Artemis eFoiler

The Artemis eFoiler is a zero-emissions hydrofoil boat currently being developed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, by Artemis Technologies. The boat will be used by Condor Ferries on a route between Belfast and Bangor from 2024.[1] The hydrofoil enables it to have low water resistance and therefore minimal wake.[2][3]

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.[2] 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.[4]

In October 2020, British MP Nus Ghani was announced as a non-executive director of Artemis.[5]

References
  1. "Condor Ferries to Operate New Electric Hydrofoil". www.niferry.co.uk. 16 April 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  2. David Foxwell (27 January 2021). "Zero-emissions workboat will 'fly' over the water". Riviera. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  3. Claire Cartmill (4 April 2022). "Tidal Transit pilots are first to experience Artemis eFoiler workboat simulator". www.newsletter.co.uk. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  4. "Artemis Technologies' all-electric foiling prototype takes to the sea". Offshore Energy. 26 April 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  5. Consortium, Belfast Maritime (9 November 2021). "Governance". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
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