The Belfast Maritime Consortium led by Artemis Technologies, has hosted a visit to the city by the UK Secretary of State the Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP.

The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP (centre) visits Belfast

The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP (centre) visits Belfast

Representatives of the 13-partner syndicate met the minister to discuss their plans to develop zero emissions electric hydrofoil ferries in Belfast that will revolutionise the future of maritime transport.

The project recently won a £33 million Strength in Places Fund grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a BEIS funded body.

Iain Percy OBE, CEO of Artemis Technologies, a spin-off from competitive sailing team Artemis Racing, said:

“It was a pleasure to host the Secretary of State in Belfast to showcase our plans to make the city, and the UK, the global lead in zero emissions maritime technology.

By Jake Frith

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