Getting from the airport to a private island resort in the Maldives could soon become smoother and more sustainable after plans were announced to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats across the archipelago.
US maritime technology company Navier and Dubai-based JIH Global Investment have confirmed a $100 million (€87 million) partnership to establish the Navier Network, a “software-driven sustainable maritime corridor” designed to connect airports, resorts, private villas, and local islands.