Future development of electric foiling vessels

Signed at Posidonia 2024, the MoU builds on their cooperation on the Artemis EF-24 Passenger Ferry of which a number are under construction and rapidly progressing. 

“At Artemis Technologies, we are delighted to continue on this journey with DNV to pioneer the future of maritime transport,” said Romain Ingouf, technical director, Artemis Technologies.

”This MoU marks a key moment in our mission to deliver cutting-edge, sustainable, and safe electric foiling vessels like the Artemis EF-24 Passenger Ferry. Our collaboration will not only push the boundaries of innovation but also set new standards in operational excellence and environmental stewardship.”

Safety focus

There is a growing interest in innovative technologies in the short sea ferry segment.

Electric vessels have been trialled in many countries, demonstrating significant benefits, including reduced emissions to air, quieter operation and regulatory compliance.

Today, companies are adding an additional element – the use of hydrofoils – to help achieve greater levels of efficiency and passenger comfort. Hydrofoils use a foil to lift the vessel up from the water as it gathers speed.

In combination with high strength lightweight composite materials and new higher density maritime batteries, they offer new possibilities for the segment.

Artemis’s EF-24 is a fully electric foiling ferry with a capacity of 150 passengers. Able to cruise at 36 knots with a foiling range of 70 nautical miles, the design could reduce fuel consumption by up to 85% compared to conventional high-speed ferries powered by conventional fuels.

It’s designed and built to meet the requirements of the IMO High Speed Craft Code (HSC) and the DNV High Speed Light Craft (HSLC) Rules.

The cooperation between DNV and Artemis places safety at the forefront. Their collaboration will help to ensure that testing and certification processes ensure that the safety requirements under the relevant international regulations and DNV rules are met or exceeded.

Both partners hope that this will result in standards that will enable a new generation of vessels, helping to drive the sustainability of the maritime industry even further.

Artemis Technologies will be exhibiting at Seawork 2024.