Photo: Artemis Technologies
The maritime transportation industry is notoriously difficult to decarbonize, much like commercial aviation, but this is only seen as a challenge by innovators in the field who are ready to come up with efficient, green alternatives. One of the most promising and exciting ones comes from Northern Ireland, and it's called the Pioneer of Belfast.
Last Spring, one of the most exciting launches in the maritime transportation industry was a wave-cutting beast claiming to be the world's first commercially viable, fully electric foiling workboat.
As the first of its kind and a proud representative of Northern Ireland's boat-building heritage, it was aptly named the Pioneer of Belfast. Just under 38-foot-long (11.5 meters), the workboat featured a high-speed recharging system and state-of-the-art foiling technology that enabled it to almost fly above the water, with a lower energy consumption than its conventional counterparts.
Over the last 12 months, the startup that had developed this game-changing concept doubled in size and is now ready to kick off the commercial serial production of its e-foiling workboats. It also didn't hurt that it recently secured £2 million ($2.5 million) from HSBC UK, a large financial organization.
Artemis Technologies will kick off serial production as soon as possible, and it already has customers for the e-foiling workboat across multiple industries, including Patrol and Off-Shore Wind.
The Pioneer of Belfast can carry up to 12 passengers while it cuts through the waves at 34 knots (39 mph/63 kph). Using its fully electric propulsion, it can cover up to 60 nautical miles (69 miles/111 km). In addition to dropping fossil fuels, its main innovation is the eFoiler system developed in-house by Artemis Technologies. These hydrofoil wings are attached to the hull in order to reduce drag and minimize noise levels. Plus, this zero-emission vessel can be fully charged in just one hour.
The startup was founded by Iain Percy, a double Olympic sailing gold medalist, as a spin-off from the Artemis Racing America's Cup team. It aims to become one of the global leaders in sustainable boat-building with the help of an expert team that includes professionals with motorcycling and aerospace backgrounds.
Artemis Technologies isn't limiting its eFoiler technology to this powerful workboat. It has also developed a high-speed passenger ferry that is also 100% electric. The EF-24 claims to be just as powerful as conventional ferries while reducing fuel consumption by 85%. It's ready to cruise at 38 knots ((43.7 mph/70.3 kph)) and cover up to 115 nautical miles ((132 miles/213 km).
The EF-24 ferry is set to make its official debut next year. In the meantime, the Irish startup is focusing on the growing demand for its electric flying boat, the first of its kind worldwide.
As the first of its kind and a proud representative of Northern Ireland's boat-building heritage, it was aptly named the Pioneer of Belfast. Just under 38-foot-long (11.5 meters), the workboat featured a high-speed recharging system and state-of-the-art foiling technology that enabled it to almost fly above the water, with a lower energy consumption than its conventional counterparts.
Over the last 12 months, the startup that had developed this game-changing concept doubled in size and is now ready to kick off the commercial serial production of its e-foiling workboats. It also didn't hurt that it recently secured £2 million ($2.5 million) from HSBC UK, a large financial organization.
Artemis Technologies will kick off serial production as soon as possible, and it already has customers for the e-foiling workboat across multiple industries, including Patrol and Off-Shore Wind.
The Pioneer of Belfast can carry up to 12 passengers while it cuts through the waves at 34 knots (39 mph/63 kph). Using its fully electric propulsion, it can cover up to 60 nautical miles (69 miles/111 km). In addition to dropping fossil fuels, its main innovation is the eFoiler system developed in-house by Artemis Technologies. These hydrofoil wings are attached to the hull in order to reduce drag and minimize noise levels. Plus, this zero-emission vessel can be fully charged in just one hour.
The startup was founded by Iain Percy, a double Olympic sailing gold medalist, as a spin-off from the Artemis Racing America's Cup team. It aims to become one of the global leaders in sustainable boat-building with the help of an expert team that includes professionals with motorcycling and aerospace backgrounds.
Artemis Technologies isn't limiting its eFoiler technology to this powerful workboat. It has also developed a high-speed passenger ferry that is also 100% electric. The EF-24 claims to be just as powerful as conventional ferries while reducing fuel consumption by 85%. It's ready to cruise at 38 knots ((43.7 mph/70.3 kph)) and cover up to 115 nautical miles ((132 miles/213 km).
The EF-24 ferry is set to make its official debut next year. In the meantime, the Irish startup is focusing on the growing demand for its electric flying boat, the first of its kind worldwide.
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