London, UK: Le Boat, part of TUI Marine, the marine division of the Activity Sector of TUI Travel has signed an historic agreement with the Bénéteau Group and Seaway.
The Bénéteau Group is the world's largest sail boat builder. Seaway is a Slovenia-based boat design and development company.
The three companies are set to design, develop and build a new-style leisure charter motor boat, which will be exclusive to Le Boat.
"Over the next few years we will transform the Le Boat fleet of self-drive motor cruisers and significantly change the way boating holidays are both perceived and enjoyed," Lex Raas, TUI Marine CEO said.
The Bénéteau Group and Seaway will use their skills and expertise in the fields of hybrid technology and solar energy to ensure the new boats meet consumer demands for environmental efficiency as well as commercial needs for cost-effectiveness on a large scale.
The new-style boats, which will feature low wave-making hulls to minimise river bank erosion, will also be better adapted to and comfortable for use in all climates.
