This footage was filmed and produced 5 October 2023.

A defence minister has praised Northern Ireland industry as she took a ride on a “flying” ferry.

Baroness Goldie visited a number of sites in Belfast on Thursday, including Artemis Technologies which is developing electric powered ships that “fly” above the surface of the water.

It uses hydrofoils to lift the boat’s hull out of the water, significantly reducing drag and increasing efficiency, and helps to substantially curtail greenhouse gas emissions.

The minister was briefed on their latest advancements in sustainable maritime transportation, and discussed the continued opportunities for green maritime jobs in Northern Ireland, as the company continues to expand.

The peer also visited Harland and Wolff which received a major boon last year when the Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced the awarding of a contract to build three new Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) support vessels.

Harland and Wolff is part of the Team Resolute consortium which won the MoD contract.

Baroness Goldie praised an “extraordinary” experience on the Artemis ship, adding it was fascinating to see the cutting-edge technology in action.