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Godby Shipping buys AURORA from Navimag

Godby Shipping announced that they agreed with Navimag, Chile, to purchase the ro-ro vessel AURORA, built in 1991 for Finnish owner Hollming under the name AHTELA.

Delivery will take place in January 2025 in Algeciras, Spain.

Insolvency of the FSG-Nobiskrug shipyard group

The Flensburg and Neumünster district courts have initiated insolvency proceedings for four companies in the Schleswig-Holstein shipyard group FSG-Nobiskrug. The companies affected are FSG-Nobiskrug Holding GmbH, Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft GmbH, Nobiskrug Yachts GmbH and FSG Nobiskrug Design GmbH with its shipyard sites in Flensburg and Rendsburg.

Tallink Grupp’s Supervisory Board extends term of office of Management Board Members

Tallink Grupp's Supervisory Board has made a decision based on the recommendation from Tallink Grupp's Chairman of the Management Board, Paavo Nõgene, to extend the terms of office of the group's Management Board Members Piret Mürk-Dubout and Harri Hanschmidt.

Harri Hanschmidt joined the company's Management Board on 4 February 2019 and his term of office have been extended by three years, effective from 5 February 2025.

Piret Mürk-Dubout joined the group's Management Board on 15 April 2019 and her term of office has also been extended by three years, effective from 16 April 2025.

DFDS November volumes: continued freight and passenger growth

DFDS' total freight volumes in November 2024 were 10.4% above 2023 and up 4.7% adjusted for the addition of Strait of Gibraltar routes in 2024, closure of Calais-Tilbury in 2023, and the sale of Oslo-Frederikshavn-Copenhagen in 2024, while the number of passengers in November 2024 was 37.6% above 2023 and up 22.4% adjusted for the above route changes.

Caronte & Tourist takes delivery of double-ender PIETRO MONDELLO

The 134-metre PIETRO MONDELLO for Caronte & Tourist has been delivered from the Turkish Sefine Shipyard. PIETRO MONDELLO is a near sister to the 2018-delivered ELIO, but with a number of technical changes, one being the addition of a 2 MWh battery pack.

Both LMG-designed vessels are fitted with dual-fuel LNG-capable engines and have capacities for 1,500 passengers and 290 cars each.
Just as ELIO, PIETRO MONDELLO is intended for the Messina Strait between Messina and Villa San Giovanni.

Cost of ferry crossings for summer 2025 revealed

Each year, Ferrygogo analyses the costs of ferry crossings. This year, they've done it again, diving into the data to see what you can expect to pay for a round trip with overnight stays. This year, they focused specifically on ferry crossings for two people, including a car, in the high season with overnight stays.

On average, you'll spend over €1,000 for a crossing for two people, a cabin, and a car.

Wasaline to evaluate battery enlargement and e-methanol conversion

With its dual-fuel LNG engines, the option to run on biogas, and batteries supported by extensive use of shore power, the 2021-built AURORA BOTNIA is already notable for its green profile. Now, Wasaline has again asked for Foreship’s help to push forward with the ship’s green transition – this time by evaluating a battery enlargement and e-methanol conversion.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers announced the UK's first fully electric cross-river passenger ferry

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has announced that the UK's first fully electric zero-emission cross-river passenger ferry, ORBIT CLIPPER will launch in March 2025. Currently under construction at Wight Shipyard Co in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, this innovative vessel will provide an accessible, green and fast route across the Thames seven days a week, enabling over 20,000 Londoners and visitors to travel every weekday.

Brittany Ferries commits to Portsmouth with a 20-year contract

Brittany Ferries and Portsmouth announced that a 20-year contract has been signed with the port and city, which is expected to generate an estimated GBP 200 million in revenue during the period for the council-owned port.

Currently, Portsmouth welcomes more than 1.5 million Brittany Ferries passengers annually, making it one of the UK’s most popular ferry routes for travelling to France and Spain. Freight from Spain and France also relies on Brittany Ferries crossing as an essential trade route for the UK and Europe, with 200,000 lorries travelling through the port every year.

