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Carlos Freire Trigo

Carlos is a technology-driven manager and engineer with a creative and holistic approach, leadership, and strategic vision — combining high technology, business, and innovation within the marine and maritime industry.

He builds, leads and participates in high-performance marine technology ventures, invests in startups, and has taken part in major projects such as the America’s Cup and SailGP, as well as across high-performance racing yachts, superyachts, commercial and service vessels.

His expertise in lithium batteries has grown from early applications in high-performance racing to developing a battery manufacturer now listed on the BME Growth Stock Market, reinforced through continuous work with industry stakeholders.

Founder of Marine Battery Consulting

INTRODUCING

Although Marine Battery Consulting was recently launched as a brand, it is the result of over 25 years of experience, led by Carlos Freire Trigo, in the field of maritime battery systems and onboard electrical and electronic technologies.

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The path of batteries in the maritime context.

Marine Battery Consulting has been created as a natural response to the growing need for a neutral technical and business guidance in an increasingly complex market—under a clear and battery-focused identity—, helping shipyards, naval architects, owners, and battery manufacturers navigate the fast-evolving maritime battery landscape.

Vision and Mission

The maritime battery industry requires a specific approach to address the challenges and diverse applications that set it apart from other more mature battery industries.

The strength Marine Battery Consulting brings to the sector, lies in providing clarity in many areas that remain overlooked:

— Specifications Guidance → Understanding the different technologies, key performance indicators, quality standards, and safety features that must be considered when selecting the most suitable battery system.

— Strategic Catalyst → Improving technical to business communication and fostering mutual understanding between manufacturers, clients, and stakeholders — acting as a liaison among them.

— Tech. Support & Management → Providing technical and management support across multiple areas —from product design and project management to safety, regulatory compliance, technical assistance, commissioning, and systems integration.

— Optimal Investment → Ensuring fair economic conditions, identifying potential hidden costs, and offering pricing guidance.

— Time to market → Guiding companies from other industries into this sector with a solid and focused approach — shortening time to market and ensuring a smooth, well-planned market entry..

We believe in adding capabilities to offer you the best technological solution.

Carlos leads this business initiative, operating independently or in collaboration with selected partners, depending on the scope of each project.

Over time, he has developed an extensive and solid network that ensures an agile, smart and effective response to market requirements.

«This approach allows me to be the single voice for my clients while providing the broad resources and expertise of a large organization».

Expanding the Maritime Battery Industry.

Marine Battery Consulting is driven by the idea of broadening the industry’s perspective, analyzing the wide range of battery solutions and helping others discover safe, optimal, and competitive solutions for diverse marine applications.

Carlos, as a true marine battery enthusiast, is always on the lookout for what’s new and exciting in the space.

«I’m constantly exploring and analyzing new players, product specifications, tech trends, and market shifts — so I can bring valuable insights to my clients.”

MyVMG Group brings together companies, projects, initiatives and ventures developed, led or supported by VMG since 2007, under Carlos's ownership.

We are focused on projects mainly related with the waterborne technology industry such as E/E Systems, Marine Batteries, Clean PowerTrain, Foiling and other advanced technologies.