Unleash Future Boats GmbH
Unleash Future Boats: Pioneers in Sustainable Maritime Mobility and Logistics
editUnleash Future Boats, founded in 2020 by Stefanie and Lars Engelhard, has quickly developed into one of the leading developers of autonomous maritime technologies worldwide. The company is firmly committed to shaping the future of shipping through sustainable and innovative solutions.
Key Products and Services
edit- FutureOne: An emission-free, autonomous water taxi that can transport up to 12 people. It connects rural areas with cities and megacities, using rivers and waterways as public infrastructure[2][4][5].
- CargoOne: The world's first truck on water, powered fully electric, autonomously, and with green hydrogen. This system revolutionizes inland shipping and port logistics[2][4][5].
- Green Boats Engineering: Offers complete retrofit solutions to convert existing ships to green hydrogen and fuel cell drives. These solutions include drive propellers, electric motors, and battery units[2][4][5].
- Innovative Sensor and Digital Technologies: Unleash Future Boats is a pioneer in sensor technology and sensor fusion. Their digitally connected services integrate seamlessly into everyday life, providing significant added value for private and business users[2][4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe stated goal of Unleash Future Boats is the transformation of maritime mobility and logistics towards sustainable and emission-free solutions. The company aims to develop a complete ecosystem around electric autonomous boats with fully digital ports, shipyards, and joint ventures. The founders are convinced that ships will operate emission-free in the future, for example, electrically and with hydrogen[1][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editUnleash Future Boats is intensively committed to reducing pollution and CO2 emissions. Shipping is responsible for about 2% of all greenhouse gas emissions, and the company is working to eliminate these emissions through the development of emission-free and autonomous boats and ships. The prototype "ZeroOne," the world's first fully autonomous and emission-free catamaran, is a significant milestone in this mission[2][4][5].
The company works closely with governmental and international organizations, such as the UN and the European Space Agency (ESA), to achieve its goals. Participation in the ESA BIC Northern Germany and recognition by the UN-ECE Transformative Innovation Network (ETIN) underscore the innovative and sustainable approach of the company[4][5].
Current Developments and Partnerships
editUnleash Future Boats is continuously expanding and establishing itself in various markets. Future series production will be supported by the Duisburg-based company Ophardt Maritim, where robots will manufacture up to 600 boats per year. The company has also formed partnerships with several universities and industry partners to further develop and disseminate its technologies[1][4][5].
With the support of high-ranking politicians, such as the German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Dr. Robert Habeck, and members of the European Parliament, Unleash Future Boats is implementing its vision of a sustainable maritime future[4][5].
Conclusion
editUnleash Future Boats is a pioneer in the development of sustainable and autonomous maritime solutions. Through their innovative products and services, their strong focus on sustainability, and their close partnerships with international organizations and industry partners, the company is reshaping the future of shipping and logistics. With their commitment to emission-free and autonomous shipping, Stefanie and Lars Engelhard are making a significant contribution to combating climate change and transforming the maritime industry.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.starting-up.de/ideen/unternehmer-typen/unleash-future-boats-stefanie-und-lars-engelhard-gestalten-unsere-maritime-zukunft.html
- 2 - https://unleash-future-boats.com/de/
- 3 - https://unleash-future-boats.com/de/investor-relations/
- 4 - https://www.aviaspace-bremen.de/2022/05/25/die-mobilitaet-der-zukunft-auf-dem-wasser-unleash-future-boats-gmbh/
- 5 - https://www.aviaspace-bremen.de/2023/08/30/unleash-future-boats-bahnbrechende-nachhaltige-loesungen-fuer-den-maritimen-transport/