Naikai Zosen Setoda launched FERRY OSUMI 11
A new ro-pax, FERRY OSUMI 11 for Kagoshima-based Iwasaki Corporation was launched at Naikai Zosen Setoda shipyard in Onomichi, Hiroshima prefecture.
FERRY OSUMI 11 is the first ferry of two ferries for Iwasaki Corporation and is expected to be completed in this autumn. She is set to enter service between Kamoike and Tarumizu in Kagoshima prefecture (14.5km).
deugro announces two new wind turbine transporting ro-ro’s in cooperation with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and Amasus Offshore B.V.
deugro Denmark and its partners Siemens Gamesa and Amasus Offshore B.V. will bring two newly designed ro-ro vessels−customized for transporting offshore wind turbine components−to the market. Siemens Gamesa and deugro have entered into a long-term charter agreement for the two newbuild vessels, ROTRA FUTURA and ROTRA HORIZON, which will be delivered in 2025.
Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö Q1 2023 financials
Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö had its turnover increased by 36% to EUR 39.3m in Q1 compared to the same period last year. Operating profit amounted to *EUR -5.4m (EUR -5.6m), while the result for the accounting period was EUR -5.6m (EUR -4.0m). 534,178 passengers were carried (+51%).
Construction milestones met for LOCH INDAAL and first of two Little Minch ferries
Two milestones were met in the construction of four CMAL vessels at Cemre shipyard in Turkey on 24 May. The first saw the keel laying for the newly named LOCH INDAAL, the sister ship of ISLE OF ISLAY, which will both serve Islay and Jura. The second marked the steel cutting of the first as-yet-unnamed Little Minch vessel.
Continued increase in Swedish passenger traffic during 2022
The number of Swedish passengers increased for the second year in a row and is approaching the levels seen before the pandemic broke out in 2020 according to official statistics from Trafikanalys. That is still around 5 million passengers fewer than in 2018 and 2019. The number of passengers to and from Swedish ports in international traffic increased by 59 percent, to 21.7 million in 2022 compared to 2021.
Arriving passengers in domestic traffic were 1.85 million, the same level as in 2021. This shows new official statistics from Trafikanalys.
GNV charters CADENA 3 for the summer
Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) has chartered the 2,600 lm capacity CADENA 3 for the busy summer months. This time the 2003-built ro-ro will operate between Genoa and Palermo, on the island of Sicily, providing resilience to GNV’s services from the Italian mainland.
POSIDONIA sold to Caremar
Following the delivery of their new CAP DE BARBARIA, Balearia have sold its 1980-built POSIDONIA to Italy’s Caremar which have meanwhile renamed it NEREIDE.
Ascension Day traffic record for Bornholmslinjen
Never before have there been more people and cars back and forth to Bornholm during an Ascension holiday like the one in 2023. Almost 48,000 traveled from and including Wednesday to Sunday, thereby breaking the record from 2022.
This year the new EXPRESS 5, together with EXPRESS 1 shared the task of getting passengers and cars back and forth to Bornholm.
Corsica Ferries to seek optimal sustainability with Wärtsilä’s Decarbonisation Modelling service
Wärtsilä will carry out Decarbonisation Modelling on two vessels in the Corsica Ferries fleet. The study will create a digital model of the two ships to simulate the effect of various decarbonisation technologies on their environmental compliance. This will enable accurate evaluation of the efficiency gains possible through the implementation of the latest technical innovations. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in March 2023.
Incat Tasmania delivers high-speed catamaran for South Korea
Incat Tasmania has handed over the 76-metre high-speed passenger catamaran EL DORADO EXPRESS to South Korea’s Daezer Ferry. EL DORADO EXPRESS is predominately a passenger craft with ramp and cargo space forward.
She will operate for Daezer Ferry on the crossing between Pohang and Ulleung, an island 117 nautical miles off the eastern coast of South Korea supporting the needs of local residents and providing a service for tourists to the Islands.
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2023年05月28日
2023年05月24日
岩崎コーポレーション（株）
2023年5月23日、内海造船瀬戸田工場で、岩崎コーポレーション（鴨池・垂水フェリー）向けの「フェリー第十一おおすみ」（約1,500gt）が進水した。2023年秋に竣工予定。
2023年05月19日
Shippax Newsletter– week 20
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Tallink Grupp’s new Menu Nordic
Tallink Grupp has launched a new five-course gourmet menu titled Menu Nordic for the delight of fine dining enthusiasts travelling on the company’s cruise vessels on routes between Helsinki-Stockholm and Tallinn-Stockholm.
