MOL, JAL, Lloyd's Register, and REGENT Craft partner to develop certification and operational approval processes for Seaglider vessels in Japan
Type: Partnership · Technology: Transport · Country: Japan · Announced: 2026-06-10
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have entered into an agreement with Lloyd's Register and U.S.-based REGENT Craft to jointly develop certification and operational approval processes for REGENT's fully electric Seaglider vessel. This initiative marks the first collaboration in Japan involving a classification society aimed at supporting the commercialization of Seaglider vessels. The four parties will work to establish a framework for certification and approval processes in Japan, with MOL also engaging relevant government authorities as part of efforts to commercialize Seaglider operations around 2030. Seagliders are fully electric wing-in-ground effect craft designed to transport passengers and cargo at speeds of up to 300 km per hour while offering zero-emission operations. Lloyd's Register will serve as an independent third-party advisor providing technical, safety, and regulatory guidance for the project.
Counterparties
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) (Partner)
- Ramón y Cajal (Partner)
- Lloyd's Register (Partner)
- REGENT Craft (Partner)
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