Zulu Associates’ CEO, Antoon Van Coillie, collaborates with Dutch naval architects, Conoship International, for the cutting-edge design of Zulu Mass. This groundbreaking vessel aims for fully electric, autonomous operation, integrating innovative wind blades, driven by a shared passion for innovation.
Innovative Collaboration
Zulu Mass challenges norms with modular energy containers, exploring battery and hydrogen power for operations. Ongoing talks with energy providers align with the vessel’s design, aiming for unmanned autonomy in a Maritime Autonomy System.
Mr. Van Coillie emphasizes showcasing possibilities while advocating regulatory evolution to match innovation, enabling competition with traditional vessels.
Advocating Marine Innovation
Van Coillie expresses Zulu Associates’ full support for Belgian government initiatives in marine innovation.
Highlighting Belgium’s leading role, he notes the legal framework for unmanned vessel pilot projects in the North Sea since July 2021.
Confident in Zulu MASS despite industry caution, supported by Belgium’s innovative marine stance. Four countries, including Belgium, the UK, Denmark, and the Netherlands, plan a unified certification process for unmanned ships, aiming for a pioneering 2025 launch, streamlining permits.
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Source: ZULU Associates
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