Shippax Newsletter– week 12

StraitNZ enhances Cook Strait ferry fleet with STENA LIVIA

StraitNZ Bluebridge has announced the acquisition of a new ship to improve its Cook Strait services. The company will acquire the STENA LIVIA from Stena Line, currently serving between Travemünde, Germany and Liepaja, Latvia. STENA LIVIA is a sister vessel to the CONNEMARA, which joined the Cook Strait fleet in 2023.

BIRKA GOTLAND celebrates one year in service

BIRKA GOTLAND celebrates one year in service. During the first year, the ship has visited seven Baltic Sea ports, had over 532,000 passengers and worked to refine an attractive cruise product for the Swedish market.

HD Hyundai Mipo delivers CHAUMINE to CLdN

HD Hyundai Mipo has successfully delivered the first hybrid propulsion ro-ro ship in Korea, the 235-metre-long and 8,000-lanemetre-capacity CHAUMINE, to Luxembourg's CLdN.

CHAUMINE is a 25,000-dwt twin-screw ro-ro ship with a hybrid propulsion system that uses a diesel engine and an electric battery as power sources. The ship is 234 metres long, 35 metres wide, and 33.25 metres high. It has eight cargo decks, including three levels of hoistable car decks, and can transport 510 trailers and 920 passenger cars simultaneously.

In particular, this ship features a twin-shaft propulsion system that distributes thrust through two propellers to increase fuel efficiency, and a shaft generator that enables self-propulsion (PTH, Power Take Home) in conjunction with a 2.72 MWh battery pack.

YUI LINE KOSHIKI has entered service

Koshikishima Shosen's new ro-pax, YUI LINE KOSHIKI, entered service on the Koshikishima Islands–Ichiki Kushikino route on 20 March 2025. The Koshikishima Islands are remote islands off Kyushu, a southern island of Japan.

YUI LINE KOSHIKI measures 73.00 metres long, with a beam of 13.20 metres, a depth of 9.60 metres, and a designed load draught of 3.75 metres. Her two main engines are Daihatsu Diesel 6DEM-28 type diesel engines (2,270 kW x 2) with twin screws.

MACNA sells FARES 1 to Turkish operator

MACNA has sold the catamaran FARES 1 to an unnamed Turkish operator. The 2002 Austal-built vessel has a capacity for 450 passengers and 45 cars, with a service speed of 33 knots. The vessel will soon connect southern Turkey with Cyprus and Lebanon, transitioning from its long-standing service in the Red Sea to its new role in the Mediterranean.

Extensively renewed Tallink Silja Line’s vessel BALTIC PRINCESS back in regular route service

After a three-week break due to planned dry-docking, the Tallink Silja Line’s passenger vessel BALTIC PRINCESS is back in regular traffic on the company’s Turku–Stockholm route, boasting with completely renewed main passenger areas for even more passenger comfort.

The company's vessel has undergone an approximately EUR 8 million renovation at the BLRT Turku Repair Yard in Naantali, Finland, with nearly EUR 4 million allocated to complete overhaul of the main passenger areas taking the travel experience to a new level of comfort and enjoyment.

GNV Tests RINA’s Machine Learning and Predictive Models to Optimize Energy Use on GNV POLARIS

GNV has chosen RINA's SERTICA Performance for the latest addition to its fleet, the GNV POLARIS, starting right away by testing the ship during its inaugural voyage from China to Italy. The tool for monitoring operational data on ships allows efficient energy consumption management and the optimization of performance. Thanks to the system, GNV has identified two optimal operating scenarios allowing for the lowest Specific Fuel Consumption, and a predictive model that serves as both a benchmark and a simulator for future operations.

Ferguson Marine welcomes Graeme Thomson as new Chief Executive Officer

Scottish shipbuilder Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Thomson, following an extensive search process. Graeme will officially take up the position on Thursday 1 May 2025, following on from former interim CEO, John Petticrew.

Stena Line to equip NewMax ship with Norsepower Rotor Sails

Stena Line and Norsepower have signed an agreement for the delivery of two Norsepower Rotor Sails™ on their new methanol hybrid NewMax ro-ro vessel STENA CONNECTA. Built by Jinling Weihai Shipyard in China, the 147-metre vessel will feature two 28x4m Norsepower Rotor Sails™ (NPRS), projected to deliver up to 9% fuel savings on the planned trade route.

Brittany Ferries presents its 2024 results

The Brittany Ferries Group's consolidated revenue (excluding Condor) is projected to reach EUR 516 million in 2024. This represents an increase of +6.5% compared to 2023 revenues. EBITDA stands at EUR 46.8 million, a decrease of 12.2% compared to 2023 (EUR 53.3 million). The decline in this EBITDA is attributable to the implementation of the first tranche of the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) mandated by the European Union, which is leading shipowners to surrender carbon allowances. This new tax policy resulted in an additional cost of EUR 8 million in 2024.

Gotlandsbolaget 2024 year-end report

Gotlandsbolaget's 2024 revenues amounted to SEK 2,622.0 million (2,366.4), while expenses amounted to SEK -2,367.8 million (-2,187.6). Compared to the previous year, the change is mainly due to the fact that income and expenses for the last two months of the year include the new Oslo-Copenhagen route. Adjusted operating profit amounted to SEK 218.2 million (161.7). Compared to the previous year, the improvement is mainly due to a stronger result within the Gotland traffic. At the same time, the result has been negatively affected by the Oslo-Copenhagen route and costs related to the takeover of the new route and the establishment of BIRKA GOTLAND.

