Noatum Maritime orders electric pilot boat

Noatum Maritime, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group, has ordered a fully electric pilot boat from Irish maritime tech company Artemis Technologies for use in the UAE.

IMAGE: Illustration of Artemis Technologies’ Artemis EF-12 pilot vessel. Artemis Technologies

A pilot boat is a small vessel that carries navigators to large ships to help them safely enter or leave ports.

Although the immediate impact that this small-scale electric vessel will have on global greenhouse gas emissions might be limited, the vessel holds significance as it provides crucial technical and operational insights that can inform the development of larger-scale electric vessels in the future.

The Artemis EF-12 pilot vessel features an electric propulsion system and can be fully charged in just 60 minutes. It uses hydrofoils to lift its hull above the water, which reduces drag and improves energy efficiency, according to Artemis Technologies.

By Tuhin Roy

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