SeaBus
High-Speed Hydrofoil Ferries
Highly respected by world travelers, adored by local kids
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Netherlands
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What is Hydrofoil?
A boat whose hull is fitted underneath with wings (foils) that lift the hull clear off the water to
increase the boat's speed
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HYDROFOIL ADVANTAGES Higher top speed Improved sea keeping in rough
seas Reduced fuel consumption Increased range due to lower fuel
consumption Wave dampening Dry ride Improved load
What is inside of Ferry?
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HYDROFOIL ADVANTAGES
Modern Luxury Relaxing Social Breathtak
ing views
Ocean Class River
Class
Problems Worth Solving• Chronic traffic congestion on
and resulting in increased stress level and vehicle related pollution
• Accidents resulting from having a “Good Beach Time ”
• Long commute resulting in: Employment Limitations
Real Estate StagnationTax Revenue Loses
• Limited Bus and Train service between Virginia coastal cities and Capital Region
• Limited Escape Routes from Coastal communities for Hurricane EvacuationSeaBus, LLC. 5
Government’s Solution
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Our Solution• SeaBus will offer a WORLD-CLASS way of rapid marine travel from Virginia
and our National Capital to coastal communities on the Eastern Seaboard. Utilizing existing waterways, and emphasizing the Colonial Trail of Virginia, SeaBus will create a unique travel experience between Washington, DC and VA Beach and beyond
• Given the fabulous resources of Virginia's rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, and the constant Interstate traffic quagmire in Central and Coastal Virginia, a round trip water route from Washington, DC to Virginia Beach on a high speed state of the art hydrofoil ferry is an idea, whose time has come. It will benefit Virginia with new jobs, infrastructure, tourist attraction and tax revenue
• Hydrofoil travel is an ABSOLUTE NOVELTY to the American consumer, who is unfamiliar with this Fast, Safe, Modern, Economical, Exhilarating, and Environmentally Friendly way of enjoying our scenic waterways
• SeaBus will engage in further discussions with Federal, Local and Military authorities to be included in Government Emergency planning and become a partner in Humanitarian Efforts
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Our “GREEN” SolutionSeaBus ferries are a "greener" way to travel, cutting more than 2/3 of CO2 exhausts per one boat trip. For example, Washington, DC – Virginia Beach:SeaBus with CAT Marine diesel with 300 passengers, trip time – 3.5hrs.
75gal/h *2 engines*3.5h=525gal
~150 cars, distance: 210 mi210mi / 21mpg = 10gal, ~1500gal total
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Destination - Virginia Beach!
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Virginia Beach – Getting Around
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Cheap UBER transportation
With bikes on board – you are mobile!
Free hotel shuttles
Local transportation – The Tide and Trolley
Target Market
Market size:
Washington to VA Beach 2,470,000 prospects $200 average annual spending , 54% ($494M)Roanoke to VA Beach 585,000 prospects $100 average annual spending , 13% ($58.5M)Richmond to Norfolk 200,000 prospects $100 average annual spending , 4% ($20M)
Richmond to VA Beach 1,300,000 prospects $100 average annual spending , 29% ($130M)
$702.5M• NYC to VA Beach –
– 729,000 prospects
• Philadelphia to VA Beach –– 588,000 prospectsSeaBus, LLC. 11
Competitors How Our Solution Is Better
Private cars No Traffic Jams, “Greener”, Can Relax after “GOOD TIME” at the Beach
Greyhound Bus
No Traffic Jam, Cleaner, “Greener”, Faster, “Upscale” Commute
Amtrak Lower Price, “Greener”, Faster, Direct Route to the Beachfront
AirplaneLower Price $$$ ! Stress Free! Direct Route to the Beachfront, Save Time at Airport Transfers!
Competitive Landscape
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RVA – Jamestown settlement – 46nm, 1 hrRVA to VA Beach – 110nm, 2 hrsRVA to OBX – 150+ nm, 3+ hrs
RVA to Jamestown, VA Beach and OBX
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Sales channels Marketing activities• Mobile web apps• Internet websites• On-board of the ship• Ticket offices• Local Travel
Companies with incentives
• Partnerships with state and local governments & VA military installations
• Local Radio ads• News bits on local TV stations• Boardwalk hotel partnerships• Google and travel-related sites ads• Big Board advertising• “Name the BOAT!” contestARE WE THERE
YET?
RIDE SEABUS!
Enjoying the traffic?
RIDE SEABUS!
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Estimated Time to Implementation
Phase 1 - high-level design of a hydrofoil vessel’s features and specs – 45 to 60 days
Phase 2 – detailed design and construction -15 – 20 months
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Year: 2016Length: 104‘Engine: Twin Diesel Engine Fuel: DieselPassenger capacity: 140
Cruising Speed: 30 ktsMaximum Speed: 36 ktsBeam (ft) 32’Draught (ft) 4’2’’
Ships Currently for Sale
Year: 2016Length: 14.3 mEngine: 2Х Volvo Penta D6/370Engine Fuel: DieselPassenger capacity: 40
Cruising Speed: 40 ktsMaximum Speed: 43 ktsBeam (m) 4.8Draught (m) 1.4
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Richmond River Terminal
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SeaBus World
Headquarter ?
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SeaBus Terminal - Ideas
• Fast design and installation-2-6 months
• Good returns on investment – multipurpose structures
• High quality European modular floating structures
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SeaBus Terminal – More Ideas
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Floating village of retirement community
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Floating office of mixed use complex
Floating restaurant and fueling station
Floating restaurant
Floating marina and cafe
Floating entertainment complex
Community Benefits
• Environmental Awareness• Clean River Campaigns• Homeland Security• FEMA Considerations• Reduced Land Travel Risk• Expansion and Re-emergence of Coastal Economic
Viability
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of VirginiaSeaBusSeabass
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Next Steps
• Exchange Contact information• Book the next planning meeting• Who needs to be in the room next
time?• How do we rate? red/ yellow/ green:
Concept Feasibility Demand Public sentiment Timing
• What are your top 3 comments/ questions/ concerns we should address immediately?SeaBus, LLC. 22