As ports transition to electric vessels and zero-emission operations, the resulting surge in electricity demand is clashing with limited grid capacity and long upgrade timelines. The 'Port Asset Power Optimisation: V2X' Pre-Deployment Project addresses that challenge by developing a smart, scalable Vessel-to-Flex (V2X) system designed to optimise power flows across electric ferries (eFerries), port assets, and the grid - unlocking new commercial, environmental, and energy resilience benefits. The project brings together Artemis Technologies, Red Funnel Ferries, and energy optimisation specialist Kaasai to create the UK's first AI-driven, high-power V2X energy optimisation solution for maritime use. Centred on the new Artemis EF-24 electric ferry launching in 2025, this pre-deployment project will simulate how battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric vessel chargers, and port assets such as cranes, buses, and tugs can be orchestrated using smart scheduling, machine learning, and real-time data. By simulating charging and discharging behaviour within a digital twin of a port, the project will demonstrate how grid flexibility services including load balancing, frequency stabilisation, and peak shaving, can generate new revenue for ports and ferry operators, while reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO) for electric vessels. The project will also explore how ports can reduce dependence on costly grid upgrades by using co-located energy storage and V2G-capable infrastructure. The system will use secure data pipelines to integrate real-time vessel telemetry, asset usage, grid signals, and energy pricing. Intelligent algorithms will manage and rank energy needs across port infrastructure to ensure optimal dispatch of power, ensuring batteries are ready for vessel operations while also being available for V2G opportunities when market conditions are favourable. This is a vital step toward enabling ports to operate as flexible energy hubs, supporting the UK's Net Zero and Maritime 2050 goals. Outputs will include simulation results, a commercial and technical roadmap for V2G port integration, and dissemination of findings across the maritime, ports, and clean energy sectors. This project supports the delivery of the UK's Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan and is a key enabler for zero-emission shipping. Its impact will extend beyond eFerries---laying the foundation for scalable, AI-powered port energy systems that can be replicated across the UK and internationally.

Artemis Technologies is leading an exciting new project to explore whether its innovative **100% electric, zero-emission ferry** -- the Artemis **EF-24 Passenger** -- could provide a reliable, clean, and affordable year-round transport link between **Newlyn in Cornwall** and **St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly**. Currently, people travelling to or from the Isles of Scilly during the winter months have very limited options. With no regular ferry running and flights often cancelled due to poor weather, the island can become effectively cut off. This project aims to change that by investigating if a new type of high-speed electric ferry can safely and efficiently serve this important route. The Artemis EF-24 Passenger uses ground-breaking **hydrofoil technology**, which lifts the vessel above the surface of the water, reducing drag, increasing efficiency, and creating a smoother ride --- even in rough seas. This makes it ideal for operating in exposed waters like those between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, where traditional electric ferries have not been practically and financially feasible. It's also completely **zero-emission in operation**, producing no pollution with much lower noise levels and reduced wake than a traditional ferry, it can helping to protect marine environments and coastal areas. With a journey time of around 75 mins, summer day trips to the islands are now within reach. The project, funded through the UK government's **Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition**, will carry out a full technical and commercial feasibility study to develop a **Green Shipping Corridor** between Newlyn and St Mary's. This means studying the route's weather and sea conditions, estimating passenger demand, assessing local port infrastructure, and working with the community and local businesses to understand what's needed. Artemis Technologies will lead this work in partnership with **Connected Places Catapult, alongside ferry operator FRS** and a range of infrastructure and key local stakeholders. Together, they'll explore what it would take to bring a year-round ferry service to life, from shoreside charging facilities, providing green electricity, to regulatory approvals, and what it could mean for other coastal communities in the UK and around the world. If successful, this study could pave the way for a new generation of clean, green ferries connecting remote parts of the UK. It would help reduce transport emissions, support island economies, improve quality of life for island communities, and create high-value maritime jobs --- all while showcasing the UK's leadership in sustainable maritime innovation.

