77 Photo: credit our climate change targets, and we have committed to having two electric vessels in service by 2030, with the remainder to follow before 2035.” High-speed electric ferries are also beginning to break into the market. Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel Ferries has worked with Artemis Technology to develop the Artemis EF24, an electric foiling vessel which the partners say will reduce the operator’s annual carbon dioxide emissions by up to 4,150 tonnes. The project has now entered the delivery phase, with the ferry beginning construction. “Throughout our long history, Red Funnel has been proud to pioneer new technology, and our commitment to being brave and finding new ways to put the Isle of Wight on the map has been at the heart of our success,” says Fran Collins, CEO of Red Funnel. “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.” Uber Boat by Thames Clipper also introduced the UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry, Orbit Clipper. Constructed by the Wight Shipyard Company, the 150-passenger vessel is now sailing across the Thames in London seven days a week. “This zero-emission solution also comes after the recent launch of our FEATURE Uber Boat by Thames Clippers’ CEO Sean Collins and COO Geoff Symonds on Orbit Clipper during its construction Photo: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
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