Artemis eFoiler explained
The Artemis eFoiler is a range of zero-emissions hydrofoil boats currently being developed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, by Artemis Technologies. The 24-metre passenger variant will be used by Condor Ferries on a route between Belfast and Bangor from 2024.[1] [2] The hydrofoil enables it to have low water resistance and therefore minimal wake.[3] [4]
The 11-metre long boat will carry up to 24 passengers and has a cruising speed of 25 knots and a range of 60 nautical miles.[3] A Belfast Maritime Consortium led by Artemis Technologies won a £33m grant from the UK government to develop the boat. The boat began sea trials in April 2022 on Belfast Lough.[5]
In October 2020, British MP Nus Ghani was announced as a non-executive director of Artemis.[6]
Notes and References
- Web site: Artemis EF-24 Passenger . www.artemistechnologies.co.uk . Artimis Technologies . 26 November 2023 . 1.
- Web site: Condor Ferries to Operate New Electric Hydrofoil . www.niferry.co.uk . 16 April 2022 . 28 December 2022.
- Web site: Zero-emissions workboat will 'fly' over the water . Riviera . 27 January 2021 . David Foxwell . 28 December 2022.
- Web site: Tidal Transit pilots are first to experience Artemis eFoiler workboat simulator . www.newsletter.co.uk . Claire Cartmill. 4 April 2022 . 28 December 2022.
- Web site: Artemis Technologies' all-electric foiling prototype takes to the sea . 26 April 2022 . Offshore Energy . 28 December 2022.
- Web site: Consortium . Belfast Maritime . Governance . 10 October 2020 . The Guardian . 9 November 2021.