Call for apprentices
Apprentices are being offered a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to play a role in the future of zero-emissions vessels.
Artemis Technologies and Belfast Met College in Northern Ireland have announced the three-year Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship programme that will combine classroom tuition with hands-on experience at Artemis Technologies, working alongside its team of experts.
It marks a major milestone for the Artemis Technologies-led Belfast Maritime Consortium project to create transformative marine technologies and a new range of zero-emission vessels in Belfast.
Artemis Technologies CEO, Iain Percy, said: “The Belfast Maritime Consortium is working on some real world firsts and this is an opportunity to get involved at the very cutting edge of developments in advanced manufacturing.
“The technology we produce here will make it possible to have fast boats all around the world, not polluting, and that’s a big deal.
“To make these amazing and novel green technologies, we need real skills and this apprenticeship scheme is all about raising up the next generation of talented engineers and technicians.
“It is a once in a lifetime chance for the men and women that will take part.”
Artemis tech for vessels
Harnessing knowledge that combines technology from the America’s Cup and Formula 1, the vessels to be developed in Belfast will be powered by the unique Artemis eFoilerTM electric propulsion system.
Simon Locke, Director of Manufacturing, Artemis Technologies said: “Mixing theoretical study at Belfast Met with practical experience at Artemis Technologies, the course will develop a range of skills from composite engineering to high voltage battery systems and electric drives.
The apprenticeship programme will commence in September.
By Rebecca Jeffrey
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