Sustainable Marine Transportation / Water Taxi System
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Mantaray
Its panoramic glazing and transparent roof create an immersive travel experience that connects passengers with the surrounding landscape, enhancing tourism and coastal mobility in Abu Dhabi. Powered by renewable energy and built with recyclable materials, the system minimizes environmental impact while maintaining durability and high performance.
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Client
Sustainable Marine Transportation / Water Taxi System
Status
Concept
Category
Solar-Powered Electric Passenger Vessel
ORCA redefines water-taxi transportation by combining sustainability, performance, and passenger comfort within a futuristic design that integrates seamlessly with the marine environment.
The ORCA vessel is constructed using high-density polyethylene (HDPE), a durable and recyclable material ideal for marine environments. The structure integrates solar-harvesting glass panels on the roof, which capture solar energy and store it in onboard battery systems powering the electric propulsion engines. The catamaran hull ensures high stability and safety while allowing smooth navigation across coastal waters.
Solar powered transportation system
Zero fuel consumption
Electric propulsion with silent engines
Recyclable HDPE structural body
No chemical maintenance requirements
Reduced marine pollution
Minimal disturbance to marine ecosystems
Energy stored through solar battery banks
architecture
World-class marine architecture integrating aesthetics, performance, and adaptive systems thinking.