Artemis Technologies opens U.S. base for electric hydrofoiling vessels

Artemis Technologies (Belfast, Ireland) has announced the opening of its first U.S. office following significant interest from across North America. The company designs, engineers and manufactures 100% electric hydrofoiling vessels powered by its eFoiler system. Artemis watercraft have featured composite/metallic foils and a glass and carbon fiber construction.

The U.S. market, with its coastline, lakes and significant maritime sector, will help position the Artemis Technologies to better serve its U.S. customers and collaborate with local partners in accelerating the adoption of green technologies. 

“Opening our office in Brooklyn Navy Yard is a pivotal moment for Artemis Technologies,” says David Tyler, co-founder of Artemis Technologies. “The maritime industry is undergoing a transformative shift toward more sustainable operations, and we are excited to contribute our expertise and innovative solutions to this cause.”

Tyler emphasizes the urgency and opportunity for transformation noting that, according to the National Census of Ferry Operators (NCFO), nearly 620 ferries serve as vital transportation links in the U.S., yet many of these vessels operate with inefficient diesel engines. Their routes also take them through densely populated and often marginalized communities, emitting harmful pollutants such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide, posing significant health risks to residents and workers.

“Ferry operators are increasingly recognizing that they must adopt electric power to reduce emissions and modernize their fleets,” adds Tyler. “For example, in San Francisco, the Water Emergency Transportation Authority [WETA] has secured upwards of $117 million in funding from local, state and federal sources to electrify its ferry fleet and develop charging infrastructure. That’s where Artemis Technologies can come in. We have the tried, tested and proven solutions to make this transition a commercial success — we can install infrastructure, and deliver Jones Act-compliant vessels which produce zero emissions in operation, and are ultimately cheaper to run.”

The company's new office will serve as a central hub for its North American operations; recruitment for multiple U.S. based roles is already underway.