Wallenius Marine tests groundbreaking ship design for the world's first wind-powered PCTC vessel

Wallenius Marine is conducting advanced wind tunnel tests aimed at realising the world’s first wind-powered PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) vessel. The tests are being carried out in Gothenburg, at one of Europe’s most advanced wind tunnels, with wind speeds of up to 250 km/h.

Wallenius Marine has gathered with experts from RISE, KTH, and Oceanbird in Gothenburg for a series of crucial tests to validate the latest design for wind-powered PCTC vessels, a groundbreaking innovation in maritime transport. These tests will not only confirm the design but also contribute to the development of new data simulation models for wind-powered ships.

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2024年12月27日、松山・小倉フェリー（松山市）は、松山―小倉航路の運航を、2025年6月30日に終了すると発表した。

2024年12月23日、九州旅客鉄道と、その子会社のJR九州高速船は、福岡（日本）―釜山（韓国）航路の廃止を発表した。JR九州高速船は清算される見込み。

Shippax Newsletter– week 51

Please find below this weeks news added to the website (more will be added during the day).

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
/ Victor, Frederik, Elizabeth, Sofia, Göran, Charlotte

Attica Group chooses Orbyt Global and Telenor Maritime for onboard connectivity

Orbyt Global and Telenor Maritime announced a significant milestone: a three-party partnership with Attica Group to provide passenger connectivity across their fleet. This includes Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, and Hellenic Seaways. Attica Group is the largest ferry operator in the world as per passenger capacity, operating more than 40 ships in the Mediterranean Sea.

Finnlines' Board of Directors appoints Thomas Doepel as new President and CEO

Tom Pippingsköld informed to Finnlines Plc's Board of Directors that he will retire, and it has been agreed that he will continue in his position as the President and CEO until 28 February 2025. Current COO, Thomas Doepel, will take over as the new President and CEO of Finnlines Plc from 1 March 2025.

Bridgepoint partners with Surikat, a SaaS provider of Supply Chain Solutions

Bridgepoint has announced its partnership together with the CEO and founder of Surikat, a provider of software solutions for the maritime and logistics sectors. The investment was made via Bridgepoint Growth II (BG II), its small-cap fund focused on supporting the continued global growth of dynamic, rapidly growing businesses across Europe and North America.

Gotlandsbolaget invests in biogas production and secures volumes for the Gotland traffic

Gotlandsbolaget aims to offer climate-neutral crossings between Gotland and the mainland by 2045 at the latest. Achieving this goal requires large volumes of fossil-free fuels. Through an investment in the construction of a biogas plant and agreements for the purchase and delivery of biogas, important steps are now being taken to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the Gotland traffic.

Baleària adds three weekly departures to Algeria with its new route between Valencia and Oran

Baleària continues to expand its connections to Algeria with a new route that will link the port of Valencia with the port of Oran from 18 December. The company continues to diversify its operations with the North African country, and now has three weekly departures to Algeria: Valencia-Mostaganem (which has been operating since 2016), Valencia-Algiers (which began operating in October) and this new Valencia-Oran route.

Eastern Pacific Shipping and Nysnø invest in maritime charging and shore power provider Zinus

Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping Ventures (EPS Ventures) and Norwegian state-owned Nysnø Climate Investments have jointly invested NOK 50 million in Zinus, a supplier of maritime charging and shore power solutions.

The current shareholders−LOS Gruppen, Eviny Ventures, and DSD−will retain their full ownership stakes and continue to provide strong support for the company’s vision and growth journey.

Stena Line seeks to secure alternative Irish Sea crossings as storm-damaged Holyhead Port remains closed

Stena Line is continuing to work at pace to try and secure alternative Irish Sea ferry crossings as the closure of Holyhead Port enters a second week, following storm Darragh damages. Freight and passenger traffic on the busy Dublin-Holyhead route has been severely impacted following the closure of Holyhead Port on 7 December. It has been announced that Holyhead Port will not be reopening for ferry services until at least 15 January 2025.

