Baleària continues Algeciras-Ceuta Public Service Contract

PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA has been assigned to operate the Public Service Contract between Algeciras and Ceuta © Frank Lose

Baleària has been re-awarded the Public Service Contract to operate between Algeciras and Ceuta for a further year, by the Spanish Industry Ministry. The contract, which will run from 1 July, is worth EUR 283,000 to Baleària.

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Green light given for HAMNAVOE’s cold ironing project in Orkney

Cold ironing for NorthLink Ferries' day ferry HAMNAVOE © Frank Lose

Approval has been given to provide Northern Isles ferry operator Serco NorthLink Ferries’ Scrabster-Stromness ferry HAMNAVOE with ‘cold ironing’ whilst alongside in the port of Stromness in the Orkney islands.

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Ulstein unveils new compact ro-pax ferry generation with its signature X-BOW

The shape of things to come? A compact ro-pax ferry with Ulstein's distinctive X-BOW © Ulstein Group

Ulstein, the builder of Color Line’s COLOR HYBRID, has unveiled different compact ro-pax designs that feature its patented X-BOW, the inverted bow concept with a wave piercing effect at small wave heights and reduced pitching and bow impact loads in bigger seas.

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FINBO CARGO to operate from Muuga instead of Tallinn

FINBO CARGO at the Turku Repair Yard in Naantali © Jukka Huotari

Eckerö Line has announced that it will operate its newly acquired ro-pax ferry FINBO CARGO – the former EUROPEAN ENDEAVOUR of P&O Ferries – from Vuosaari to Muuga instead of Tallinn’s A Terminal in the ‘old harbour’ close to the city centre.

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Cammell Laird designs eco-friendly ro-pax vessel

Cammell Laird is back in the ferry business and recently delivered the freight ro-ro ferry RED KESTREL © Maritime Photographic

UK shipbuilder Cammell Laird, which recently returned to the ferry newbuilding market with the design and construction of the freight ro-ro RED KESTREL for cross-Solent operator Red Funnel, is increasing its ferry design portfolio by releasing early news about its latest project – an eco-friendly ro-pax design, which it unveiled at this week’s Nor-Shipping trade fair in Oslo, albeit without much detail about the vessel.

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Africa Morocco Link strengthens fleet

AML will charter LE RIF (illustrated and displaying an earlier livery) and AMMAN for the upcoming summer season. The former ship has been renamed MOROCCO SUN. © Marc Ottini

Africa Morocco Link (AML) is taking on the ro-pax ferry LE RIF which has been languishing in Italian waters for the best part of two years, after the demise of the Detroit World Logistics project. AML will equally time-charter AMMAN, bringing the fleet to three ships.

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VIKING GLORY takes shape in building dock

Keel laying of VIKING GLORY in the morning of Monday 3 June © Viking Line

Viking Line’s newbuilding project at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry has entered a new phase following the official keel laying of VIKING GLORY today, 3 June – exactly nine months after the first steel cutting.

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Tallink to accept passengers with vehicles on its Muuga-Vuosaari route

Tallink is further fuelling the competition in the Gulf of Finland © Frank Lose

Tallink will start taking passengers and their cars on its Muuga (Estonia)-Vuosaari (Finland) route from 12 June on the previously freight-only SEA WIND.

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A Visentini for Trasmediterránea

A Visentini XL for Trasmediterránea © NAOS Ship and Boat Design

Trasmediterránea, the Naviera Armas subsidiary, will charter a new ro-pax ferry that is currently under construction at the Visentini shipyard with delivery expected in May 2020.

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Finance

Improved EBIT for Clipper Group

Clipper Group A/S has published its 2018 results which show significant growth for Seatruck Ferries, the Irish Sea niche ro-ro operator which has become the Group’s core business following its divestment in Danske Færger A/S and fleet management, whereas dry bulk activities were transferred to Clipper Bulk Shipping Ltd., a sister company to Clipper Group A/S. The restructuring affected the group’s revenue which almost halved to USD 113 million.

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Breakthrough in green shipping: the Japanese KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. (“K” LINE) signs for up to 50 automated kites from AIRSEAS

After 2 years of close technical and business cooperation, KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. (“K” LINE) announces a 20-year agreement with AIRSEAS to install and service one ship with Seawing, an automated kite based on parafoil technology used to tow commercial ship and reduce CO2 by 20% through wind propulsion. Once the first Seawing is successfully delivered, “K”LINE will contemplate to order up to 50 additional Seawing.

