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ARTEMIS TECHNOLOGIES’ 100% ELECTRIC FOILING WORKBOAT TAKES TO THE SEA Artemis Technologies has just released the first pictures of its 100% electric, high-speed foiling workboat prototype on Belfast Lough. The vessel was designed and built to include the production specification drivetrain, battery and flight control components consumers will eventually see in the finished
workboat. With big goals set for 2022, this announcement brings Artemis Technologies one step closer to providing high-speed zeroemission maritime transport to the masses.
CONDOR FERRIES TO OPERATE ZERO-EMISSION PILOT SCHEME IN BELFAST Condor Ferries has joined the Belfast Maritime Consortium and will operate the world’s most advanced zero-emission commuter ferry service between Belfast and Bangor. The ferry service to commence in 2024 will act as a pilot scheme for the revolutionary fast passenger ferries currently under development by the consortium, led by Artemis Technologies. The vessels will be powered by the transformative Artemis
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eFoiler ® enabling them to fly above the water, allowing for a comfortable ride, producing minimal wake at high-speed, while using up to 90 per cent less energy than some conventional ferries. Dr Iain Percy OBE, CEO
The 11.5 metre vessel named “Pioneer of Belfast” is powered by the revolutionary Artemis eFoiler® system, which enables the prototype to fly over the water, using significantly less energy than a conventional workboat with highspeed re-charging technology also developed. Launched from the company’s research and
Artemis Technologies CEO Dr Iain Percy OBE, left, is joined by Elwyn Dop, Operations Director, Condor Ferries
and Founder of Artemis Technologies, said: “The announcement that Condor Ferries is joining us in the Belfast Maritime Consortium is a hugely significant endorsement of the work we are doing and marks another milestone on our journey towards leading the decarbonisation of maritime. “With vast experience operating commercial routes, Condor
Ferries is well placed to run the inaugural service for the first commuter ferry to be produced at our manufacturing facility in Belfast. “Working alongside our partners in Belfast City Council, Ards and North Down Borough Council, Belfast Harbour and Power NI, the pilot scheme will give us a better understanding of the needs of ferry operators