Bastø Fosen becomes Torghatten

Torghatten is rebranding the shipping companies in the group, and all three will henceforth operate under the same name: Torghatten. In this regard, Bastø Fosen will also change its legal name to Torghatten Sør in January.

The Torghatten Group consists of the shipping companies Bastø Fosen, Torghatten Midt and Torghatten Nord. Torghatten has around 90 vessels and 1,200 employees, operating 50 ferry and express boat routes in Norway. Every year we transport 12 million passengers and 6 million cars.

DFDS charters STENA VINGA for its upcoming Jersey service

DFDS revealed that STENA VINGA has been chartered for its upcoming Jersey service that will commence on 28 March 2025 and last for 15 years.

DFDS has committed to similar ticket prices to now plus RPI for next year.
Also part of the contract is:

- Greater frequency of ferries to the UK and France in peak periods
- Faster ferries to the UK
- Three new ferries within the next six years
- Two dedicated high-speed ferries for the summer

New Major Vessels project reaches milestone with BC Ferries Commissioner application

BC Ferries has now formally submitted its plan to build five New Major Vessels (NMVs) to the BC Ferries Commissioner. If approved, this project would be the largest capital investment in the organization's history, increasing ferry capacity, resiliency, and reliability for BC's coastal communities and economies.

The New Major Vessels (NMV) project is a complex, multi-year, capital program that proposes to deliver up to seven new vessels by the mid-2030s to service BC Ferries' busiest routes, addressing the urgent need to replace aging vessels and address capacity constraints, prepare for future growth, and improve overall system resilience. Each vessel will be capable of carrying up to 2,100 passengers and 360 vehicles.

San Francisco Bay Ferry agrees to purchase battery-electric ferries from All American Marine

San Francisco Bay Ferry's Board of Directors authorized the purchase of the nation's first three battery-electric, zero-emission passenger ferries from All American Marine Inc. (AAM) after a competitive bidding process.

The three 150-passenger vessels will be the first delivered as a part of SF Bay Ferry's Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) Ferry Program, a transformative suite of projects to transition the agency's fleet to zero-emission propulsion technology. The first ferry is expected to join the SF Bay Ferry fleet in early 2027.

FRS takes over Rhine ferry Maul between Ingelheim and Oestrich-Winkel

The Flensburg-based shipping company FRS has taken over Rheinfähre Maul GmbH. The Rhine ferry, an essential link across the Rhine between Ingelheim and Oestrich-Winkel since 1968.

With the takeover of the Rhine ferry Maul, FRS is laying the foundations for long-term development on the Middle Rhine. By identifying and utilising operational synergies, the shipping company plans to further improve the infrastructure and make a contribution to sustainable mobility. This also includes the gradual integration of innovative technologies to drive forward the decarbonisation of ferry transport.

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Shippax Newsletter– week 49

Shippax Ferry Conference-Gotlandsbolaget official welcome and keynote speaker announcement!

"On behalf of Gotlandsbolaget and our colleagues on the Oslo-Copenhagen route, I want to extend a warm welcome to PEARL SEAWAYS for the Shippax Ferry Conference 2025.

We are honored to have the opportunity to welcome you to the conference – following our take-over from DFDS in November 2024. It will also be an opportunity for us to share the ships’ refurbishments, as we are planning large investments in cabins to be carried out in time for the conference. The crew of PEARL SEAWAYS stand ready to make sure the conference and your experience will be worth remembering."

Håkan Johansson
CEO Gotlandsbolaget

Keynote speaker announcement!

We are thrilled to once again be able to welcome Mr. Anders Borg as one of the keynote speakers at the conference. Anders is a leading economic policy maker as long-serving Minister of Finance in Sweden and president of the Ecofin Council. Former advisor to the Finnish Government, the Governor of the Riksbank and to the then Prime Minister Carl Bildt.

