History
The HYSUCAT concept was first developed by South African naval architect Professor Karl-Gunter Hoppe in the early 1990s to dramatically improve watercraft performance, stability, and efficiency while minimizing their ecological footprint. This innovative technology has its roots in the late 20th century and has since undergone significant advancements.
Early Prototypes: Demonstrating the Potential
By the mid-1990s, the first HYSUCAT prototypes were constructed and tested, successfully showcasing the technology’s benefits. These experimental boats displayed reduced drag, increased speed, and enhanced fuel efficiency compared to conventional catamarans and hydrofoils, which caught the attention of the marine industry.
2000
Commercialization and Widespread Adoption
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, HYSUCAT technology was further polished and commercialized. A variety of marine sectors, including passenger ferries, search and rescue boats, military vessels, and recreational watercraft, began adopting the HYSUCAT design.
This allowed these ships to achieve higher speeds, lower fuel consumption, and increased stability across diverse sea conditions.
This allowed these ships to achieve higher speeds, lower fuel consumption, and increased stability across diverse sea conditions.
2000-2010
Ongoing Innovation and Advancements
Over the years, HYSUCAT technology has experienced continuous progress, incorporating new materials, construction methods, and propulsion systems into its design.
This integration has led to even greater improvements in performance, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
This integration has led to even greater improvements in performance, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
2017
The Bering Group Acquisition and Bering Marine
In May 2017, the Bering Group acquired the HYSUCAT technology, maintaining its original name. The company then updated and redeveloped the initial vessels. By 2023, the company rebranded itself as Bering Marine, reaching a new milestone by introducing an aluminum range and new layout variations of the original models. To date, there are over 60 Bering Marine vessels in use worldwide.
