Tasmania's Fly Derwent and New Zealand marine innovator Vessev are introducing a new fleet of hydrofoil boats on the River Derwent, expected to arrive early 2027.
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Discover a new category of sustainable urban water transport.
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Vessev’s hydrofoiling boats improve ​efficiency by up to three times compared to conventional boats. Cruising at around 25 knots (46km/h) and producing virtually no wake while foiling, they can operate at these speeds and higher without damaging the Derwent's sensitive riverbanks. ​​
​​​ABOUT THE VS-9 AND VS-12
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The VS–9 is expected to arrive in Hobart in early 2027 and Vessev is working closely with Fly Derwent to accelerate deployment of the VS–12.
VS–9 KEY FEATURES
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- Capacity: 10 passengers
- Top speed: 30 knots (~55km / hour)
- Cruise speed: 25 knots (~46km / hour)
- Range: Up to 50 nautical miles (~93km) at cruise speed
- Charge rate: Up to 1.0 nautical miles (1.85km) per minute
- Propulsion: 100% battery electric
- Length: 8.95 m
- Beam: 3.1 m
- Draft: 0.5 m-1.5 m
- Seakeeping foil: Up to 0.75 m
VS–12 KEY FEATURES
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- Capacity: Up to 30 passengers
- Propulsion: 100% battery electric
- Length: 11.5 m
- Beam: 5 m
- Seakeeping foil: Over 1.0m