Following the launch of the world's largest 100% electric foiling vessel, 'Pioneer', at the beginning of 2022, Artemis Technologies has been inundated with enquiries from all over the world regarding its eFoiler technology across a range of applications. Whilst this first Artemis-eFoiler system was designed to service the workboat market with reliability and robustness the key criteria, performance of the vessel was compromised due to weight penalties incurred from the stringent structural requirements necessary to meet the MCA's Workboat Code. Whilst workboats have a consistent known operational profile, often working from a single port, with a requirement for a single location shore-based charging solution, other markets have a more varied duty cycle; for example, in water taxi or leisure applications where the daily mileage and access to charging infrastructure can vary significantly. For this classification of vessel, different regulatory rules result in lighter structures, opening the opportunity for smaller, higher performing composite foils delivering improved speed and range. This project will focus on the development and demonstration of a high-performance Multipurpose eFoiler Platform system, targeting a top speed of 40kts, with range of 70 nautical miles at cruising speed. In order to maximise the global opportunity of maritime decarbonisation Artemis has developed a 'bustle concept', an innovative change to the manufacturing approach which will facilitate large scale build of vessels at shipyards around the world, whilst manufacturing the high-value Mulitpurpose eFoiler Platform system in Belfast. The bustle concept involves the standalone manufacture of a section of the lower portion of the hull, which will be manufactured in Belfast and filled with an essential Artemis-eFoiler system. This is connected to the hull, at the location where the vessel is built. This novel solution opens the Mulitpurpose eFoiler Platform system technology to a variety of applications, at a wider range of locations. To successfully demonstrate the high-performance Multipurpose eFoiler Platform systems and bustle manufacturing concept, Artemis Technologies will work with passenger vessel operator, Condor Ferries, and luxury yacht maker, Cockwells, to build and deliver real world demonstration of a water taxi and a luxury tender, utilising the same base bustle/platform technology but with different top-hats, manufactured at different UK shipyards.

Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) are used daily in the offshore wind sector to transport technicians to undertake operation and maintenance (O&M) activities at windfarms. During operations they push against a wind turbine using a power-hungry "bollard push manoeuvre", drawing up to 80% of peak engine power for prolonged periods. Analysis predicts peak CTV demand of 524 vessels in Europe by 2035, with 30% of the current fleet below 20m. A typical operational day for a vessel this size could consume 600-litres of fuel. Operating for 275 days annually, with a traditional fossil fuel solution, this would generate 82,000tCO2e across UK and EU. The main challenge with the decarbonisation of high-speed vessels is the lack of viable range. Water is a very dense fluid requiring a lot of energy to propel a boat through water. The average range needed for daily CTV operations is greater than technically possible with standard vessels converted to pure battery or fuel cell operation. Over the last four years, Artemis Technologies has been developing a disruptive electric propulsion system, the Artemis-eFoiler. The innovation includes a high power-density electric drivetrain into an autonomously controlled hydrofoil, combining technologies from motorsport, yacht racing, and the aerospace sector. As an Artemis-eFoiler propelled vessel accelerates, the hydrofoils lift the hull up and out of the water, greatly reducing the wetted area and therefore drag. In 2021, Artemis launched the world's first 100% electric foiling workboat. Ongoing testing of the 11.5m prototype against its gasoline sistership, has proved that the vessel can provide significant improvements in energy efficiency (up to 90%) and ride comfort whilst generating zero GHG emissions. Analysis undertaken by Artemis investigated the viability of using a 12m electric foiling CTV to replace larger diesel CTVs operating at near shore wind farms. However, a major market barrier has been raised, with concerns regarding whether a foiling electric CTV could transit to the wind farm and safely transfer technicians onto turbines in up to 1.5m significant wave height, a market wide CTV operational requirement. Further detailed study has identified that directional thrust is a critical requirement for ensuring the challenging bollard-push manoeuvre can be completed effectively and safely. Therefore, during this project Artemis will evolve it’s existing 12m product offering from including a single, fixed propulsion pod to being able to accommodate a second, directional propulsion pod. This will ensure the 12m electric foiling CTV is capable & suitable for the CTV market and maximises the opportunity & applications for Artemis’ 12m vessels. In order to drive market uptake of the eFoiler technology in the offshore wind sector, this barrier needs to be addressed through a real-world demonstration. Consequently, the vision of this demonstration project is to develop, test and deploy a 12m 100% electric foiling CTV, "eFoiler Small-CTV" and shore-based charging infrastructure, to deliver zero emission crew transfer operations at Ørsted's Barrow wind farm. Initially the vessel will be delivered with the single propulsion configuration to complete basic training, trials, and demonstrations, and then it will be retrofitted with Artemis’ newly developed dual propulsion system allowing the vessel then to undertake ‘full’ trials & demonstrations.

