Northern Ireland’s economy minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald welcomed the multimillion deal for Belfast-based Artemis Technologies in the United States. Belfast maritime design and applied technologies company, Artemis Technologies, inked a memorandum of understanding with Delta Marine to manufacture eFoiler® vessels specifically for Washington’s Puget Sound.
Specifically, Artemis Technologies will work alongside Delta Marine to meet the growing demand for zero-emission ferries, including smaller vessels ideal for high-speed, short-haul routes.
Washington State, with more ferries than any other region in the U.S., is under increasing pressure to transition to cleaner, more efficient models as public interest in sustainable transportation rises.
To remind, Artemis Technologies is a clean maritime technology company developing commercial vessels which produce, as the company claims, zero emissions in operation.
On the other hand, Delta Marine is based in Washington State, home to the US largest fleet of passenger ferries.
This update follows on from an earlier announcement to supply 20 of its cutting-edge hydrofoil vessels to Miami-based transport expert, Urbanlink.
In 2024, Artemis Technologies opened a new office in Brooklyn, further cementing its presence in the US.
Photo credit: Artemis Technologies
During her visit to Artemis Technologies’ New York base at Brooklyn navy yard, the minister after experiencing the clean maritime company’s electric vessel in action commented: “It is fantastic to see Artemis Technologies expanding in the US and securing high-profile partnerships that will accelerate the transition to sustainable maritime transport.
“The north is home to world-leading innovation in clean tech, and Artemis Technologies’ revolutionary hydrofoil technology represents a significant opportunity to decarbonise maritime transport.”
From his side, David Tyler Artemis Technologies Co-Founder, noted: “The US is a crucial market for our business, and this partnership with Delta Marine is a significant milestone in our global growth strategy.”
“Invest NI has been a key partner in helping to facilitate our expansion by providing support to grow our exports and through their expert representation in the Belfast Maritime Consortium,” he added.
