MAINLAND ISLAND
Everyday goods, closer to home.
Shared cargo crossings for island households, stores, and resorts. From food and medicine to the supplies a community needs to keep moving.
In development · Philippine islands
A better crossing.
For every barangay.
Solar-electric cargo boats designed to bring everyday essentials to island communities—and connect island producers to mainland markets.
Meet your BAiPrototype concept
BAi Maria 2
Two doors. More possibilities.
Powered by cleaner energyElectric propulsion. A roof covered in solar.
Autonomous navigationDesigned to follow its planned route.
Collected with a PINAssigned cargo doors for each delivery.
Built around island life
Essentials in.
Opportunity out.
For island communities, a short stretch of sea can make everyday goods harder to reach. barang.ai is being built to make that crossing more accessible, in both directions.
ISLAND MAINLAND
A route to a wider market.
Return crossings connect fisherfolk and local makers with mainland buyers. A route for fresh catch, produce, and crafts to reach new customers.
A simpler journey
Book. Cross. Collect.
A planned service that connects the app, the dock, and your assigned cargo door.
Plan the crossing.
Request a shipment by app or SMS. Confirm the route, cargo, recipient, and quote.
Secure the cargo.
Pack and check each shipment at the dock, then place it in its assigned compartment.
Follow your BAi.
Track the boat’s progress along its planned route.
Use your PIN.
Receive an arrival alert. Open your assigned cargo door and confirm collection.
Keep goods moving.
Load island products for the mainland, then return to base for the next crossing.
The boat and app are prototypes. Routes, operating procedures, and service availability will be confirmed as the pilot develops.
The prototype family
Meet the BAi family.
One, two, or four cargo doors. A shared solar-electric design, with each BAi built around the needs of its crossing.
BAi Katrina 1
One secure compartment.
BAi Maria 2
Separate access for two cargo bays.
BAi Trinidad 3
Four individually secured compartments.
Prototype concepts. Cargo capacity and performance will be validated through engineering and on-water testing.
View the full prototype artworkTechnology that brings it together.
- 01
Full solar roof
Solar panels cover the roof to help recharge the onboard batteries.
- 02
LFP battery system
Battery capacity designed around the crossing, return trip, and reserve requirements.
- 03
Electric propulsion
A serviceable electric drive and steering system for controlled, efficient crossings.
- 04
Satellite connection
Connectivity for vessel tracking and trip updates.
- 05
Navigation & awareness
GPS waypoints, cameras, and vessel-awareness systems for a defined operating route.
- 06
PIN-secured cargo
Assigned compartments help keep shipments organized and allow recipients to collect their own cargo.
Starting in Camarines Norte
One route.
Connected communities.
The proposed pilot connects Minaogan in Vinzons with Ingalan and Tinaga in the Calaguas Islands.
- Minaogan, VinzonsMainland base, dock, charging, and shore operations.
- Ingalan IslandAn island stop along the proposed route.
- Tinaga, CalaguasIsland communities and the Mahabang Buhangin destination.
The app concept
Your crossing, in your hands.
Book a shipment, follow your BAi, and collect with a PIN. Explore both directions of the journey.
Magandang umaga,
Nena!
Nena!
Your island, connected.
YOUR NEXT DELIVERYBAi Maria 2Arriving today · 9:40 AM
Minaogan → Tinaga
Send cargo
Island market
01Home
Your next delivery and sailing, at a glance.
Send cargo
1 Route2 Cargo3 Review
FromMinaogan dock
ToTinaga · Mahabang Buhangin
Sailing dateTomorrow · 6:30 AM
CARGO & RECIPIENTDry goods · 2 crates
120 kg · Aling Nena
ESTIMATED TOTAL₱600
Sample quote · Final price at checkout
02Book
Review the route, cargo, recipient, and quote.
Your BAi is on the way
YOUR BOATBAi Maria 2Island cargo catamaran
MinaoganIngalanTinaga
9:40 AMEstimated arrival
● On the waySample progress
YOUR CARGODry goods · 2 cratesDoor No. 2
03Track
Follow your BAi with a clear, simple route view.
Nandito na si BAi!
Ready for collection
Your cargo has arrived.BAi Maria 2Tinaga dock · Door No. 2
YOUR COLLECTION PIN482 619
Demo PIN
Enter this PIN on the keypad
at Door No. 2.
Collect your cargo, then close the door.
04Collect
Open your assigned door with your collection PIN.
Send to the mainland
Island catch.
Mainland market.
Mainland market.
Prepare a return shipment.
YOUR SHIPMENTFresh uniTinaga → Minaogan
2 sealed coolers20 kg · Sample shipment
Mainland buyerCollection at Minaogan dock
YOUR BOATBAi Maria 2Door No. 2 · Cargo assignment
01Catch
Add your seafood, quantity, and mainland buyer.
Prepare shipment
Ready for the crossing?
Review your packing checklist.
✓Seafood packed in sealed containers
✓Insulated coolers prepared
✓Shipment labeled for the recipient
✓Buyer and dock handoff confirmed
ROUTE & CARGOTinaga → Minaogan
Via Ingalan · Fresh uni · 20 kg
Confirm packing and dock handoff before requesting a quote.
02Prepare
Review packing and request a shipping quote.
Your BAi is on the way
YOUR BOATBAi Maria 2Island cargo catamaran
TinagaIngalanMinaogan
11:15 AMEstimated arrival
● On the waySample progress
YOUR CARGOFresh uni · 2 coolersDoor No. 2
03Track
Follow BAi Maria 2 on the return crossing.
Nandito na si BAi!
Ready for collection
Your cargo has arrived.BAi Maria 2Minaogan dock · Door No. 2
YOUR COLLECTION PIN482 619
Demo PIN
Enter this PIN on the keypad
at Door No. 2.
Collect your cargo, then close the door.
04Collect
The mainland buyer collects from the assigned door.
Swipe to explore all four screens
BAi Maria 2 · Interactive concept previewSample cargo, prices, schedules, and PINs. Booking is not yet available.
Build with us
Better crossings start
with local partnerships.
We’re developing barang.ai with the needs of island communities at its center. The pilot brings together local knowledge, boat operations, technology, and everyday demand.
LGUs & communities
Shape a pilot around local priorities, dock access, and the needs of island households.
Boat owners & co-ops
Explore suitable boats, local maintenance, loading, and shore operations.
Stores & resorts
Help define regular supply needs and practical delivery schedules.
Producers & buyers
Connect island seafood and local products with demand on the mainland.
Let’s bring the next crossing closer.
Talk to our teamGet in touch
Let’s connect
your community.
Have a question about barang.ai or an idea for a partnership? Call or message us to start the conversation.