Electric foiling ferry set for 2024 Belfast debut

The EF-24 is being built by Artemis Technologies, a Belfast-based spinout from Americas Cup team Artemis Racing. Capable of carrying up to 150 passengers, the 24m electric vessel will have a range of 115 nautical miles at its cruising speed of 25 knots, alongside a top speed of 38 knots. According to Artemis, the electric foiling propulsion system will deliver fuel savings of up to 85 per cent compared to diesel-powered ferries of similar proportions, while also dramatically reducing noise, water and air pollution and minimising the EF-24’s wake.

“We have combined our experience from the worlds of high-performance sailing, motorsports, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing to design and develop an electric propulsion system that is quite simply a game changer for the maritime industry,” said Artemis Technologies founder Dr Iain Percy, a two-time Olympic sailing champion and former Americas Cup competitor.

“Our high-speed passenger ferry provides a cost-effective public transport solution that helps address air pollution, congestion, and noise.”