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Airfish, joint venture between ST Engineering and Peluca, trials in Singapore
Photo: ST Engineering; Airfish 8 developed by AirX, a joint venture between ST Engineering and Peluca, looks like a seaplane but operates just above the water’s surface using ground effect aerodynamics.
Dr.G.R.Balakrishnan Apr 11 2024 Marine News

Airfish, joint venture between ST Engineering and Peluca, trials in Singapore

Ground effect technology is also used in the current generation of Formula 1 racing cars.

As a WIG craft operates just above the water’s surface it is classified as a maritime vessel and is governed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the same collision rules that apply to ships.

Working with the MPA AirX will identify an area off Changi on Singapore's east coast for trials with measures in place to ensure there is no disruption to port operations.

  “The collaboration is a step towards realising the potential of such technology in areas such as maritime transportation and logistics services,” the MPA said in a statement. WIG is not at all a new technology; it has not been successfully commercialized.

This year visitors to Singapore Maritime Week will see the 10-seater Airfish 8 w on display at the Vessel Showcase, from 13-14 April 2024 at the Marina South Pier.

The trials of the Airfish 8 will go towards establishing an Engineering and Certification Centre of Excellence for WIG in Singapore which is expected to start up in the third quarter.