Northern Ireland is heavily reliant on fossil fuels costing £9bn p.a. but with huge potential to harness renewables due to its location / geography. The Net Zero Belfast project will assess the potential to conduct green hydrogen (GH) and e fuel testing in the Belfast Innovation District (BID), the results of which will provide assurance on performance, suitability and safety to enable scaling and adoption of GH in NI and the UK. This GH and e fuel capability and capacity could help inform regulation, policy, standards and enable UK scaling to support net zero ambitions by providing accurate measurement of performance and safety. This would give confidence to consumers and society to encourage GH and e fuel adoption. BID's location, unique ownership (single ultimate landowner Belfast Harbour Commissioners) and components (industry, academia, City Deal investment, digital infrastructure, tech capability and skills) make it a perfect place for demonstrating at scale, and across numerous sectors, the use cases for GH and e fuels. BID is home to producers and potential users of GH and e fuels. Unlocking the use cases will accelerate net zero ambitions across NI and potentially the UK. The feasibility will focus on solutions to the non-technical systemic barriers currently preventing deployment of GH and e fuels. This in turn would support delivery of social, environmental and economic benefits providing all our citizens with a cleaner, sustainable, affordable and resilient green energy supply. By growing our burgeoning greentech cluster and supporting the development of a low carbon manufacturing base NI would attract more investment and capital having been established as an innovative net zero hub.

Led by Artemis Technologies and building on the work of the emerging Belfast Maritime Consortium cluster as a global centre of excellence for zero-emission maritime technology, this collaborative R&D project brings together partners from across the whole supply chain to accelerate the detailed design and engineering of a 24m electric foiling Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), the 'eFoiler-CTV', building towards deployment and real-world demonstration of the eFoiler-CTV by March 2025\. Today, there are over 370 high-speed CTVs operating in UK and European waters. On average, CTVs are operational for 250 days a year, burning 1,500 litres of diesel each day, each emitting an incredible 1,278 tonnes CO2e each year. With an estimated 1,687 CTVs required to be built by 2050, to service European O&M market growth, emissions will increase significantly in a 'business as usual' scenario. Therefore, it is imperative that a disruptive solution to decarbonise CTV operations is brought to market quickly. The main challenge with the decarbonisation of high-speed vessels is the lack of viable range. Water is a very dense fluid (830 times denser than air), so it requires a lot of energy to propel a boat through the water. The average range required for daily CTV operations is far greater than technically possible with standard vessels converted to battery or fuel cell operation. Over the last three years, Artemis Technologies has been developing a disruptive electric propulsion system, the 'Artemis-eFoiler'. The innovation integrates a high-power density electric drivetrain into an autonomously controlled hydrofoil, combining technologies from the automotive, yacht racing, and aerospace sectors. As an Artemis-eFoiler propelled vessel accelerates, the hydrofoils lift the hull up and out of the water, greatly reducing the wetted area and therefore drag. Providing the double benefit of both increased speed and fuel efficiency. In CMDC Round 1 eFoiler-CTV Feasibility study, the project partners created a detailed business plan showing cost for adoption of the eFoiler-CTV technology compared to a Diesel FastCat CTV and an electric non-foiling alternative. It was concluded that an eFoiler-CTV is not only technically feasible, but offers significant environmental benefits, as well as enhanced performance, and an increase in the typical CTV operating window. The eFoiler-CTV offers a return on investment for charter that is predominantly superior to fossil fuel alternatives and delivers superior range and performance to alternative zero emission solutions due to the increased drivetrain efficiency, and hydrodynamic benefits of foiling.

Hydrogen is anticipated a primary driver towards decarbonising the maritime sector with the UK and international shipping industry expected to require 75-95TWh in 2050 _\[UK hydrogen strategy publication\]_. The fuel cell market is currently ramping up production with several large factories planned in Europe. In 2020, the global Hydrogen Fuel Cells market size was $2.5B, and expected to reach $19B by the end of 2027, with a CAGR of 33.4% during 2021-2027 _\[Valuates Report\]_. This collaborative R&D project brings together Artemis Technologies, Lloyd's Register, HySafer (Ulster University) and Energia Hydrogen to develop and test a novel Hydrogen Hybrid Range Extender system for Artemis-eFoiler propelled vessels, creating wider opportunities for decarbonisation of existing and new fleets in the commercial small to mid-size vessel markets. Currently, compact high-power density marinised fuel cell systems are not available for small to mid-size commercial vessels such as Pilot and Crew Transfer Vessels. Complications stemming from safe hydrogen storage and the implications of marinisation on the volume of fuel cells, pose significant barriers to entry. Operational requirements for these vessels place a heavy burden on required power, when considering special manoeuvres like safe transfer of technicians onto a wind turbine in the case of a Crew Transfer Vessel. This project will demonstrate a unique Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell offering an alternative to a single energy source. This solution tailors a net zero Hydrogen Hybrid system to the specific requirements of operators in multiple maritime sub-market segments, by optimising expenditure, infrastructure requirements, charge time and range. This is critical to overcome the high entry cost of hydrogen technology for early adopters. It will build on the work of the Belfast Maritime Consortium's advanced green maritime innovation cluster, as well as further develop the critical mass of proven world leading capability and expertise in the design and build of green technologies to support the sectors transition to net zero. Northern Ireland is making significant progress in the growth of zero-emission transport solutions through various national and international projects. It is incredibly important that we continue to build on what has been established and optimise the transport projects in Northern Ireland, leveraging the existing funding arrangements which have been secured from Interreg (€3.2M), OLEV (£3M) and UKRI (£33M), through the development of the Hydrogen Hybrid solution. This project will help build sustainable competitive advantage in the UK.

