Artemis Technologies unveils electric hydrofoil pilot boat
The Artemis EF-12 Pilot has been developed specifically for pilot transfer operations and is currently undergoing sea trials ahead of its entry into regular service. The vessel combines a battery-electric powertrain with hydrofoil technology, which lifts the hull out of the water during transit. This reduces hydrodynamic drag, lowering energy consumption while improving handling and reducing wake. The boat will later be available in two variants: with one or two propulsion units.
According to Artemis Technologies, the vessel is based on the company’s proprietary eFoiler platform, which has accumulated more than four years of real-world operational testing. An active flight control system is designed to maintain stable performance across a range of weather and sea conditions. Artemis has also tailored the deck layout to meet the specific operational and safety requirements of pilot transfer services.
The company expects demand for zero-emission specialist vessels in port operations to grow in the coming years. Customers that have already ordered the EF-12 Pilot include Brabo in Belgium, the Swedish Maritime Administration, Noatum Maritime in Abu Dhabi and the Port of Tyne in the United Kingdom.
With the introduction of the EF-12 Pilot, Artemis Technologies is further expanding its portfolio of electric hydrofoil vessels. In addition to pilot transfer boats, the company offers electric workboats and passenger ferries aimed at helping ports, maritime operators and shipping companies reduce emissions and advance their decarbonisation strategies.
Artemis Technologies’ hydrofoil technology is already being deployed in operational environments. Since spring 2025, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has been testing a fully electric EF-12 Workboat in day-to-day port operations. The trial is assessing the vessel’s handling characteristics, reliability and suitability for routine maritime tasks. The results are expected to support decisions on the future electrification of the port authority’s fleet.
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