Irish Continental Group trading update
Irish Continental Group (ICG) issued a trading update which covers carryings for the year to date to 6 May 2023 and financial information for the first four months of 2023, i.e. 1 January to 30 April with comparisons against the corresponding period in 2022.
Ferries Division
Total revenues recorded in the period to 30 April amounted to EUR 106.9 million (2022: EUR 98.3 million) (including intra-division charter income), an 8.7% increase on the prior year.
For the year to 6 May, Irish Ferries carried 129,600 cars, an increase of 5.9% on the previous year. Freight carryings were 229,200 ro-ro units, an increase of 3.2% compared with 2022.
Names announced for new CMAL Islay vessels
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has announced ISLE OF ISLAY and LOCH INDAAL as the names for the two new ferries to serve Islay and Jura following a public vote.
Over 1,300 votes were cast, with ISLE OF ISLAY being the most popular name, and LOCH INDAAL and PIONEER in close second and third place.
Gotlandsbolaget Q1 2023 financial result
Revenues amounted to SEK 362.9 million (495.1) in Q1 2023 for Gotlandsbolaget. The costs amounted to SEK -425.8 million (-593.6). Revenues and costs during the quarter are lower than the previous year mainly as a result of items relating to Stockholms Reparationsvarv and Hansa Destinations being included, as well as for the four product tankers that were sold in autumn 2022. Adjusted operating profit amounted to SEK -62.9 million (-98.5).
Trasmed Grimaldi and Insotel Marine Group create the Ferry Alliance with the aim of enriching the global travel proposal for the Balearic market
Trasmed and IMG, the maritime division of Insotel (with its shipping companies Trasmapi, Menorca Lines, Formentera Lines and Formentera Cargo), create the Ferry Alliance, in order to provide a global proposal for the Balearic market and under which they will offer all their maritime services for passengers and cargo, as well as the action of both companies in their respective.
Corsica Linea and Wärtsilä sign long-term optimization agreement for A GALEOTTA
Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year Guaranteed Asset Performance (GAP) agreement with Corsica Linea. The agreement is designed to ensure optimal performance of the power systems onboard the company’s new LNG-fuelled A GALEOTTA, which sail between Marseille and Corsica in France.
Norled signed major contract with Brødrene Aa for three electric high-speed ferries with battery exchange solution
Norled signed a contract with Brødrene Aa for the construction of three new 45m electric fast ferries, the single largest contract ever for Brødrene Aa and worth over NOK 420m.
The three ferries will be equipped with the battery exchange solution SHIFTR, a system where battery packs are exchanged at scheduled calls and are replaced with fully charged battery packs that are taken on board. The system is designed to be able to swap out two empty batteries with fully charged batteries in about three minutes.
CalMac’s chartered catamaran ALFRED finally enters service
CalMac’s chartered catamaran ferry ALFRED finally entered service on the company’s Ardrossan to Brodick service on 12 May, becoming the second vessel on the route. The catamaran, owned by another Scottish ferry operator Pentland Ferries has been chartered by Transport Scotland for nine months, at a cost of GBP 9 million, to add resilience to Scotland’s largest ferry operator’s west coast service.
AG EMS selects Hogia Ferry Systems
German ferry operator Aktien-Gesellschaft EMS (“AG EMS”) has partnered with Hogia Ferry Systems to implement their standard reservation software BOOKIT.
AG EMS operates a ferry service between Emden and the island Borkum, using both traditional and high-speed ferries. The company will also use BOOKIT for its river cruises and excursions.
Princess Cruises names second Sphere Class ship STAR PRINCESS
Princess Cruises revealed the name of its second Sphere Class cruise ship – STAR PRINCESS, which will sail an inaugural season of Mediterranean voyages when she debuts in August 2025.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard, STAR PRINCESS joins SUN PRINCESS as the largest ships ever built for Princess at 175,500 gt and carrying 4,300 guests.
The Beeline turns 60 with 315 million passengers transported to date
The Beeline, the route between Puttgarden in Germany and Rødby in Denmark, was inaugurated in 1963 – 18 years after the end of World War 2. At that time, zero direct emissions or sustainability were not on the agenda. Rather, the aftermath of the war was still clearly visible, and the speeches given at the opening clearly reflected this.
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Tallink Grupp’s new Menu Nordic
Tallink Grupp has launched a new five-course gourmet menu titled Menu Nordic for the delight of fine dining enthusiasts travelling on the company’s cruise vessels on routes between Helsinki-Stockholm and Tallinn-Stockholm.
