Raja Ampat, Indonesia (January 29, 2019) – Talk about expanding eco-friendly marine tourism! Raja Ampat is a dream destination for scuba divers and snorkelers. That’s thanks to its rich marine life, which includes more than 1,300 species of fish. Also and most importantly, 75% of all the hard-coral species on the planet. Protecting the coral reefs from the ravages of climate change and pollution. Therefore maintaining public access is a high priority for the Indonesian people.
Fossil fuel-powered dive boats, tour boats and cruise ships are common sights on the reef but one resort is setting a greener example. The MahaRaja Eco-friendly marine tourism Dive Lodge is providing a sustainable and climate-friendly diving experience for their clientele by switching to emission-free dive boats powered by Torqeedo electric outboards.
Mahasti Motazedi, the founder of MahaRaja Eco-friendly marine tourism Dive Lodge, explains “We are nature lovers. As professional divers, we know how unique and fragile our undersea world is and we’re passionate about its protection. Converting our dive boats to Torqeedo electric outboards has proven that divers prefer an environmentally friendly experience that won’t harm the reef and without the noise and smell of combustion engines. We hope that this will be the first step for cleaner and more eco-friendly marine tourism diving all over Raja Ampat and the rest of the world.”
Most noteworthy, MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge has transformed two traditional Papuan long boats into electric dive boats. The first boat, “Puck Tiga”, is a 22-metre long-boat equipped with a Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 engine. In addition and most noteworthy, lithium-ion batteries. Therefore, the boat has a range of up to 20 kilometers with one charge. One which is more than enough to transport 12 divers to and from the dive sites. The second boat, “Puck Ampat”, is an 8-metre long-boat equipped with a Torqeedo Travel 1003 and is using for up to 6 passengers on trips of 10 km or less.
Source: Torqeedo
Torqeedo is the market leader for electric mobility on the water. Founded in 2005 in Starnberg, Germany, the company develops and manufactures electric and hybrid drives from 0.5 to 100 kW for commercial applications and recreational use. Furthermore, Torqeedo products are characterizing by an uncompromising high-tech focus, maximum efficiency and complete system integration. Torqeedo is part of the DEUTZ Group, one of the world’s leading independent suppliers of diesel and natural gas engines. www.torqeedo.com
Eco Dive Lodge
Launched in March 2018, MahaRaja is the newest kid on the block in Raja Ampat, with pioneering a new era of eco-friendly tourism. It offers an exclusive tropical holiday experience to their guests. Yes folks, all with appreciation, respect and care for the ocean, nature, people and life. Therefore MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge is a creation by a group of friends. All passionate about the ocean, nature, traveling and people.
In conclusion and after falling in love with Raja Ampat, they changed their lives. Changed to create a place where they could share their passion with their guests. Finally and immerse them in a full eco-lifestyle, in a paradisiacal private island.
