[Stronsaylimpet] Hydrofoil for Orkney Ferries

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/From Mellissa Thomson on Facebook:/
Home from a superb trip to Belfast to see the Artemis Technologies 100% 
electric hydrofoil vessels.
What you see in the videos/photos is similar to what is coming to Orkney 
Ferries later this summer. The first one will be a 12m passenger version 
of the workboat and following with a 24m larger passenger vessel coming 
next spring.
This is a trial and we must not forget that but we’ll certainly be 
putting them through their paces here in Orkney. If it can work here it 
can surely work anywhere.
Incredibly professional set up in Belfast. The team involved in the new 
technology are at the absolute top of their game, there’s everyone from 
naval architects, engineers in everything from vessel design, battery 
technology to wave heights. I have to admit to being hugely impressed 
and very proud that Orkney Ferries are involved.
They had a huge simulator which was great to see the OF crew putting 
through its paces.
Again these are a trial but if they can provide a better service to the 
isles, then all the better.
As much as I hate hearing myself, have a listen back to Radio Orkney on 
Thursday 21st March, think it’s 13 minutes in.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001xp81.

May be an image of boat
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