Lindblad Expeditions becomes a carbon neutral company in 2019

Lindblad Expeditions announced that they will become a carbon neutral company beginning in 2019. This announcement continues the company’s legacy in ecotourism, demonstrating their long-standing and growing commitment toward defining travel industry standards for sustainability and environmentally responsible operations. Lindblad’s announcement also supports National Geographic’s ongoing efforts to identify greenhouse gas emissions associated with its travel programs, and decrease that impact by offsetting carbon emissions that cannot be eliminated.

BC Ferries celebrates world oceans day with five years of green marine certification

For the fifth year in a row, BC Ferries has received Green Marine certification. The achievement comes ahead of World Oceans Day on June 8.

Interferry project identifies ‘paramount’ lessons from Philippines safety boost

The FERRYSAFE project team formed by global trade association Interferry to study pronounced safety advances in Philippines ferry operations has completed the second of two visits to the country and is now developing best practice guidance to assist the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other developing nations.

ABB to modernize Italian lakes ferry with hybrid conversion project

ABB will convert the 1965-built ferry SAN CRISTOFORO for hybrid operation by fitting it with an electric power and propulsion system, helping reduce emissions and increase overall energy efficiency.

Inmarsat and Hyundai Global Service sign agreement to fast-track maritime digitalisation

Inmarsat has signed a business cooperation agreement that allows Hyundai Global Service (HGS) to offer ship owners and managers a digital total care solution route to maritime digitalisation. HGS was established in 2016 by parent group Hyundai Heavy Industries as a digital transformation solutions provider to optimise ship operation and performance.

Daniamant launches ODEO Strobe

Danish marine safety equipment manufacturer, Daniamant, announces the launch of the ODEO Strobe, a high power white LED flashing light designed for use in emergency situations as a collision warning signal or to pinpoint the position of a vessel or individual in distress.

StormGeo launches new versions of BVS and NaviUpdate at Nor-Shipping

StormGeo, the leader in weather intelligence, weather routing and fleet performance systems, announced new versions of the best-selling route optimization system, BVS, through the launch of NaviPlanner BVS and NaviUpdate.

Wärtsilä will bring water & waste systems into shipping’s digital age

At this year’s Nor-Shipping conference and exhibition, the technology group Wärtsilä will be highlighting its development work on a smart concept for onboard water and waste systems. The work involves combining the latest environmental technology and process expertise with real-time data collection and digital modelling. This is made possible by Wärtsilä having the marine industry’s most extensive portfolio of waste and water treatment solutions, and a unique offering in digital tools such as data collection units and route planning.

ABB releases the latest edition of Generations – Electric. Digital. Connected.

ABB Marine & Ports is pleased to announce the latest edition of the popular customer journal Generations.
In this issue, ABB explores how electric, digital and connected technologies are converging to offer dramatic gains in efficiency, safety, and sustainability. And in a Generations first, ABB has invited industry leaders to discuss China as an emerging maritime industrial power.

Momentum builds for One Sea as Inmarsat, MTI and Royal Institution of Naval Architects join shipping's autonomous shipping alliance

Three of the leading influencers in the international maritime sector have joined One Sea, the industry alliance that brings together leading exponents of autonomous ship technology.

ABB expands Azipod® power range for ferries and RoPax vessels

Since its launch in 1990, Azipod® electric propulsion has become the industry standard for a wide range of vessel segments ranging from smaller crafts to icebreakers capable of independently operating in the harshest conditions.
In response to customer requests, ABB has filled the gap between the low and high-power range of Azipod® propulsors with the launch of a new series available in 7.5-14.5MW. In addition to ferry and RoPax vessels, this power range will also be applicable for larger offshore construction vessels, midsize cruise ships and shuttle tankers.

Shell marine medium-speed engine oil brings ICON Line 58% cost savings

Shell Marine has provided clear evidence of the cost savings available when a customer chooses its medium-speed engine oil Shell Gadinia, after PT Indo Container Line (ICON Line) confirmed that reduced lubricant consumption led to longer oil-drain intervals and costs down by 58%.