Austal Philippines delivers OCEAN MASTER to Rottnest Fast Ferries

OCEAN MASTER,a new 32-metre aluminium catamaran designed by Incat Crowther and constructed by Austal Philippines, has successfully completed sea trials and is now enroute to Perth, Australia where it will join Rottnest Fast Ferries' growing fleet.

The vessel, with a capacity of 400 passengers and five crew across three decks, will allow Rottnest Fast Ferries to optimise its operational efficiency while providing an elevated passenger experience. OCEAN MASTER features spacious seating arrangements, a flexible configuration to accommodate wheelchair users, extensive luggage and bicycle storage areas, a large bar and kiosk, and five bathrooms, including an accessible facility.

Keel-laying ceremony held for GNV’s fourth new ro-pax

The keel-laying ceremony of GNV AURORA, the fourth of the new ro-pax units of GNV, was held at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). During the event, the name of the ship was announced, inspired by the aurora polaris, the suggestive and rare natural phenomenon that occurs in the polar regions of the Earth.

In recent days, the technical launch of GNV VIRGO was also celebrated, the third of the four units. For GNV, these are the first ships powered by LNG, which will allow a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the units currently in the fleet.

Norwegian Electric Systems to deliver charging stations to Lavik-Oppedal ferries

Fjord1 has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to deliver two onshore charging stations for use by the four autonomous, zero-emission ferries that will operate the Lavik-Oppedal crossing on the west coast of Norway.

One onshore charging station will be installed at the berth in Lavik and the other in Oppedal. Lavik-Oppedal is a 5.6-kilometre-long ferry route that crosses the Sognefjord, on the west coast of Norway. The ferries will be close to fully charged in approximately ten minutes while at port.

UECC and Titan signed new biomethane deal

United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) have signed a new agreement that will see the vast majority of Liquified Gas supplied by Titan to UECC's multi-fuel ships to have them run on biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) for the remainder of 2024 and then most of 2025.

EXPRESS 5 incident due to human error

It was a human error that caused EXPRESS 5 to hit the so-called Fliskaj on the ferry's last trip on the way out of Rønne harbour on Monday evening, 25 November. This is shown by an internal investigation of the incident.

EXPRESS 5 is currently at the FAYARD shipyard in Munkebo, where work is being done to get the fast ferry back to Rønne as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the route's normal high-capacity ferry, EXPRESS 1, has taken over responsibility as the main ferry on the route.

DOUGLAS MAWSON launched in Haimen, China

SunStone Maritime Group A/S announced the successful launch at China Merchants Heavy Industry in Haimen, China, of its latest Infinity Class expedition cruise vessel, DOUGLAS MAWSON, at China Merchants Heavy Industry in Haimen, China.

With a capacity up to 170 passengers and 102 crew, the vessel features advanced safety systems, energy-efficient operations, and eco-friendly technologies designed to minimize environmental impact. Built with Ulstein's revolutionary X-BowR design, the vessel is Ice Class 1A and Polar Class 6, ensuring safe and efficient operations in some of the world's most challenging environments.

The Grimaldi Group takes delivery of ECO SALERNO

The Grimaldi Group announced the delivery of the ECO SALERNO, the 13th vessel in the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) series. The GG5G vessels can carry 7,800 lanemetre of freight, equivalent of 500 trailers and 180 cars – double the capacity of the vessels that they replace.

The GG5G class ships can effectively halve CO2 emissions per unit of transported cargo compared to the previous generation of ro-ro ships. In addition, emissions are cut to zero during port operations when they are at berth by using the electricity stored in mega lithium batteries, which are recharged during navigation thanks to shaft generators and 350 m2 of solar panels installed on board, thus reaching the "Zero Emission in PortR" target.

DFDS is selected as preferred bidder for Jersey ferry services

On 3 December, 2024, it was announced that DFDS is the preferred bidder to take on the 15-year contract to provide ferry life-line freight service and passenger services to Jersey of the Channel Islands from 28 March 2025.

