Artemis Technologies, a Belfast-based green ferry company, has fixed a multi-million dollar deal with luxury yacht builder Delta Marine, based in Seattle. The agreement, which was formalised through a memorandum of understanding, will support Artemis’s pioneering work in zero-emission maritime technology.

The deal marks another milestone in the company's expansion into the US market. Artemis is known for its revolutionary hydrofoil technology, which enables zero-emission maritime transport. The partnership with Delta Marine, which manufactures some of the world’s most prestigious yachts, will help drive clean energy solutions in the maritime industry.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, who is currently visiting the US as part of a St. Patrick’s Day-themed trip, praised the agreement. "It is fantastic to see Artemis Technologies expanding in the US and securing high-profile partnerships that will accelerate the transition to sustainable maritime transport," she said. "The north is home to world-leading innovation in clean tech, and Artemis Technologies’ revolutionary hydrofoil technology represents a significant opportunity to decarbonise maritime transport”, she further added.

David Tyler, co-founder of Artemis Technologies, acknowledged the vital role of Invest NI in facilitating their US expansion. “The US is a crucial market for our business, and this partnership with Delta Marine is a significant milestone in our global growth strategy,” he stated. The co-founder also added that the company is proud to represent Northern Ireland on the international stage.

Artemis Technologies, which opened a US office in Brooklyn last year, is also working with Miami-based Urbanlink to supply 20 of its hydrofoil vessels. Kieran Donoghue, CEO of Invest NI, emphasised that Artemis’s success highlights Northern Ireland's leadership in green maritime technology. Moreover, Dr Archibald claimed that the partnerships forged on this trip will help strengthen economic ties and position Northern Ireland as a leader in emerging industries.