Shippax Award 2016

Our annual Award ceremony was held on board SILJA SYMPHONY, during the Ferry Shipping Conference 2016.
With the awards Shippax wants to acclaim new concepts, creativity and innovation.

FIOR DI LEVANTE
Has been awarded for:
The integrity and creativity of the total design, both inside and outside, including the company branding.
Owner: Levante Ferries
Designers: Molindris + Associates
Naval Architect: Athanasios Kopoukis S.T.A.D. SA

SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I & II
Have been awarded for:
The impressive and successful refurbishment of the ship’s accommodations, resulting in a new travel experience. 
Owner: Spirit of Tasmania / TT-Line Company PTY LTD
Designers: Figura Arkitekter AB
Marine Interior fit-out and Refurbishment Company: Trimline Ltd

VIKING STAR
Has been awarded because:
She is that rare ship that gets it all right. Rather than trying to dazzle by pushing the technological envelope, she goes back to basics, drawing on the simple pleasures of cruising - reading, playing games, socializing with friends - to create a ship we didn’t know we needed, but which we sorely missed.
Owner: Viking Ocean Cruises
Designers: Rottet Studio and SMC Design Ltd
Builders: Fincantieri S.p.A.

LOIRE PRINCESSE
Has been awarded for:
Her modern and innovative concept with paddlewheels, allowing this river cruise vessel to sail in very shallow waters
Owner: CroisiEurope – Alsace Croisières SA
Designer and Naval Architect: Stirling Design International
Builders: Neopolia Marine

ATLANTIC STAR
Has been awarded for:
Her revolutionary design, which brings the con-ro vessel an her sisters huge benefits in terms of capacity, economy and an environmental footprint.
Owner: Atlantic Container Line, Grimaldi Group
Naval architects: Knud. E Hansen
Builders: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co. Ltd.

STENA GERMANICA
Has been given a Eco-Award for:
The innovative use of Methanol as alternative fuel.
Owner: Stena Line AB
Builders: Remontowa Shiprepair Yard

AIDAaura and AIDAvita
Have been given an Eco-Award for
The HVAC energy conversion project, which has given significant savings on energy consumption as well as a reduced environmental footprint.
Owner: Carnival Corporation & PLC / Carnival Maritime GmbH
Provider: Callenberg Technology Group