Belfast marine manufacturer Artemis Technologies has revealed details of “the world’s most advanced” fully electric fast ferry which will be put through its paces on a 25-minute pilot scheme between Bangor, County Down, and Belfast.
The company, which was borne out of the Artemis Racing Team and is run by double Olympic gold medallist Ian Percy, said the 24-metre vessel will be capable of carrying 150 passengers and will ride above the waves on foils which, by reducing drag, will make the electric powered vessel extremely efficient and stable. The ferry was developed by Artemis and members of the Belfast Maritime Consortium.
With a top speed of 38 knots and a range of 115 nautical miles, the ferry is expected to transform the global passenger ferry market as it strives to decarbonise and reduce its reliance on traditional fossil fuel-powered vessels.
