Artemis Technologies has successfully demonstrated its 100% electric EF-12 crew transfer vessel at Vattenfall’s 96MW Aberdeen Bay wind farm.
The sea trial featured the dual propulsion eFoiler system, which allows the vessel to foil above waves and aims to reduce seasickness and emissions in offshore operations.
The test was part-funded by the UK Government through the UK SHORE programme and carried out in partnership with ORE Catapult, which has collaborated with Vattenfall at the site since 2019.
Tidal Transit provided operational expertise and support for the demonstration.
“Facilitating this demonstration was an important step in supporting the decarbonisation of wind farm operations,” said Kenneth Henriksen, product manager at Vattenfall.
“At Tidal Transit, we’re proud to have supported Artemis Technologies in demonstrating the operational benefits and practical applications of E-CTVs,” said Leo Hambro, commercial director.
Dr Iain Percy, chief executive of Artemis Technologies, said the demonstration was essential to test “the vessel’s stability, efficiency, and performance” under real-world conditions.