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ABB, Ferrari Hypersail, and Azimut Yachts partnership

Overview

ABB has entered into a technological partnership with Ferrari Hypersail to support the development of a 100-foot oceanic full-foiling monohull yacht powered entirely by renewable energy.

As the electrification partner, ABB provides expertise in marine power, energy storage, and intelligent monitoring. The collaboration focuses on advancing Direct Current (DC) technology, specifically utilizing 48 V and 800 VDC power systems to manage propulsion, navigation, and safety. The project serves as a high-performance testing platform to demonstrate how advanced electrification and energy management can improve resilience and efficiency in extreme offshore environments.

Azimut Yachts has joined the initiative as the official yachting and technical partner. To support the project, Azimut is developing a custom Fly 72 tow boat specifically engineered for the technical demands of the Hypersail prototype. This vessel will serve as a support, crew, and hospitality boat, but its primary mission is to tow the monohull during initial flight testing. To achieve the required speeds of approximately 30 knots to lift the prototype onto its foils, the Fly 72 has undergone radical modifications, including a six-ton weight reduction through extensive carbon fiber use and a doubling of power to 4,000 CV. The Ferrari Hypersail operational base will be established at the Azimut shipyard in Livorno, Italy.

Entities

Ferrari Hypersail · ABB · Ferrari · Azimut Yachts · Livorno

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Azimut Yachts partners with Ferrari for Hypersail racing project

    Azimut Yachts has partnered with Ferrari Hypersail to provide technical support and a custom-engineered Fly 72 tow boat for offshore ocean racing prototype testing.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    ABB partners with Ferrari Hypersail for offshore electrification

    ABB is partnering with Ferrari Hypersail to test advanced direct current (DC) and renewable energy systems on a high-performance, hydrofoil-powered ocean vessel.

  3. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    ABB partners with Ferrari Hypersail for renewable yacht project

    ABB is partnering with Ferrari Hypersail to provide electrification expertise, including DC technology and energy storage, for a 100-foot renewable-powered foiling yacht.

Sources

allaboutshipping.co.uk · cyprusshippingnews.com · fundrazr.com · industryeurope.com · markamonitor.hu · mmonline.hu · motori.it · rcinews.it · sbctv.gr · theworldofyachts.com

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