Stockholm now features the world’s first electric hydrofoiling ferry in public service, the Candela P-12 “Nova”. Operated in partnership with the local transport authority (SL/Region Stockholm), this innovative boat uses underwater wings (hydrofoils) to lift above the water, enabling it to “fly” silently and smoothly. The ship in the pilot Read more…
Oceanflight Technologies develops flight control and navigation systems for modern hydrofoil boats helping lift maritime mobility to the next level. Their hydrofoil technology platform is designed for boat builders, enabling sustainable electric drive trains and significantly outperforming conventional boats in efficiency. The control system comprises of three essential components: sensing, Read more…
Imagine a water taxi or a ferry which produces zero emissions in operation, meticulously crafted to elevate passenger journeys. Artemis Technologies, a world leader in commercial foiling vessels might be exactly what Doctor Environment prescribed for a mess that Toronto traffic has become. Foiling technology allows vessels to “fly” above Read more…
100% electric, Artemis EF-12 Escape is a luxury zero emissions water taxi crafted to elevate passenger journeys. It is a high-end hydrofoiling water taxi that embodies luxury, sustainable travel. The Artemis EF-12 Escape provides a opulent, comfortable and more sustainable experience for guests onboard while also reducing their environmental impact. Read more…
Blue Orca Marine is a pioneering Canadian Indigenous-owned company, leading the way in environmentally responsible and sustainable marine solutions. ORCA is a ground-breaking multi-purpose hydrofoil vessel, powered by zero-emission hydrogen technology. This foiling vessel not only sets new benchmarks in marine transportation; it symbolizes unwavering dedication to minimizing environmental impact Read more…
One of the earliest hydrofoil accounts is credited to Thomas Moy, an English engineer who in 1861 installed a set on a boat in the Surrey Canal and noted that when the vessel was towed, it was lifted ‘quite out of the water’. William Meacham explained the foiling principal and Read more…
World’s largest foiling motor yacht is set to launch this year. This foiling vessel measures 14.7m (48ft 3in) overall, has a maximum beam of 4.5m (14ft 9in) and has a potential top speed of 30 knots while hydrofoiling. This electrified yacht is the latest in foiling mobility innovation, the collaboration Read more…
In 2013 the America’s Cup went foiling as Oracle Team USA beat Emirates Team New Zealand both sailing foiling 72ft catamarans, the AC72s. The AC72 (America’s Cup 72 class) is a class of hydrofoiling wingsail catamarans built to a box rule, which governs the construction and operation of yachts competing Read more…
HMCS Bras d’Or (FHE 400) was a hydrofoil that served in the Canadian Forces from 1968 to 1971. During sea trials in 1969, the vessel exceeded 63 knots (117 km/h; 72 mph), making her the fastest unarmed warship in the world at the time. The vessel was originally built from Read more…
Artemis Technologies is an applied technologies spin off from the successful Artemis Racing America’s Cup team. It is named after Artemis, the ancient Greek goddess. It is clean maritime technology company developing commercial vessels which produce zero emissions in operation. Their mission is to decarbonise high-speed maritime transport. Belfast based Read more…