Irish Continental Group trading update
Irish Continental Group (ICG) issued a trading update which covers carryings for the year to date to 6 May 2023 and financial information for the first four months of 2023, i.e. 1 January to 30 April with comparisons against the corresponding period in 2022.
Ferries Division
Total revenues recorded in the period to 30 April amounted to EUR 106.9 million (2022: EUR 98.3 million) (including intra-division charter income), an 8.7% increase on the prior year.
For the year to 6 May, Irish Ferries carried 129,600 cars, an increase of 5.9% on the previous year. Freight carryings were 229,200 ro-ro units, an increase of 3.2% compared with 2022.
Names announced for new CMAL Islay vessels
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has announced ISLE OF ISLAY and LOCH INDAAL as the names for the two new ferries to serve Islay and Jura following a public vote.
Over 1,300 votes were cast, with ISLE OF ISLAY being the most popular name, and LOCH INDAAL and PIONEER in close second and third place.
Gotlandsbolaget Q1 2023 financial result
Revenues amounted to SEK 362.9 million (495.1) in Q1 2023 for Gotlandsbolaget. The costs amounted to SEK -425.8 million (-593.6). Revenues and costs during the quarter are lower than the previous year mainly as a result of items relating to Stockholms Reparationsvarv and Hansa Destinations being included, as well as for the four product tankers that were sold in autumn 2022. Adjusted operating profit amounted to SEK -62.9 million (-98.5).
Trasmed Grimaldi and Insotel Marine Group create the Ferry Alliance with the aim of enriching the global travel proposal for the Balearic market
Trasmed and IMG, the maritime division of Insotel (with its shipping companies Trasmapi, Menorca Lines, Formentera Lines and Formentera Cargo), create the Ferry Alliance, in order to provide a global proposal for the Balearic market and under which they will offer all their maritime services for passengers and cargo, as well as the action of both companies in their respective.
Corsica Linea and Wärtsilä sign long-term optimization agreement for A GALEOTTA
Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year Guaranteed Asset Performance (GAP) agreement with Corsica Linea. The agreement is designed to ensure optimal performance of the power systems onboard the company’s new LNG-fuelled A GALEOTTA, which sail between Marseille and Corsica in France.
Norled signed major contract with Brødrene Aa for three electric high-speed ferries with battery exchange solution
Norled signed a contract with Brødrene Aa for the construction of three new 45m electric fast ferries, the single largest contract ever for Brødrene Aa and worth over NOK 420m.
The three ferries will be equipped with the battery exchange solution SHIFTR, a system where battery packs are exchanged at scheduled calls and are replaced with fully charged battery packs that are taken on board. The system is designed to be able to swap out two empty batteries with fully charged batteries in about three minutes.
CalMac’s chartered catamaran ALFRED finally enters service
CalMac’s chartered catamaran ferry ALFRED finally entered service on the company’s Ardrossan to Brodick service on 12 May, becoming the second vessel on the route. The catamaran, owned by another Scottish ferry operator Pentland Ferries has been chartered by Transport Scotland for nine months, at a cost of GBP 9 million, to add resilience to Scotland’s largest ferry operator’s west coast service.
AG EMS selects Hogia Ferry Systems
German ferry operator Aktien-Gesellschaft EMS (“AG EMS”) has partnered with Hogia Ferry Systems to implement their standard reservation software BOOKIT.
AG EMS operates a ferry service between Emden and the island Borkum, using both traditional and high-speed ferries. The company will also use BOOKIT for its river cruises and excursions.
Princess Cruises names second Sphere Class ship STAR PRINCESS
Princess Cruises revealed the name of its second Sphere Class cruise ship – STAR PRINCESS, which will sail an inaugural season of Mediterranean voyages when she debuts in August 2025.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard, STAR PRINCESS joins SUN PRINCESS as the largest ships ever built for Princess at 175,500 gt and carrying 4,300 guests.
The Beeline turns 60 with 315 million passengers transported to date
The Beeline, the route between Puttgarden in Germany and Rødby in Denmark, was inaugurated in 1963 – 18 years after the end of World War 2. At that time, zero direct emissions or sustainability were not on the agenda. Rather, the aftermath of the war was still clearly visible, and the speeches given at the opening clearly reflected this.
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2023年05月13日
Shippax Newsletter– week 19
Many news this week. We add them by publishing date in this newsletter, so don't forget to scroll all the way down in order not to miss anything.
We wish you a really nice weekend
Change of dates to 13-15 May 2024
Unfortunately we needed to push the dates of next year’s Shippax Ferry Conference one day forward. New dates are now 13-15 May 2024.