The key objective of this feasibility study is to ascertain if a 100% electric foiling Pilot Vessel, the 'eFoiler-Pilot', is a technical, and economically, viable solution for pilotage. As an island nation, 95% of UK trade by volume is moved by sea. Every person in the country will consume goods on a daily basis that have been provided to the UK by ship. Almost every ship entering or leaving a port, is required under UK law to engage an Authorised Pilot, who boards the vessel at sea, and takes conduct of the safe navigation of that vessel. Maritime Pilots are key to keeping these essential ships safely transiting in and out of UK ports and waterways ensuring the safe, timely and efficient movement of essential trade. Pilotage is also critical in protecting the national infrastructure and environment from damage or pollution, by eliminating accidents from untrained operators. Maritime Pilots are expert senior mariners who typically hold authorisations to work in a single port or area. Within their coastal area, they specialise in expert knowledge of the weather, tides, water depths, local conditions and traffic in order to navigate ships safely, timely and efficiently, in and out of constrained waterways and ports. In the UK alone, there are over 650 authorised pilots. Today, over 3,200 Pilot Vessels operate globally (around 960 registered in UK and EU), emitting 820,000 tonnes CO2e each year _\[Inventory of Air Emissions, LA Port, 2019\]._ Pilot Vessels account for 2% of all the waterborne emissions of large harbour operations such as Los Angeles. As the need for pilot vessels is expected to follow the anticipated growth of 6.4% of the world merchant fleet over the next 5 years, it is imperative that a disruptive solution to decarbonise Pilot Vessel operations is brought to market quickly. This project will ascertain the feasibility of the Artemis-eFoiler electric propulsion system as a solution to decarbonise Pilot vessel operations. **Key Objectives** * To undertake data collection and analysis of typical Pilot vessel duty cycles * Develop a Digital Twin of an optimised Artemis-eFoiler electric propulsion system and vessel platform (eFoiler-Pilot); * Develop a full mission simulation of the eFoiler-Pilot undertaking Pilot transfer operations in the Artemis Technologies simulator; * Investigate the potential reduction of lifecycle emissions of the solution and any barriers to adoption; and * Create a regulatory roadmap for the eFoiler-Pilot and plan for large-scale demonstration of the solution.

The United Kingdom has embarked on a journey to become a world leader in the green industrial revolution and global decarbonisation. The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition will play a crucial role in identifying the next generation of innovative technologies and solutions that will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in those hard-to-reach places such as maritime operations and shipping. The most significant challenge to achieving net zero emissions in transport sectors, including maritime, is the requirement for the rapid development of both the energy supply, and charging infrastructure, required to facilitate the global transition to zero-emission mobility. Building on the work of the emerging Belfast Maritime Consortium cluster as a global centre of excellence for zero-emission maritime technology, the Northern Ireland Green Seas consortium partners will leverage their blended experience in Energy, Port and Vessel operations alongside Northern Ireland's manufacturing expertise and maritime heritage to identify and investigate zero-emission solutions for port and vessel operations. Various scenarios have been developed to assess the optimal decarbonisation strategy for a large freight and transport port (Belfast Harbour), a small leisure port (Bangor Marina) and a remote island harbour (Rathlin Island). This feasibility study will consider practical real-life scenarios out to 2030 and beyond to assess the energy requirements of the different maritime locations and determine the pathways for achieving Net-Zero by 2050\. These include battery energy storage to support the charging of electrified vessels and freight handling, green hydrogen production and bunkering, shore side electrical grid infrastructure required for cold ironing and freight handling and renewable energy supply. Another key aspect of this project is the development of cyber secure digitalisation, autonomy strategies and scenario planning, developed using a detailed digital twin process. The main outputs of this assessment will be fully costed plan for a large-scale demonstration of the solutions, including any barriers to adoption, and an investigation into the potential reduction of lifecycle emissions of the solutions. _"I welcome this feasibility study to place Belfast at the heart of global transition to zero emission maritime. Belfast has considerable experience in the maritime and aeronautical sectors and is building a reputation in sustainable transport technologies. The city is advancing a considerable digital twin capability, to demonstrate new solutions, and also has leading expertise in intelligent communications both of which are included in this exciting proposition"_. Jayne Brady Belfast City Digital Innovation Commissioner

