Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc, the aviation and marine services firm founded by Nigerian businessman Aderemi Makanjuola , has introduced Nigerias first electric passenger ferries as it expands its marine operations. The launch, led by its subsidiary Caverton Marine, signals an early move toward electric vessel use on Lagos waterways.
Last week, Caverton Marine began public demonstrations of the new vessel, called the Electric Omibus, giving regulators, partners and government officials a firsthand look at what the company says is the first fully electric ferry to operate on Lagos waters. It signals Cavertons attempt to build a long-term presence in the cleaner-energy segment of marine transport.
The Electric Omibus operates on battery propulsion rather than diesel engines. Company officials say the ferry cuts emissions, lowers noise levels and reduces maintenance costs because its system does not rely on gearboxes, exhaust units or conventional marine engines. The vessel was built for local routes and is designed to withstand daily commercial use.