We are looking forward to welcome you then.
Although the conference website is not-yet fully updated, it is possible to register early to secure a seat https://www.shippaxferryconference.com/
Shippax Ferry Conference 2024 will be held on board Tallink's BALTIC QUEEN, sailing between Stockholm-Tallinn-Stockholm.
Baleària’s hybrid electric H2 Ready ferry CAP DE BARBARIA delivered
CAP DE BARBARIA c Balearia
CAP DE BARBARIA c Balearia
Baleària’s Ibiza to Formentera ferry CAP DE BARBARIA has been delivered from Armon de Vigo shipyard. The hybrid electric ferry can achieve zero emissions in approaches and stays in port and is H2 Ready.
CAP DE BARBARIA is 82 metres long and 15.5 metres wide and is able to navigate at up to 14 knots. It can transport up to 240 lm of cargo-approximately 14 trucks- and 390 passengers. The double ended design and a 360 degree azimuth electric propulsion allow great agility in loading and unloading operations and in manoeuvres.
The CAP DE BARBARIA begins its services as H2 Ready, that is, prepared to be able to install a hydrogen system with a 200 kW cell, a storage capacity that would allow its use for 24 hours and the supply of 30% of the required energy by the ship..
Methane slip from state-of-the-art LNG-powered vessels – the AURORA BOTNIA case
Researchers from VTT recently studied methane slip* of two Wärtsilä 31DF engines onboard Wasaline’s AURORA BOTNIA - one in standard configuration and the other piloting a new combustion concept by Wärtsilä. The study showed that overall methane emissions were lower than previous onboard studies have reported. Results also indicate that the upgraded engine technology has great potential to reduce overall emissions (including both CO2 and methane).
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s MANXMAN delivered
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s new GBP 78 million ro-pax ferry MANXMAN has been delivered from South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. The delivery voyage will take approximately 30 days, followed by a stop on the South Coast of England for final fittings.
MANXMAN will enter service on the Douglas-Heysham route, across the Irish Sea, and has been built as the larger replacement for BEN-MY-CHREE. It can carry 949 passengers compared to 630 for the latter.
DFDS Q1 2023 financials and April volumes released
DFDS reported Q1 revenue up with 9% to DKK 6.3bn and EBITDA up 23% to DKK 1.0bn. Passenger numbers continued to increase, while a slowdown in freight was seen.
The number of passengers continued to recover and increased 22.3% to 406,000 equal to 84% of volumes in April 2019, the latest comparable month pre-Covid-19. The number of cars equalled 79% of volumes in 2019.
Total freight volumes in April 2023 were 18.7% below 2022. Volumes were 7.7% below 2022 adjusted for Channel that is impacted by a general market decrease and overcapacity.
Höegh Autoliners forms partnership for ammonia supply to new Aurora class PCTC’s
Höegh Autoliners and Norwegian green energy provider North Ammonia announced a partnership for future supply, distribution, delivery, and consumption of green ammonia to the eight 9,100 CEU capacity Aurora class PCTC’s that will be delivered starting from the second half of 2024.
The partnership will enable Höegh Autoliners to meet their commitment to powering at least 5% of their deep-sea operation with green ammonia by 2030 (part of their First Movers Coalition pledge) and their aim of consuming at least 100 000 metric tonnes of green ammonia within their fleet by that same year.
Tenders called for the construction of new ro-ro and ferry port in Cagliari
The Sardinian port of Cagliari is moving forward into a major modernisation programme. The Port Authority of the Sea of Sardinia has called for tenders for the construction of a new ro-ro and ferry port, outside of the existing facility in the historic port, for the Port Canale of Cagliari.
The new port will cost EUR 298 million to build, with construction taking place over five years.
Baleària charters ro-pax VISBORG to operate between Almeria and Nador
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has chartered Destination Gotland’s ro-pax VISBORG to operate between Almeria and Nador during OPE 2023.
The 2003-built VISBORG is due to arrive in Almeria on 15 May from Klaipeda.
Stena Line boosts freight capacity on Irish Sea with two all-new “NewMax” hybrid ro-ro’s
Two all-new hybrid propulsion ro-ro vessels designed to run on methanol and adding 80% capacity on the Belfast-Heysham route will respond to increasing customer demand for capacity and sustainability performance for Stena Line. Construction of the “NewMax” vessels will begin shortly with launch on the Irish Sea in 2025.
