en.Wedoany.com Reported - Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Japan Airlines (JAL), Lloyd's Register, and US-based REGENT Craft have reached an agreement to jointly develop certification and operational approval processes for REGENT's all-electric Seaglider, promoting the commercial deployment of this aircraft in Japan.

This collaboration marks the first time a classification society in Japan has supported the commercialization of the Seaglider. The Seaglider is an all-electric ground-effect vehicle that flies a few meters above the water surface using ground effect. Designed to reach speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour, it can carry passengers and cargo while achieving zero-emission operations.

MOL and JAL stated that they aim to develop new passenger and cargo markets for the Seaglider, combining their operational expertise with REGENT's technology to support safe and reliable deployment. Under the agreement, Lloyd's Register will serve as an independent third-party advisor, providing technical, safety, and regulatory guidance. Lloyd's Register has previously collaborated with REGENT on Seaglider certification outside the United States.

The four parties will work to establish a certification and approval framework in Japan, while MOL will engage with relevant government authorities to achieve commercial operations of the Seaglider around 2030.

Ted Lester, Vice President of Certification at REGENT Craft, stated that introducing Seaglider operations to Japan is a significant milestone for REGENT and the future of coastal mobility. Establishing a clear certification path in Japan is a key foundation for commercial deployment, and the four parties are working together to turn Seaglider technology from vision into reality in one of the world's most important maritime markets.

Ryota Hayashi, General Manager of the Energy Business Strategy Division at MOL, added that this collaboration is an important step in developing the Seaglider market. By combining the expertise of MOL and JAL in safe and reliable sea and air operations with REGENT's innovative technology and Lloyd's Register's certification capabilities, the aim is to pave the way for Seaglider operations in Japan. This initiative will create new opportunities for passenger and cargo transport and contribute to building a sustainable, advanced transportation network.

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