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Hydrofoiling Ferry Could Prevent Seasonal Travel Disruption at Isles of Scilly

Hydrofoiling Ferry Could Prevent Seasonal Travel Disruption at Isles of Scilly

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Artemis Technologies is leading a feasibility study on the establishment of a new ferry service between Newlyn in Cornwall and St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly, around 30 miles off the

Artemis Technologies is leading a feasibility study on the establishment of a new ferry service between Newlyn in Cornwall and St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly, around 30 miles off the southwestern tip of Cornwall, England, in the Atlantic Ocean.

The study will assess the technical and commercial viability of deploying the Artemis EF-24 Passenger, a 100% electric, high-speed hydrofoil ferry, to provide a reliable, year-round passenger and cargo service on a route where no winter ferry currently operates and air travel is frequently disrupted by bad weather.

Powered by Artemis Technologies’ proprietary eFoiler® technology, the Artemis EF-24 Passenger flies above the water on hydrofoils, dramatically reducing drag and energy use while ensuring a smoother and more comfortable journey in rough seas.

Alongside Artemis Technologies and FRS Group, the project brings together a consortium of partners including Connected Places Catapult and the Council of the Isles of Scilly. Together with local government, harbour authorities and transport planners, the team will assess port-side charging needs, integration with local transport networks and regulatory pathways to make the corridor a reality.

Councillor Robert Francis, the Chairman of the Council of the Isles of Scilly, said: “Currently, people travelling to or from the

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