Stena Line has announced that it is constructing two new bespoke freight vessels for its expanding Belfast-Heysham freight service. Each of the two new NAOS designed 147-metre vessels has been designed to maximise freight volumes and will provide 2,800 lane meters of capacity, which is an 80% increase on current ship capacities.
Fincantieri Q1 2023 results
Q1 results in line with FY 2023 guidance. Revenues at EUR 1,764 million, up by 4.9% compared to Q1 2022. EBITDA at EUR 87 million with an EBITDA margin at 4.9% (vs 3.0 as of 31 December 2022). Net Financial Position at EUR 2,922 million (EUR 2,531 million on 31 December 2022), in line with production volumes for the period and delivery schedule, with two cruise ships delivered in April.
Telenor Maritime signs collaboration agreement with Globetech
Telenor Maritime has entered into a collaboration agreement with Globetech AS, strengthening the potential for business development and providing greater market access for both partners. Globetech is a leading provider of ICT technology and services for vessels and floating offshore installations worldwide.
Finnlines’ Q1 2023 financial review
The Finnlines Group recorded revenue totalling EUR 163.1 million (EUR 157.0 million) in Q1, while EBITDA ended at EUR 45.5 million (EUR 35.6 million).
176,000 (199,000) cargo units, 43,000 (36,000) cars (not including passengers’ cars) and 338,000 (374,000) tonnes of freight not possible to measure in units were transported. In addition, some 126,000 (117,000) private and commercial passengers were transported.
Zinus Awarded Contract to Supply Shore Power Solution to Port of Oslo
Zinus has won a contract with PowerCon to supply the Port of Oslo with its CRU500 shore power solution. The objective of the project is to make shore power available for all cruise ships that visit the Port of Oslo.
A dining concept for Finnlines’ new ships: ”Each portion of food must have a story behind it”
Locally, in the Archipelago, grown food flavoured with Mediterranean spices is the essence of the menus. Kespro is the new partner responsible for food service supplies for Finnlines’ ships operating between Finland and Sweden. Finnlines’ new freight-passenger ships in the Superstar class, which will enter the Naantali-Långnäs-Kapellskär route in the autumn, offer a traditional buffet but also a wide range of culinary delights, both food and beverages.
Stena Line expands by acquiring the ferry and ro-ro port operations in Ventspils, Latvia
Stena Line announced that it has acquired the operations of the ferry and ro-ro terminal in the Port of Ventspils, Latvia, representing the latest in a range of investments in the Baltic region, including the addition of upgraded ferries and new ferry routes.
Tallink Grupp Q1 2023 financials and April statistics
Tallink Grupp published its unaudited financial results for Q1 of 2023. Net loss reduced to EUR 5.4 million (net loss of EUR 40 million in Q1 2022). The group’s unaudited consolidated revenue ended at EUR 171.2 million (EUR 106.1 million in Q1 2022), while EBITDA reached EUR 27.1 million (EUR –11 million).
Wallenius and Greencarrier launch the new company Lakeway Link
Wallenius and Greencarrier announced the establishment of Lakeway Link, a new company aimed at reducing heavy traffic by offering extended waterway transport. Thanks to new vessels maximised for the new ship standard, Mälarmax, Lakeway Link will offer more sustainable regular traffic for ro-ro and high and heavy between Lake Mälaren and Poland.
Lakeway Link will traffic the Polish cities of Gdynia and Gdansk to and from Södertälje and Västerås via Lake Mälaren. With the founding of the company, a more sustainable regular service will be opened with fixed departures twice a week from Sweden and Poland, starting at the end of the year.
Royal Caribbean Group Q1 2023 financials
Royal Caribbean Group Q1 2023 financials were stronger than anticipated with total revenues of USD 2.9 bn (USD 1.06 bn), Net Loss was USD 47.9 million (USD 1.17 bn), Adjusted EBITDA was USD 641.7 million (USD -549.7 million), and 1,806,270 (734,809) passengers were carried.
Telenor Maritime wins major extension contract with Brittany Ferries for connectivity solutions
Brittany Ferries has extended its contract with Telenor Maritime for connectivity of its fleet operating on routes between the UK, France, and Spain. The new contract expands the scope of services delivered by Telenor Maritime, enabling a more resilient network for ship to shore communications and a better experience for passengers, crew, and operations.
