Maldives Says Good-Bye to Diesel: the Secret of Electric Ships that Will Change Luxury Tourism Forever · Global Voices

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In one of the countries most threatened by the rise in sea level, the boat journey from the airport to the resort is about to change completely. Starting in 2026, a fleet of 10 electric ferries Candela P-12 “flyers”, operated by the Maldiva company Ego Shuttle, will start connecting Malé International Airport with the outer atolls, replacing the usual fast gasoline boats. The bet is not only technological. For an archipelago living from the sea,…