Vita Power has expanded into Michigan with the delivery of an all-electric Vita Seal RIB to the Freshwater Research & Innovation Center in Traverse City. The 24-foot vessel will serve as the center’s research and training boat, operating from Discovery Pier on West Grand Traverse Bay. With a 160-hp peak electric propulsion system, the Seal RIB provides instant, controllable torque for maneuvering, while its quiet, emissions-free operation is well suited to sensitive habitats and water-quality research.
The vessel will support freshwater research, workforce training and testing of emerging BlueTech technologies, including an ROV for underwater inspection and sampling. The center’s first phase, a 35,000-square-foot research and innovation facility, is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in 2027.
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