NOCC Announces Investment Advised by J.P. Morgan Global Alternative’s Global Transportation Group
Norwegian Car Carriers AS (NOCC) announced that institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Global Alternative’s Global Transportation Group have acquired 50% of the company from Klaveness Marine, taking their ownership to 100%. At the same time, NOCC acquired all minority shares in NOCC Atlantic DIS and became 100% owner of the NOCC ATLANTIC. NOCC has a fleet of three Panamax size Pure Car Truck Carriers (about 6,500 CEU capacity) all chartered out on long term charters.
MAN 175D engine now biofuel-ready
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that its MAN 175D engine is formally approved for operation on biofuels, effective immediately. This applies to all standard biofuels such as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuels up to a content of 100%. Crucially, the engine itself does not require any technical adjustments.
Interferry Regulatory Report – Efficacy of Drencher Systems in Relation to Battery Electric Vehicle Fires
Concerns have been raised over ferries carrying Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) as there have been instances of catastrophic failure in the vehicle’s battery pack, resulting in fires that cannot be extinguished. The efficacy of conventional seawater drencher systems in relation to BEV fires has been evaluated under the auspices of LASH FIRE, an EU research project aimed to significantly reduce the risk of fires on board ro-ro ships by developing and validating effective operative and design solutions. Interferry is a member of the LASH FIRE project which runs from September 2019 to August 2023.
GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE, the name of Brittany Ferries’ next hybrid ship
Brittany Ferries has officially announced (although revealed at this year's Shippax Ferry Conference) the name of its forthcoming hybrid ship, which will sail between Portsmouth and Caen. GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE will be the joint-largest hybrid vessel at sea when she joins the Brittany Ferries fleet in May 2025, sailing alongside sister-ship SAINT-MALO.
She will also be the fourth vessel in the fleet to be fuelled by LNG. Powered by two 13,740 kW engines, she will be configured to run on LNG, on battery power or on a combination of the two in hybrid mode.
GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE will replace Brittany Ferries’ NORMANDIE.
CEVA Logistics to operate four deep-sea, dual-fuel hybrid ro-ro vessels under long-term lease
CEVA Logistics is connecting its global automotive customers with more ro-ro vessel capacity thanks to a new 10-year lease the logistics firm has signed with its parent company, CMA CGM. The agreement for four of Eastern Pacific Shipping’s LNG dual-fuel hybrid deep-sea vessels will allow CEVA to transport approximately 140,000 vehicles annually between global markets, especially China and Europe.
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We wish you a really nice weekend
Change of dates to 13-15 May 2024
Unfortunately we needed to push the dates of next year’s Shippax Ferry Conference one day forward. New dates are now 13-15 May 2024.
We are looking forward to welcome you then.
Although the conference website is not-yet fully updated, it is possible to register early to secure a seat https://www.shippaxferryconference.com/
Shippax Ferry Conference 2024 will be held on board Tallink's BALTIC QUEEN, sailing between Stockholm-Tallinn-Stockholm.
Baleària’s hybrid electric H2 Ready ferry CAP DE BARBARIA delivered
CAP DE BARBARIA c Balearia
CAP DE BARBARIA c Balearia
Baleària’s Ibiza to Formentera ferry CAP DE BARBARIA has been delivered from Armon de Vigo shipyard. The hybrid electric ferry can achieve zero emissions in approaches and stays in port and is H2 Ready.
CAP DE BARBARIA is 82 metres long and 15.5 metres wide and is able to navigate at up to 14 knots. It can transport up to 240 lm of cargo-approximately 14 trucks- and 390 passengers. The double ended design and a 360 degree azimuth electric propulsion allow great agility in loading and unloading operations and in manoeuvres.
The CAP DE BARBARIA begins its services as H2 Ready, that is, prepared to be able to install a hydrogen system with a 200 kW cell, a storage capacity that would allow its use for 24 hours and the supply of 30% of the required energy by the ship..
Methane slip from state-of-the-art LNG-powered vessels – the AURORA BOTNIA case
Researchers from VTT recently studied methane slip* of two Wärtsilä 31DF engines onboard Wasaline’s AURORA BOTNIA - one in standard configuration and the other piloting a new combustion concept by Wärtsilä. The study showed that overall methane emissions were lower than previous onboard studies have reported. Results also indicate that the upgraded engine technology has great potential to reduce overall emissions (including both CO2 and methane).
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s MANXMAN delivered
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s new GBP 78 million ro-pax ferry MANXMAN has been delivered from South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. The delivery voyage will take approximately 30 days, followed by a stop on the South Coast of England for final fittings.
MANXMAN will enter service on the Douglas-Heysham route, across the Irish Sea, and has been built as the larger replacement for BEN-MY-CHREE. It can carry 949 passengers compared to 630 for the latter.
