A 100% electric flying ferry with zero emissions is in the works, according to designs unveiled by Artemis Technologies. The EF-24 Passenger vessel can be raised out of the water using modern hydrofoil technology so that it may navigate above the waves.
The maritime design company Artemis Technologies is hailing the upcoming electric vehicle as a "game changer" for the global high-speed ferry industry.
When compared to typical diesel-powered ferries, raising the hull above the water significantly reduces drag, resulting in estimated fuel cost savings of up to 85%, according to a report by itv.
eFoiler Technology
When the ferry is in motion, Artemis claims that its environmentally friendly eFoiler technology emits no pollutants and makes very little wake and noise.
The company also said that hydrofoiling has advantages for the environment and the economy in addition to providing a smooth ride regardless of the state of the water.
An offshoot of America's Cup-winning Artemis Racing team, Artemis Technologies is headquartered in Belfast. Its creator and CEO, Dr. Iain Percy, is a four-time America's Cup veteran and two-time Team GB Olympic sailing winner.
In 2024, a prototype service between Belfast and the neighboring city of Bangor will be launched by the 24-meter vessels, which can accommodate 150 passengers. The first ferry constructed will be known as Zero.
At a cruise speed of 25 knots, it will have a battery range of 115 nautical miles and a top speed of 38 knots.
The ferry is one of several zero-emission ships being created by Artemis Technologies as part of a £60 million ($58 million) initiative to design and produce green transportation options for the maritime sector. The ferry was formally introduced to the world market on Monday, Sept. 26.
Artemis also launched what it claimed as a "world first" commercially viable hydrofoil workboat earlier this year.
Currently, the Artemis production facility in the city's docklands may be viewed from the outside as the Pioneer cruises above the waves in Belfast Lough, as per itv.
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Just Like a Yacht and a Jet
The technology involves securing hydrofoil wings to the hull using vertical struts, just like America's Cup racing yachts. The underwater wings propel the ship up and out of the water as it gains speed, similar to a jet taking off on a runway.
"The EF-24 Passenger can provide an immediate green transport solution that competes economically with road and rail in places like San Francisco, New York, Venice, Istanbul, Dubai, and Singapore - anywhere around the globe that is seeking sustainable transport alternatives that balance the requirement for people to continue to move around with the need to reduce carbon emissions," Dr. Percy said in a statement.
Condor Ferries and Artemis have teamed up to run the Belfast-Bangor pilot program. The ships will be fully accessible and have amenities, including charging stations, bike racks, overhead storage, and baby-changing stations.
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Written by Joaquin Victor Tacla
