James Morfee

James is an accomplished marine engineer with a specialized focus on marine electrification. With a background as a seafaring engineer, he combines hands-on maritime experience with technical expertise in electric propulsion systems. His achievements include the successful delivery of commercially operating electric vessels, underlining his role in advancing sustainable maritime practices. As a chartered professional engineer (CPEng), James's insights are informed by practical experience and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship in marine engineering.

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Presentation

Real-world performance of electric hydrofoiling vessels in commercial operations

This case study is of an innovative, fully electric hydrofoiling vessel, which can revolutionize commercial maritime operations including ferries, water taxis and tourism. A technical description of a fully hydrofoiling system will be presented, focusing on its significant reduction in water resistance and energy efficiency over traditional vessels. Real-world performance data will be discussed alongside case studies of example routes. Additionally, conceptual designs and performance of larger vessels will be presented.