DFDS Q1 2023 financials and April volumes released
DFDS reported Q1 revenue up with 9% to DKK 6.3bn and EBITDA up 23% to DKK 1.0bn. Passenger numbers continued to increase, while a slowdown in freight was seen.
The number of passengers continued to recover and increased 22.3% to 406,000 equal to 84% of volumes in April 2019, the latest comparable month pre-Covid-19. The number of cars equalled 79% of volumes in 2019.
Total freight volumes in April 2023 were 18.7% below 2022. Volumes were 7.7% below 2022 adjusted for Channel that is impacted by a general market decrease and overcapacity.
Höegh Autoliners forms partnership for ammonia supply to new Aurora class PCTC’s
Höegh Autoliners and Norwegian green energy provider North Ammonia announced a partnership for future supply, distribution, delivery, and consumption of green ammonia to the eight 9,100 CEU capacity Aurora class PCTC’s that will be delivered starting from the second half of 2024.
The partnership will enable Höegh Autoliners to meet their commitment to powering at least 5% of their deep-sea operation with green ammonia by 2030 (part of their First Movers Coalition pledge) and their aim of consuming at least 100 000 metric tonnes of green ammonia within their fleet by that same year.
Tenders called for the construction of new ro-ro and ferry port in Cagliari
The Sardinian port of Cagliari is moving forward into a major modernisation programme. The Port Authority of the Sea of Sardinia has called for tenders for the construction of a new ro-ro and ferry port, outside of the existing facility in the historic port, for the Port Canale of Cagliari.
The new port will cost EUR 298 million to build, with construction taking place over five years.
Baleària charters ro-pax VISBORG to operate between Almeria and Nador
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has chartered Destination Gotland’s ro-pax VISBORG to operate between Almeria and Nador during OPE 2023.
The 2003-built VISBORG is due to arrive in Almeria on 15 May from Klaipeda.
Stena Line boosts freight capacity on Irish Sea with two all-new “NewMax” hybrid ro-ro’s
Two all-new hybrid propulsion ro-ro vessels designed to run on methanol and adding 80% capacity on the Belfast-Heysham route will respond to increasing customer demand for capacity and sustainability performance for Stena Line. Construction of the “NewMax” vessels will begin shortly with launch on the Irish Sea in 2025.
Stena Line has announced that it is constructing two new bespoke freight vessels for its expanding Belfast-Heysham freight service. Each of the two new NAOS designed 147-metre vessels has been designed to maximise freight volumes and will provide 2,800 lane meters of capacity, which is an 80% increase on current ship capacities.
Fincantieri Q1 2023 results
Q1 results in line with FY 2023 guidance. Revenues at EUR 1,764 million, up by 4.9% compared to Q1 2022. EBITDA at EUR 87 million with an EBITDA margin at 4.9% (vs 3.0 as of 31 December 2022). Net Financial Position at EUR 2,922 million (EUR 2,531 million on 31 December 2022), in line with production volumes for the period and delivery schedule, with two cruise ships delivered in April.
Telenor Maritime signs collaboration agreement with Globetech
Telenor Maritime has entered into a collaboration agreement with Globetech AS, strengthening the potential for business development and providing greater market access for both partners. Globetech is a leading provider of ICT technology and services for vessels and floating offshore installations worldwide.
Finnlines’ Q1 2023 financial review
The Finnlines Group recorded revenue totalling EUR 163.1 million (EUR 157.0 million) in Q1, while EBITDA ended at EUR 45.5 million (EUR 35.6 million).
176,000 (199,000) cargo units, 43,000 (36,000) cars (not including passengers’ cars) and 338,000 (374,000) tonnes of freight not possible to measure in units were transported. In addition, some 126,000 (117,000) private and commercial passengers were transported.
Zinus Awarded Contract to Supply Shore Power Solution to Port of Oslo
Zinus has won a contract with PowerCon to supply the Port of Oslo with its CRU500 shore power solution. The objective of the project is to make shore power available for all cruise ships that visit the Port of Oslo.
A dining concept for Finnlines’ new ships: ”Each portion of food must have a story behind it”
Locally, in the Archipelago, grown food flavoured with Mediterranean spices is the essence of the menus. Kespro is the new partner responsible for food service supplies for Finnlines’ ships operating between Finland and Sweden. Finnlines’ new freight-passenger ships in the Superstar class, which will enter the Naantali-Långnäs-Kapellskär route in the autumn, offer a traditional buffet but also a wide range of culinary delights, both food and beverages.
