Red Funnel's electric ferry marks major milestone as it enters delivery stage
Red Funnel Ferries and Artemis Technologies have reached an ‘exciting milestone’ to create a new electric ferry.
Red Funnel Ferries and Artemis Technologies have announced they have reached the delivery stage of a next generation electric ferry.
Fran Collins, CEO of Red Funnel, said: "We’re thrilled to have reached this exciting milestone in our partnership with Artemis Technologies.
“Moving into the delivery phase is the next step in updating our fleet to align with our long-term sustainability and decarbonisation goals while also providing a resilient lifeline service for our customers
“We are extremely excited to embark on this journey together and are delighted to be working with Artemis Technologies at the forefront of sustainable ferry travel, paving the way for generations to come.”
The Artemis EF-24 passenger ferry is a groundbreaking high-performance electric foiling vessel, which operates with zero emissions. Designed for a new generation of clean, sustainable ferry travel, it sets a new standard for efficiency.
Leanna Lakes, operations director at Red Funnel, said: "This is an incredibly exciting moment for the Isle of Wight and for Red Funnel, and I have no doubt that the team will carry this project over the line with the same passion and dedication that has brought us to this stage.
“The introduction of this cutting-edge technology presents a huge opportunity for Red Funnel to lead the way in sustainable ferry travel, setting new standards for the industry.”