A-Ships Management acquires WOLIN, due to depart for Greece as the GOLDEN CARRIER this week

Athens-based A-Ships Management S.A. is reinforcing their fleet with a third ro-pax through the purchase of Unity Line's former WOLIN which has already been renamed the GOLDEN CARRIER this Tuesday. The ship will undergo a brief refit in Greece and is due to be operated in the Mediterranean as from June.

Lead bidder identified for CMAL Small Vessels Contract

The lead bidder for a contract to build seven new loch-class electric ferries has been identified. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) intends to award the contract to Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A in Gdansk, Poland, following a 10-day standstill period.

The Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP) will see seven fully electric vessels built in the first phase. Three more will be delivered in phase two of the project, which will be procured through a separate competitive tender process later this year.

The electric ferries will help to support island communities and improve the resilience of the Clyde and Hebrides ferry network, with delivery of the first vessel expected in 2027.

The Grimaldi Group takes delivery of ECO NAPOLI, the 14th and final GG5G-class ro-ro ship

The Grimaldi Group announced the delivery of the ECO NAPOLI, the 14th and final vessel in the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) series. The GG5G vessels can carry 7,800 lanemetres of freight, equivalent of 500 trailers and 180 cars – double the capacity of the vessels that they replace.

The Italian-flagged ECO NAPOLI has a length of 238 metres, a beam of 34 metres, a gross tonnage of 67,311 tonnes and a service speed of 20.8 knots.

First Prima Plus Class vessel delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has taken delivery of its newest ship, NORWEGIAN AQUA, from the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera. The vessel is the first in the new Prima Plus Class, offering larger outdoor spaces than any other cruise ship and innovative guest experiences. At the same time, NCL is celebrating the launch of its sister ship, NORWEGIAN LUNA, which has left dry dock.

With the delivery of NORWEGIAN AQUA, NCL adds the 20th ship to its fleet. The delivery took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, and this event marks the first step for the next generation of cruise ships.

SFC25 almost sold out - secure one of the last cabins

It is now less than two weeks left until the 2025 Shippax Ferry Conference and we are almost sold out. Secure one of the last cabins and book now!

See full list of companies booked and latest programme below.

WHERE? Go Nordic Cruiseline's NORDIC PEARL
ROUTE? Copenhagen-Oslo-Copenhagen
WHEN? 2-4 April 2025

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Companies booked as of 21 March (+230 unique companies):
A-Ships Management, ABB, Accomar Marine Interior, ACT Commodities, Actemium OPS, Adaptive Recognition Nordic, Afai Southern Shipyard, Aferry, Alta Shipping Brokers, Aluflam Marine, Alvina Shipping, Anschütz, Archipelago Philippines Ferries Corp, Aros Marine, Artemis Technologies, 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, Canawaima Ferry Service, Canawaima Management Company, Candela Technology, Caronte & Tourist, Carus, Caterpillar Motoren, CCH Design, Cemre Shipyard, 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, Corvus Energy, 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, Grendi Trasporti Marittimi, GNW Capital, Go Nordic Cruiseline, Godby Shipping, Gotland Tech Development, Gotlandsbolaget, Grifone Shipbrokers, GSI Marine, Guangzhou Shipyard International, Hans Buch, 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, International Maritime Services, Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, Jets Vacuum, KAM SG Pte. Ltd, KfW IPEX-Bank, Knud E. Hansen, Kongsberg Maritime, KROHNE, La Méridionale, 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, Mases Maritime Service, Manta Marine Technologies, MariApps Marine Solutions Europe, Marine Charging Point, Marioff Corporation, MariTeam, Maritime Montering Group, Mercy Ships, Meyer Turku, Mikmek, Mobitech, Moby, MTN Satellite Communications, Nagels Druck, Nanni Industries, Naos Ship & Boat Design, NAPA, naValue, Navitaship, Navitide, Netcompany, NIT Naval Interior Team, Njords Ark, NLC Ferry, Nordic HSC, Nordvik Shipping, Nortal, North Sea Offshore, Norwegian Seafarers' Union, Nowhere Networks, Orbyt Global, 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, Solve A Mystery, Speedcast, Star Information Systems, Steerprop, Stena Line, Stena RoRo, Surikat, Tallink, Tallink Silja, Team Electric Group, Telenor Maritime, Tesvolt Ocean, The Norwegian Ship Design Company, Thunship, TLS - Boca Systems, Toremar spa, Trelleborg, Trident BMC, TS Laevad, TT-Line, Ulmatec Thermal Solutions, Unitramp, Valmet, Verband Deutscher Reeder, Vestnes Ocean, Vetrotech Saint Gobain, Viking Life Saving Equipment, Viking Line, Voith, Wabtec, Wasaline, Weasel Software Ltd, Western Baltija Shipbuilding, West Mekan Produksjon, WE Tech Solutions, Wight Shipyard Company, Wightlink, Wireless Maritime Services, Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Föhr-Amrum, Wärtsilä, Zeppelin Power Systems, Zinus

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甑島商船（株）

2025年3月20日、甑島商船の「結　Line こしき」（1,050gt）が、甑島列島―串木野航路に就航した。「フェリーニューこしき」（940gt、2002年建造）は代替となり、九州商船で2025年5月30日から使用される。

九州商船（株）

九州商船は2025年3月18日、「フェリーニューこしき」（940gt、2002年建造、旅客381人）が、2025年5月30日に佐世保―上五島航路に就航すると発表した。「フェリーなみじ」（1,150gt、1987年建造）は代替。