The specific details regarding DFDS's plans for services, the schedule and the vessels will be provided within the next two weeks. As a part of the planning process, DFDS will work together with the local authorities, business organisations, ports and local communities in Jersey to optimise the service and provide a comfortable and efficient travel experience.

Fincantieri delivers VIKING VELA in Ancona

VIKING VELA, the first of a new series of cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, has been delivered at the yard in Ancona.

The unit is placed in the small cruise ship segment. She has a gross tonnage of about 54,300 tonnes, is equipped with 499 cabins and is able to accommodate 998 passengers on board. VIKING VELA is the 13th ship delivered to Viking by Fincantieri Group, including the two expedition cruise vessels built by the Norwegian subsidiary Vard. Considering the ships ordered to date, and the contracts and options agreements signed in the last months whose finalization is subject to access to financing as per industry practice, the strong and long-lasting relationship between Fincantieri and Viking encompasses 26 ships.

Attica Group financial results for the first nine months of 2024

Attica Holdings S.A. (the 'Company') announced its results for the nine-month period 2024, incorporating for the first time the business operation of ANEK LINES S.A. and its subsidiaries ('ANEK') for the entire nine-month reporting period. The group's revenue rose by 27.4% in the nine-month period of 2024, reaching EUR 593.4 million (EUR 465.6 million), mainly due to the incorporation of ANEK.

EBITDA amounted to EUR 93.5 million (EUR 121.3 million), while the consolidated earnings after tax amounted to EUR 45.3 million (EUR 59.9 million).

(Continuation on earlier reports) Baleària welcomes confirmation of award of berth number 3 at the port of Tarifa

The president of Baleària, Adolfo Utor, has expressed his satisfaction with the award of the tender for berth number 3 at the port of Tarifa, which will allow it to manage the Tarifa-Tangier Ville line for the next 15 years.

Baleària plans to build two electric fast ferries, the electrification of the ports and the recharging system. The construction of these two electric catamarans will be carried out at the Spanish Armon Shipyards in Gijón and will last two and a half years. During this period, the shipping company will allocate two transitional fast ferries to the route, the AVEMAR DOS, which was re-engined in 2021 to improve its efficiency, and the JAUME I.

Scandlines and Caterpillar Motoren sign MoU for methanol conversion

Scandlines and Caterpillar Motoren have signed a MoU to investigate the use of methanol on MaK-powered ferries in service on the Rostock-Gedser route. They will exchange information on methanol solutions to reduce CO2 emissions in ferry operations.

The signed MoU includes project planning for converting MaK M 32 C powered ferries from diesel to methanol dual fuel applications. Caterpillar considers green methanol, which is produced from renewable sources, as a promising alternative to traditional fuels.

Commission approves French State aid to Corsica Linea and La Méridionale for maritime transport services

The European Commission has found a EUR 853.6 million public service compensation in favour of Corsica Linea and La Méridionale to be in line with EU State aid rules. The French measures will compensate both companies for the provision of passenger and freight maritime transport services between Marseille and Corsica (Ajaccio, Bastia, Propriano, Porto-Vecchio and L'Île Rousse) in 2023-2030.

Hurtigruten Group sells Hurtigruten and HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) to investors contributing over EUR 500m of new capital across the two businesses

Hurtigruten Group announced that it has secured more than EUR 500m of new capital to support business growth and the final phase of the separation of the Group into Hurtigruten and HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions). From January 2025, each business will exist as a standalone entity, with both businesses being owned by a consortium of existing investors.

The transaction is expected to close in January 2025.

Fred. Olsen Express to add BARLOVENTO EXPRESS to its fleet

Fred. Olsen Express has added a new fast ferry to its fleet, which will begin service next December. BARLOVENTO EXPRESS is designed to meet the connections between the islands scheduled for 2025, the year in which Fred. Olsen plans not only to maintain its current services but also to operate the new route that will connect El Hierro with Tenerife, starting on 31 December, in addition to meeting the demand for such important festivities as the Bajada de la Virgen de los Reyes, in El Hierro, and the Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves, in La Palma.

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