ZEN OCEANS develops safe and low-cost maritime battery systems and fully electric ships designed for short sea trade, enabling efficient and sustainable ocean transport. Their intelligent platform coordinates a fleet of electric vessels for optimized battery-sharing, charging, and route management, addressing the environmental impact of traditional shipping methods.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional maritime shipping relies heavily on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. The industry needs sustainable alternatives to reduce its environmental impact and comply with increasingly stringent regulations.
Solution
ZEN OCEANS develops fully electric ships and maritime battery systems designed for short sea trade, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional shipping. Their integrated platform coordinates a fleet of electric vessels, optimizing battery-sharing, charging schedules, and route management to maximize efficiency. The company's patent-pending battery technology aims to provide a safe and low-cost energy storage solution for maritime applications. By electrifying the oceans, ZEN OCEANS seeks to enable cleaner and more efficient transport of goods.
Target Audience
ZEN OCEANS targets companies involved in short sea trade, logistics providers seeking sustainable shipping solutions, and port operators interested in electrifying their infrastructure.
Features
- Purpose-built electric ships designed for battery-electric propulsion and potential autonomy
- Patent-pending maritime battery system for safe and low-cost energy storage
- Intelligent platform for fleet coordination, including battery-sharing, charging, and route optimization
- Automated mooring arms for efficient port operations
- Wave propulsion foil for enhanced energy efficiency
- Propulsion pods and bow thrusters for maneuverability
- Integrated communication and navigation systems
- Battery packs and swapping capabilities for quick turnaround times