France’s SeaBubbles, Al Masaood Power join for ‘Made in UAE’ flying boats

France’s SeaBubbles, Al Masaood Power join for ‘Made in UAE’ flying boats

SeaBubbles, a French startup focused on the new generation of passenger boats, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Masaood Power Division, UAE’s leading expert in marine propulsion systems and power generation, at the 28th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show.

The MoU will see both parties collaborating to pilot and evaluate the performance of hydrogen-powered flying boats, manufacture and maintain operations in the UAE, and retrofit existing boats with SeaBubbles’ sustainable powertrain system.

Inspired by the Emirates’ pearl-diving heritage, SeaBubbles unveiled UAE’s first flying boat powered by hydrogen ‘X-Pearl’ at Dubai International Boat Show. X-Pearl is an exclusive edition to honor the legacy and the vision of the country.

Virginie Seurat

VP – SeaBubbles “The Dubai International Boat Show is iconic, so it felt like the perfect opportunity to reveal the X-Pearl to an international audience and showcase that we are moving towards this ecological transition together with Al Masaood. The MoU agreement marks another step forward in terms of driving hydrogen mobility in the UAE. With COP28 coming to the Emirates next year, we are very excited to strengthen our local ties.”

SeaBubbles’ crafts can carry up to 12 passengers and a pilot, making them ideal for a range of