Foiling ferry startup Vessev poised to fly

Foiling ferry startup Vessev poised to fly
A rendering of Vessev's flagship boat, the VS-9. (Image: Vessev)
Ben Moore
The latest craft from a New Zealand startup building and selling electric ferries that use hydrofoiling technology is the centrepiece of Fullers360's latest tourism product.Vessev’s VS-9 will take up to 10 passengers onto the Waitematā Harbour and under the Auckland Harbour Bridge, providing tourists with a guided tour and a glass of Champagne.Fullers360 gave BusinessDesk a seat on a preview excursion before the official launch of the experience on Jan 29.Along for the ride was Vessev’s chief executive, Eric Laakmann, who provid...

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