This project will factory test a prototype electric charging point for an offshore wind turbine, with subsequent installation, testing and demonstration of its use in real-world field trials charging a battery on a crew transfer vessel (CTV). Offshore wind's ability to provide clean, green power will provide the cornerstone of the UK's 'net-zero' target. Despite emissions from wind power being far lower than Fossil Fuels there is a drive within the industry to make this a truly zero-emissions source of electricity. CTVs are the most common vessel used in the operations and maintenance of Offshore Wind Farms and they typically burn Marine Gasoil(MGO), a fuel similar to diesel with its associated high emissions. Battery electric CTVs (eCTVs) have the potential to replace MGO for zero-emission operations but as with the early days of electric cars, battery energy density mean that they have a limited range. At present, charging infrastructure is only available in port which means that only a small portion of turbines are practically accessible by eCTVs. Placing a charging point in 'the field' will mean that eCTVs will be able to operate with zero-emission on turbines considerably further from shore. This project will design, build, and test an electric charge point situated on a wind turbine. This approach will access the infrastructure already in place (turbine platform, electrical cables) to provide renewable electricity to vessels. As an eCTV 'docks' with the turbine a cable reel will lower down an electrical charge connection which will plug in to the vessel and charge a battery on-board. Although the technology necessary for this is relatively mature this has yet to be done before and so this project will need to develop standards, working practices and procedures in order to safely carry this out at sea. This project is led by the highly skilled marine electrical engineers of UK based MJR Power and automation who will develop a high value product that can be installed across the ever-growing number of wind farms both in UK waters and across the world. Vessel operator tidal transit, vessel designer Artemis technologies, wind farm operator Xceco, and the offshore renewables experts at OREcatapult will be partners on this project, providing the skills, expertise, and vessels necessary to carry out the trials. All partners are committed to decarbonisation and this project will place them at the forefront of innovation in this field.

The last 10 years have seen unprecedented growth in the contribution of offshore wind power to the UK's energy needs. This growth is set to accelerate over the next decade, with a target to increase UK Offshore Wind capacity from 10GW today, to 50GW by 2030\. Today, there are over 90 high-speed Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) operating in UK waters, and a further 280 in the EU. On average, CTVs are operational for 250 days a year, burning 1,500 litres of diesel each day, resulting in a total of 472,850 tonnes CO2 of emissions across UK and EU each year. With an estimated 1,687 CTV vessels required to be built by 2050, to service the forecasted exponential growth in the UK and European offshore wind sectors, emissions are set to increase significantly in a 'business as usual' scenario. Therefore, it is imperative that a disruptive solution to decarbonise CTV operations is brought to market quickly. Led by Artemis Technologies and building on the work of the emerging Belfast Maritime Consortium cluster as a global centre of excellence for zero-emission maritime technology, this project brings together partners from across the whole supply chain to investigate the feasibility of the Artemis eFoiler(tm)electric propulsion system as a transformative solution to decarbonise global CTV operations. **Key Objectives:** * Validate the technical and environmental benefits of the Artemis eFoiler(tm) electric propulsion system and correlation with Digital Twin simulations; * Develop a Digital Twin of an optimised Artemis eFoiler(tm) electric propulsion system and vessel platform (eFoiler-CTV); * Full mission simulation of the eFoiler-CTV undertaking crew transfer operations in the Artemis Technologies simulator; * Investigate the potential reduction of lifecycle emissions of the solution and any barriers to future adoption; and * Create a regulatory roadmap for the eFoiler-CTV and plan for large-scale demonstration of the solution. Supporting the UK's Clean Maritime Plan, the results of this project will turbocharge the UK priorities of 'building back better, supporting green jobs, and accelerating our path to net zero'. The eFoiler-CTV has the potential to revitalise our ports and coastal communities, demonstrate the strength of the UK maritime sector, and its capability to deliver on the government's ambitious Net Zero target.