Shippax Newsletter– week 10

NERTHUS out on sea trials

Danish Alslinjen's delayed new electric ferry NERTHUS has finally been out on sea trials at the Turkish Cemre Shipyard. NERTHUS and its sister TYRFING, destined for Samsølinjen, were initially planned to be put into operation in late summer 2024 and at the beginning of 2025, respectively.

The OSK Design-designed all-electric NERTHUS has battery capacity of 3.1 MWh and is destined for the Fynshav-Bøjden route.

Baleària and Axpo successfully carry out the first bioLNG operations at Enagás terminals

Baleària and Axpo Iberia have this week marked a new milestone by making the first supplies of bioLNG from the two Enagás terminals in Huelva and Barcelona a reality. The Huelva terminal provided supplies to the port of Malaga, where Baleària operates the route with Melilla with the RUSADIR ro-pax and from the Barcelona terminal, bioLNG was supplied to the fast ferry MARGARITA SALAS, which connects Barcelona with Mallorca and Menorca.

Casimir Lindholm appointed new CEO of Meyer Turku Oy

Casimir Lindholm has been appointed CEO of Meyer Turku Oy and will start his duties in the beginning of May 2025. Casimir Lindholm is currently President and CEO of Cargotec Oyj. He holds an M.Sc. (Econ) and an MBA degree. He has a long professional career as CEO in different companies such as Eltel and Lemminkäinen.

Casimir Lindholm will succeed Tim Meyer, who will join the Meyer Turku Oy Board of Directors in position of vice chair. This step is a part of a planned generational change, after Bernard Meyer handing over the chair position to Jaakko Eskola earlier this spring.

First of two Dumai Express-bound catamarans completes sea trials

The first of two new next-generation catamaran ferries for Dumai Express Group has completed sea trials and will shortly commence operations in Indonesia. The new 33-metre ferries build on the success of a fleet of first-generation 30-metre catamarans Incat Crowther designed for the Indonesian operator. The new models offer improved operational efficiency via an extended stern, bespoke hull form and customised propeller tunnel.

Red Funnel announces Neil Chapman as new Operations Director

Red Funnel has announced the appointment of a new Operations Director. Neil Chapman, (former MD of Hovertravel) will join the business in May 2025.

Baleària 2024 financial results

In 2024, Baleària generated an EBITDA of EUR 130 million, 11% more than the previous fiscal year, driven by the 6% increase in turnover, which stood at EUR 691 million. 5.6 million passengers were transported and 1.5 million vehicles, a growth of 8% and 10% respectively.

Seabourn announces sale of SEABOURN SOJOURN to Mitsui Ocean Cruises

Seabourn announced the sale of SEABOURN SOJOURN to Mitsui Ocean Cruises. Following the sale, Seabourn will charter the ship back from Mitsui Ocean Cruises and continue to operate all published voyages on SEABOURN SOJOURN through completion of its world cruise ending 15 May 2026. SEABOURN SOJOURN will be delivered to Mitsui Ocean Cruises after the charter period and upon handover, the ship will be deployed by its new owners in a market that is not competitive with Seabourn.

Wasaline reports its strongest February ever

Wasaline announced that this February has been the best February ever in terms of passenger numbers and freight. With a significant increase compared to the previous year. During the month, 16,415 passengers traveled with Wasaline, marking a 14.6% increase compared to the same period last year. At the same time, cargo volumes reached record levels for a single February month, with a total of 1,828 units transported - an 8% growth compared to February 2024.

KNUD E. HANSEN announces new Managing Director

On 1st March 2025, Denmark-based maritime consultancy KNUD E. HANSEN announced changes to its senior management structure. The move sees Javier Suárez succeeding Finn Wollesen Petersen as the company's Managing Director.

The move to the new management structure is part of a planned process that has been taking place over the past months. During this time, Javier and Finn have worked very closely together in order to facilitate a smooth transition.

Echandia secures SEK 220 million in new financing round
Echandia, the Swedish maritime battery system supplier, has closed a new funding round at SEK 220 million. The capital raised will be invested in Echandia's global expansion and production capabilities in Sweden and US. Expansion investments in the US market include the recently announced new production facility in Washington State where Echandia will produce its advanced maritime battery system.

Havila Voyages 2024 financial results

Havila Voyages' reported total revenues of NOK 1.529 billion in 2024, up from NOK 764 million in 2023. Operating profit reached NOK 219 million, compared to a negative operating result of NOK 180 million in 2023. The company also significantly exceeds the Norwegian authorities' emission requirements for the coastal route.

Irish Continental Group 2024 financial results

Irish Continental Group reported its 2024 financial results, showing ferry division revenues increased by 5.1% to EUR 433.5 million, with EBITDA increased by 2.7% to EUR 109.8 million. Ro-ro freight units increased by 6% to 767,200, transported cars with 9.5% to 707,300, and passengers with 10.1% to 3.06 million.

DFDS takes IOMSPC’s ARROW for a 12-month charter

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has secured a long-term charter for its freight vessel ARROW. ARROW will operate in the Channel Islands, where it is already a familiar sight, for 12 months with DFDS.

