Smart Flight, Silent Might.
The first high performanceelectric hydrofoil boat
Inspired by the wisdom of the owl, Ocean Owl designs silent flying boats, promoting a positive maritime ecology.
A high electric performancefor a unique flying experience
Ocean Owl is the first vessel to combine full electric decarbonization with uncompromising performance, flying at 45 knots, with 100 nautical miles of range.
Its patented dual-foil system reduces energy consumption by 80% compared to a basic boat: a breakthrough innovation for maritime professionals.
Ocean Owl vessels
From passenger transfer to offshore service and coastal surveillance, Ocean Owl designs high-performance electric hydrofoils for the maritime transport operations. Each vessel is custom-built for its specific mission, combining speed, carbon neutrality and a unique flying experience.
- Water taxi
- Inter-island shuttle
- Regular ferry service
- Sightseeing cruises / Sea tours
- Pilot boat
- Patrol vessel
- Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV)
- Transfer of personnel and equipment to offshore wind, oil and gas platforms.
- Remote surveillance and intervention missions
Making tomorrow work today
Fifty years ago, Éric Tabarly said: "One day all boats will fly." Ocean Owl turns this vision into reality.
Founder Laurent Buob is a committed agricultural engineer and a battle-tested serial entrepreneur, well-versed in navigating complex strategic environments. Laurent provides strategic leadership and drives the company's international growth.
A graduate of Mines ParisTech and an aeronautical engineer, Vincent Lebeault has spent the last 15 years dedicated to foil technology. A visionary co-founder, he invented Ocean Owl's dual-foil system and now leads its integration as Chief Operating Officer.
