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With a top speed of 38 knots and a range of 25 knots and 115 nautical miles, the newbuilding aims to decarbonize the global passenger ferry market.
Marine technology company Artemis Technologies has unveiled a new 100% electric her EF-24 passenger vessel design. The company describes it as “an economically viable and environmentally friendly transportation solution for operators, cities and governments around the world.”
The new ferry is one of her zero-emission ships being developed at Artemis Technologies’ site in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
With a maximum speed of 38 knots, the new ferry offers her 115 nautical miles of range at a cruising speed of 25 knots, saving up to 85% on fuel costs compared to conventional high-speed diesel her ferries.
the design also considerably lessens the impact of ship wakes on the shoreline and the symptoms of seasickness.
The new ferry will be powered by the patented Artemis eFoiler electric propulsion system. The company says it will allow the vessel to “fly” above the water for a more fuel-efficient and comfortable ride for up to 150 passengers.
Dr. Iain Percy, a two-time Olympic winner, formed Artemis Technologies, a branch of the America’s Cup-winning Artemis Racing team.
the company’s experience in high-performance sailing, racing, aerospace, and sophisticated manufacturing was incorporated into the design of the new vessels to produce an electric propulsion system that could “quite simply alter the game for the maritime industry.”
He continued, “Our high-speed passenger boat offers a practical public transportation option that helps solve noise, traffic, and air pollution.” “We will enable communities all over the world to utilize and profit from the unrealized potential of their waterways by promoting multimodal transportation in metropolitan areas. By using hydrofoils to raise the boats out of the water, we significantly lower drag.
This is combined with a very efficient submerged electric drivetrain, which has been rigorously tested with our 12m eFoiler workboat and validated our computer simulations and performance predictions.” Additionally, the boats would have a variety of amenities on board, such as charging ports, baby changing stations, cabin bags and overhead storage, and bike racks.