It is expected the vessel will predominantly operate on the Jersey to Portsmouth route.

The charter arrangement will come into effect on 24th March. ARROW will undertake port trials and pilotage training before entering regular service.

Conference programme released. More than 220 unique companies booked (upd. 7 Mar)

We are very happy to now share the full programme for this year's conference, taking place in less than one month.

More than 220 unique companies are booked, each typically attended on average by two delegates.

Full list of booked companies as of 7 March:

A-Ships Management, ABB, Accomar Marine Interior, Actemium OPS, Adaptive Recognition Nordic, Afai Southern Shipyard, Aferry, Alta Shipping Brokers, Aluflam Marine, Alvina Shipping, Anschütz, Archipelago Philippines Ferries Corp, Aros Marine, Assa Abloy Global Solutions, Attica Group, Auramarine, Austal, B COOL, B9 Energy Storage, Balearia, Barry Rogliano Salles, Beha-Hedo Marine, Berg Propulsion, Beurteaux, BLRT, BorgWarner, Brax Shipping, Brittany Ferries, BRS Shipbrokers, Brunvoll, Bureau Veritas, Candela Technology, Carus, Caterpillar Motoren, CCH Design, China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu+Shenzhen), China Merchants Industry Holdings, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing+Weihai), Cita Marine Furniture, Clarksons, Color Line, Consilium Safety group, Corsica Ferries, Cotenaval, CSSC Cruise Technology Development, Damen Group, Danish Export Association, Deltamarin, DeRossi Marine, Destination Gotland, DFDS, Direct Ferries, DMS, DNV, Droplet Technologies, dSign, Echandia Marine, Eckerö Group, E-Dea, EHRENBERG SØRENSEN Kommunikation, Eknes, Ekornes, Enrico Scolaro Shipbrokers, EST-Floattech, Evac, Expian, FerryGateway Association, Ferryhawk, Filmbankmedia, Fire Island Ferries, Fjord Line, Flexipass, Foreship, Freeport of Riga Authority, Freudenberg e-Power System, FRS, FSG Design, FSG Shipyard, Fugro Norway, Georg Fischer, Glamox, Grandi Navi Veloci, GNW Capital, Go Nordic Cruiseline, Godby Shipping, Gotland Tech Development, Gotlandsbolaget, Grifone Shipbrokers, GSI Marine, Guangzhou Shipyard International, Harmony Marine Solutions, Helsinki Shipyard / DNY Finland, Herculan, Hestra Inredningar, Hogia Ferry Systems, Hogia Terminal Systems, Houlder, Huanan Building Materials, Hydro Extrusions, Incat Crowther, Incat Tasmania, Ingeteam, Interferry, Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, Jets Vacuum, KfW IPEX-Bank, Knud E. Hansen, Kongsberg Maritime, Liferaft Systems Australia, Lloyd's Register EMEA, LMG Marin France, Loipart, LTH-Baas, Lufthansa Industry Solutions, Maatsuyker, MacGregor, Macholl & Specht, MACNA, Malta Shipbrokers, MAN Energy Solutions, MariApps Marine Solutions Europe, Marioff Corporation, MariTeam, Maritime Montering Group, Mercy Ships, Meyer Turku, Mikmek, Moby, MTN Satellite Communications, Nagels Druck, Nanni Industries, Naos Ship & Boat Design, NAPA, naValue, Navitaship, Navitide, NIT Naval Interior Team, NLC Ferry, Nordic HSC, Nordvik Shipping, Nortal, North Sea Offshore, Norwegian Seafarers' Union, Nowhere Networks, Oresund Drydocks, OSK Design, OSM Maritime, PAF, Parimar Brokers, Pharos Data, Port of Turku, Porto Santo Line, Ports of Stockholm, Portsmouth International Port, Protect International, Quvia, R&M Group, Rauma Marine Constructions, Rederi AB Ballerina, Rederi AB Eckerö, Redwise, Remontowa Shipbuilding, RINA, Ripple Operations, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Rostock port, Sahal Global Logistics, Salto Systems, Scandlines, ScanMarine, Schottel, Sea Ahead Marine, Seacore Shipbrokers, Seajets, Seat Innovation, Sefine Shipyard, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI), Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, Signify Norway, Simsonship Shipbrokers, SMC Design, SodaFlexx International, Solvay, Speedcast, Star Information Systems, Steerprop, Stena Line, Stena RoRo, Surikat, Tallink Silja, Team Electric Group, Telenor Maritime, The Norwegian Ship Design Company, Thunship, TLS - Boca Systems, Trelleborg, TS Laevad, TT-Line, Ulmatec Thermal Solutions, Unitramp, Valmet, Verband Deutscher Reeder, Vestnes Ocean, Viking Life Saving Equipment, Viking Line, Voith, Wabtec, Wasaline, Weasel Software Ltd, Western Baltija Shipbuilding, Wight Shipyard Company, Wightlink, Wireless Maritime Services, Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Föhr-Amrum, Wärtsilä, Zeppelin Power Systems, Zinus

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