lloyd\u2019s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that promotes safety and education.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=P3Ny_1SQbbw1JrD4vohVUd6s41dZGFvMRusgmS1JSdFDjJalM9QcT2bG6RVw2UoC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"lr.org\">lr.org<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About REGENT<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>REGENT is pioneering the future of sustainable maritime mobility through the development and manufacturing of all-electric seagliders. Seagliders are a new category of vehicle that combine the speed of an aircraft with the convenience of a boat to deliver an affordable and efficient mode of transportation between coastal destinations. REGENT\u2019s flagship seaglider, Viceroy, is a 12-passenger vehicle that travels at 180mph to service routes up to 180 miles on a single charge. REGENT has already secured more than 600 seaglider orders valued at more than $9 billion from leading airline and ferry operators around the world and has raised more than $90 million from investors including 8090 Industries, Founders Fund, Japan Airlines, and Lockheed Martin. To learn more, visit\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=dxMtyxSyBc6WomkV5nKBu-RbFpOpEmvcY3_WM_r0eGq4kHpBByIsYKd-Bm43F0tFth3g2Kou50AnB8I7D5dDzzTLlPcyk3SCuXx-aVpGiu0=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.regentcraft.com\">www.regentcraft.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Notes for editors\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<pre\/>\n            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Kingstown, RI, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; media@regentcraft.com\u00a0\u00a0 Lloyd\u2019s Register (LR) will provide seaglider certification to REGENT in support of international flag state administrations.\u00a0 LR will provide advisory services to REGENT through the maritime certification process with the US Coast Guard.\u00a0 Seagliders are all-electric hydrofoiling wing-in-ground-effect vessels that operate within one wingspan of 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