This aluminium boat is built by Fogg’s Boatworks and powered by twin Evoy Breeze 120+ inboard motors. Photo credit: Island Institute
This aluminium boat is built by Fogg’s Boatworks and powered by twin Evoy Breeze 120+ inboard motors. Photo credit: Island Institute
In a significant leap forward for clean marine technology, Maine Ocean Farms has taken delivery of a fully electric aquaculture landing craft powered by Evoy Vita. Built by Fogg’s Boatworks and now operational in the demanding waters off the Gulf of Maine, this rugged, zero-emission vessel marks a national milestone in the electrification of coastal aquaculture.
Built by Fogg’s Boatworks and now operational in the demanding waters off the Gulf of Maine, this rugged, zero-emission vessel marks a national milestone in the electrification of coastal aquaculture.
Purpose-built for the rigors of ocean farming, including oyster/kelp transport, gear handling, crew support, diving, and research—the new landing craft is powered by twin high-torque Evoy Vita outboards. Custom design by Patrick Fogg and built by Maine-based Fogg’s Boatworks, the vessel blends traditional craftsmanship with next-generation marine propulsion.
“This electric propulsion system was engineered to handle the demanding duty cycles of the commercial marine industry.” said Nigel Watkins, Naval Architect of Evoy Vita. “The Maine Ocean Farms team push these systems hard every day, and meeting their operational standards is no small task. We’re continuously learning from our operators and working closely with them to fine-tune performance and design even more robust, redundant boats for the future. We look forward to expanding our offerings in the aquaculture sector and supporting more builders and operators in their transition to clean, reliable marine solutions.”
With twin 120+ HP electric outboards and a 126 kWh battery, the vessel provides full-day operational capacity for Maine Ocean Farms’ oyster operations—without the noise, vibration, or maintenance of a diesel engine. Shore charging is completed overnight at the farm’s dock, keeping infrastructure simple and cost-effective. Marine fast charging will be installed in Portland by Aqua superPower, allowing for the option of fast charging the vessel in under one hour.
“We needed a boat that could handle the day-to-day work in our demanding marine environment,” said Willy Leathers, Co-Founder of Maine Ocean Farms. “This electric landing craft is an exciting collaboration to trial new technology and work to integrate electric propulsion into our operations.”
Since the boat’s delivery in July, it has completed over a hundred hours and over a thousand nautical miles. This collaboration reflects a growing trend in the U.S. maritime sector: high-performance electrification of commercial vessels, especially in near-shore industries like aquaculture, harbor services, and passenger transport. Beyond the climate benefits, electric workboats are gaining traction for their low maintenance, operating cost savings, and digital fleet oversite capabilities.
“This was an incredibly exciting project for all of us at Fogg’s Boatworks- a purpose-built, fully electric aquaculture vessel” said Patrick Fogg, Owner of Fogg’s Boatworks. “This project truly reflects who we are: a company dedicated to designing and building custom aluminum boats tailored to the needs of the people who use them. By bringing together three rapidly evolving industries- aluminum plate boat construction, aquaculture, and electric propulsion- we’ve created a vessel that not only showcases innovation, but is designed to work hard every day, exactly as the end user requires.”
Maine Ocean Farm now has an electric boat that handles the day-to-day work in a demanding marine environment. Photo credit: Island Institute
The vessel delivery was part of a larger project in collaboration with the Department of Energy, Maine Clean Communities, and the Island Institute. This collaboration sets a new benchmark for the future of commercial marine workboats—quiet, powerful, and zero-emission—built in the U.S. and ready for deployment today.
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