Stena Line expands by acquiring the ferry and ro-ro port operations in Ventspils, Latvia
Stena Line announced that it has acquired the operations of the ferry and ro-ro terminal in the Port of Ventspils, Latvia, representing the latest in a range of investments in the Baltic region, including the addition of upgraded ferries and new ferry routes.
Tallink Grupp Q1 2023 financials and April statistics
Tallink Grupp published its unaudited financial results for Q1 of 2023. Net loss reduced to EUR 5.4 million (net loss of EUR 40 million in Q1 2022). The group’s unaudited consolidated revenue ended at EUR 171.2 million (EUR 106.1 million in Q1 2022), while EBITDA reached EUR 27.1 million (EUR –11 million).
Wallenius and Greencarrier launch the new company Lakeway Link
Wallenius and Greencarrier announced the establishment of Lakeway Link, a new company aimed at reducing heavy traffic by offering extended waterway transport. Thanks to new vessels maximised for the new ship standard, Mälarmax, Lakeway Link will offer more sustainable regular traffic for ro-ro and high and heavy between Lake Mälaren and Poland.
Lakeway Link will traffic the Polish cities of Gdynia and Gdansk to and from Södertälje and Västerås via Lake Mälaren. With the founding of the company, a more sustainable regular service will be opened with fixed departures twice a week from Sweden and Poland, starting at the end of the year.
Royal Caribbean Group Q1 2023 financials
Royal Caribbean Group Q1 2023 financials were stronger than anticipated with total revenues of USD 2.9 bn (USD 1.06 bn), Net Loss was USD 47.9 million (USD 1.17 bn), Adjusted EBITDA was USD 641.7 million (USD -549.7 million), and 1,806,270 (734,809) passengers were carried.
Telenor Maritime wins major extension contract with Brittany Ferries for connectivity solutions
Brittany Ferries has extended its contract with Telenor Maritime for connectivity of its fleet operating on routes between the UK, France, and Spain. The new contract expands the scope of services delivered by Telenor Maritime, enabling a more resilient network for ship to shore communications and a better experience for passengers, crew, and operations.
NOCC Announces Investment Advised by J.P. Morgan Global Alternative’s Global Transportation Group
Norwegian Car Carriers AS (NOCC) announced that institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Global Alternative’s Global Transportation Group have acquired 50% of the company from Klaveness Marine, taking their ownership to 100%. At the same time, NOCC acquired all minority shares in NOCC Atlantic DIS and became 100% owner of the NOCC ATLANTIC. NOCC has a fleet of three Panamax size Pure Car Truck Carriers (about 6,500 CEU capacity) all chartered out on long term charters.
MAN 175D engine now biofuel-ready
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that its MAN 175D engine is formally approved for operation on biofuels, effective immediately. This applies to all standard biofuels such as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuels up to a content of 100%. Crucially, the engine itself does not require any technical adjustments.
Interferry Regulatory Report – Efficacy of Drencher Systems in Relation to Battery Electric Vehicle Fires
Concerns have been raised over ferries carrying Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) as there have been instances of catastrophic failure in the vehicle’s battery pack, resulting in fires that cannot be extinguished. The efficacy of conventional seawater drencher systems in relation to BEV fires has been evaluated under the auspices of LASH FIRE, an EU research project aimed to significantly reduce the risk of fires on board ro-ro ships by developing and validating effective operative and design solutions. Interferry is a member of the LASH FIRE project which runs from September 2019 to August 2023.
GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE, the name of Brittany Ferries’ next hybrid ship
Brittany Ferries has officially announced (although revealed at this year's Shippax Ferry Conference) the name of its forthcoming hybrid ship, which will sail between Portsmouth and Caen. GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE will be the joint-largest hybrid vessel at sea when she joins the Brittany Ferries fleet in May 2025, sailing alongside sister-ship SAINT-MALO.
She will also be the fourth vessel in the fleet to be fuelled by LNG. Powered by two 13,740 kW engines, she will be configured to run on LNG, on battery power or on a combination of the two in hybrid mode.
GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE will replace Brittany Ferries’ NORMANDIE.
CEVA Logistics to operate four deep-sea, dual-fuel hybrid ro-ro vessels under long-term lease
CEVA Logistics is connecting its global automotive customers with more ro-ro vessel capacity thanks to a new 10-year lease the logistics firm has signed with its parent company, CMA CGM. The agreement for four of Eastern Pacific Shipping’s LNG dual-fuel hybrid deep-sea vessels will allow CEVA to transport approximately 140,000 vehicles annually between global markets, especially China and Europe.
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