Summary
- Profile Type
- Business request
- POD Reference
- BRES20250611009
- Term of Validity
- 11 June 2025 - 11 June 2026
- Company's Country
- Spain
- Type of partnership
- Investment agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- Silent Glide is an AI managed electric ferry system that ensures optimum operation with almost on demand scheduling with passenger need predictive modelling, optimised fleet deployment and vessel charging patterns to minimise operating costs. The vessels are designed around SWATH technology to maximise stability and power efficiency, while at the same time delivering low noise and emissions operation. Silent Glide is seeking investors/business partners interested in the concept and technology.
- Full Description
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AI Fleet Management
The AI-driven fleet management system forms a core component of the Silent Glide ferry solution. It is being developed to deliver a comprehensive, optimised, and cost-effective approach to managing ferry operations.
Rather than simply reacting to demand, the system anticipates future requirements by analysing historical data, real-time inputs (including traffic, weather, and event schedules), and emerging usage patterns. This predictive capability enables proactive scheduling and resource allocation, reducing wait times, avoiding overcrowding, and improving overall operational efficiency. Advanced machine learning models—such as time series analysis and neural networks—are used to refine forecasts continuously and adapt to shifting demand.
The platform is built for dynamic optimisation, allowing real-time adjustments in response to unexpected events such as demand surges, traffic disruptions, or mechanical issues. It can automatically reroute vessels, deploy additional ferries, and communicate updates to passengers, maintaining service continuity under variable conditions. Charging schedules are also optimised based on vessel availability, reducing operating costs and extending battery life.
Vessel Design
Silent Glide vessels are based on SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) technology and offer flexible configurations for passenger or cargo transport. These vessels are specifically designed for in-shore and inland waterway operations, making them well-suited for inter-city routes.
SWATH catamarans feature twin hulls submerged below the waterline, offering superior stability and reduced motion even in choppy conditions. This enhances passenger comfort and ensures a reliable platform for cargo handling.
The electric SWATH propulsion system supports zero-emissions travel, delivering both environmental benefits and a quieter, smoother ride. Integration with the AI fleet management system ensures efficient vessel deployment and battery charging, minimising operational costs while maintaining high levels of service availability—especially during peak periods. - Advantages and Innovations
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This AI-driven fleet management system, part of the Silent Glide ferry system, optimises ferry operations for cost-effectiveness. It anticipates future passenger demand by analysing historical data, real-time inputs (traffic, weather, events), and emerging patterns using machine learning, including time series analysis and neural networks. This allows proactive schedule and resource adjustments, minimising wait times and overcrowding. The platform dynamically optimises in real-time, adjusting routes and dispatches for unexpected surges or disruptions, and optimises charging schedules to reduce costs and maximise battery lifespan.
Silent Glide vessels utilise SWATH (Small Water-plane, Twin Hull) technology, offering exceptional stability and reduced motion, ideal for in-shore, inland waterway, and inter-city operations with flexible passenger/cargo capacity. The electric SWATH drive ensures passenger comfort and zero emissions. The AI management package further optimises vessel usage and charging, minimising costs and maximising passenger satisfaction through availability. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
- Seeking an investment partner for the project in exchange for an equity share.
- Stage of Development
- Concept stage
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- IPR status
- Secret know-how
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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Seeking an investment partner for the project in exchange for an equity share.
Silent Glide is a project in development seeking funding in exchange for an equity share. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME <=10
- Type of partnership
- Investment agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 02008008 - Water Transport
- 02009014 - Automotive electrical and electronics
- 02009012 - Automotive engineering
- Market keywords
- 08002004 - Robotics
- 08003007 - Other industrial equipment and machinery
- 08002007 - Other industrial automation
- Sector Groups Involved
- Digital
- Creative Industries
- Electronics
- Maritime Industries and Services
- Mobility - Transport - Automotive
- Targeted countries
- All countries