Artemis: Decarbonising Maritime Transport through Innovation

Artemis Technologies is a Belfast-based clean maritime technology company developing zero-emission electric vessels designed to support the decarbonisation of high-speed marine transport.

Headquartered at Belfast Harbour, the company combines marine engineering, advanced propulsion systems and applied research to develop solutions for low-carbon maritime operations.

Its flagship innovation, the Artemis eFoiler®, uses hydrofoil technology to lift vessels above the water during operation, significantly reducing drag and improving overall energy efficiency compared to conventional marine propulsion systems.

Maritime Decarbonisation Challenge

Maritime transport remains one of the most difficult transport sectors to decarbonise.

While road transport and energy systems have seen rapid progress, many marine vessels continue to rely on fossil fuels due to the high energy demands and operational limitations in coastal and offshore environments.

This challenge is particularly relevant for ferry routes, workboats and commercial marine services, where reliability, range and performance must be maintained while reducing emissions.

As a result, there is growing demand for technologies that can deliver practical, scalable alternatives to conventional marine propulsion.

Electric Foiling Innovation

Artemis Technologies has developed the Artemis eFoiler® propulsion system, an electric hydrofoil technology designed for high-speed maritime transport.

The system lifts vessels above the water surface during operation, significantly reducing hydrodynamic drag and improving energy efficiency compared to conventional hull-based vessels.

By reducing resistance, the technology enables electric propulsion to be used in higher-speed maritime applications where conventional battery-electric systems are often limited.

The system supports zero-emission operation, eliminating operational air and water pollution while also reducing noise and wake impacts in coastal environments.

Through improved energy efficiency, the technology also reduces energy demand and operational costs, supporting the commercial viability of low-carbon maritime transport.

Artemis Technologies works in collaboration with public sector partners, research institutions and industry stakeholders to support the development and deployment of zero-emission maritime solutions.

The technology is being explored across a range of applications including passenger ferries, workboats and commercial transport services, demonstrating its potential role in wider maritime decarbonisation.

Impact

Artemis Technologies demonstrates how innovation in marine engineering can contribute to the decarbonisation of one of the world's hardest-to-abate transport sectors.

By combining electric propulsion with hydrofoil efficiency gains, the eFoiler® system enables significant reductions in operational emissions while improving energy performance.

The benefits extend beyond environmental outcomes. Artemis contributes to Northern Ireland’s clean technology and advanced manufacturing sector, supporting high-value engineering skills, research capability and investment in the regional economy.