Sowing ZEEDS of a new era

The power of collaboration and the magic of imagining the impossible are the big takeaways so far for representatives of the six Six Nordic partners who've been beavering away since January on a pioneering initiative to address the critical need to cut CO2 emissions from our industry. Inspired by a common objective rooted in the UN's Sustainability Goals to fast-forward the switch to carbon-neutral shipping, the partners settled on the ZEEDS (Zero Emission Energy Distribution at Sea) concept as the most promising solution. 

At the heart of efficient ship operations: NAVTOR and Weathernews join forces

An e-navigation company from inception, NAVTOR started life as a challenger to traditional navigation methods. Now their freshly signed collaboration agreement with Weathernews of Japan keeps them on course to redefine navigation, moving beyond charts and chores and into the very heart of vessel operations.

PBES, Sterling and Wilson Announce Strategic Partnership

Marine energy storage and battery company PBES and power generation company Sterling and Wilson have announced a strategic partnership agreement. The agreement, which involves Sterling and Wilson acquiring a significant portion of PBES equity, provides a vehicle to stabilize PBES and move the company forward in its marine electric and hybrid energy storage business, while providing a critical and strategic component in Sterling and Wilson’s portfolio.

Wärtsilä Operim enables smarter performance and greater profitability

The technology group Wärtsilä is launching a new, digital version of Operim – Operational Performance Improvement & Monitoring – at this year’s Nor-Shipping conference and exhibition in Oslo, Norway. This offering is a key feature of Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine vision. By digitally augmenting physical products through the addition of data collection capabilities and cloud based analytics, Operim enables improvements in operational performance through continuous monitoring and reporting of the key performance indicators and virtual instrumentation. The collected data is delivered to the system’s user in real-time, thereby allowing appropriate and timely manual or autonomous decision-making in a predictive or adaptive manner.

KONGSBERG and DNV GL team up for maritime digitalization

DNV GL and KONGSBERG have signed a memorandum of understanding with the ambition to help bring about digitalization of the maritime industry and greatly enhance customer benefit and ease.

ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Control integrates DP2 to increase safety across entire vessel operating profile

ABB adds dynamic positioning 2 (DP2) functionality to ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Control, the solution that enhances vessel command execution and enables operators to focus on safer maneuvering.

ClassNK releases Guidelines for Software Security

Classification Society ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Software Security which target software developers, system integrators, and more.

Wärtsilä Navi-Planner lifts voyage planning and optimisation to unprecedented levels

The technology group Wärtsilä unveils its new Navi-Planner voyage planning and optimisation solution at this year’s Nor-Shipping exhibition. Developed by Transas, a Wärtsilä company, the new Navi-Planner makes use of the connected ECDIS. The new connectivity allows tedious onboard voyage planning to be cut from 5 hours to 30min, while also providing a minimum navigational safety standard for a less experienced crew.

NorthLink Ferries set for sell-out summer

Northern Isles ferry operator Serco NorthLink Ferries is predicting its busiest ever holiday season. The company has just completed training for its 31 seasonal Passenger Service Assistants who have joined the team ahead of the summer surge.

World’s most powerful fully-electric ferry ready for Danish waters

The ELLEN E-ferry, the world’s most powerful fully-electric ferry, is close to entering passenger operations. Covering a 22-nautical mile crossing between the Danish islands of Ærø and Fynshav, the vessel will travel seven times further than any other electric ferry currently in operation anywhere in the world.

Wärtsilä: Sailing into a climate-challenged future - is shipping able to cope?

2018 can be viewed as the year of pivotal climate action when the world started demanding change. The global warming debate intensified when the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that surpassing the 1.5 degrees rise in global temperature carries huge risks for humans and nature alike. Global emissions need to be lowered dramatically and the maritime industry has a significant stake in making it happen. This is a call that rings true with Wärtsilä as the corporation’s purpose is to enable sustainable societies with smart technology.

Corvus Energy launches groundbreaking new battery for Cruise ships, Ro-Pax and Ro-Ro with unlimited capacity

Corvus Energy, the leading supplier of batteries for hybrid and zero-emission vessels, is proud to introduce its next generation Energy Storage System (ESS): Corvus Blue Whale, a groundbreaking energy storage system for Cruise ships, Ro-Pax and Ro-Ro.

Wärtsilä offers the world’s first commercially available auto-docking system

The technology group Wärtsilä has taken a notable step towards realising the full commercial potential of autonomous vessels. Following the latest and most advanced testing of its SmartDock auto-docking system, which included giving industry representatives and customers first-hand experience as passengers onboard the test vessel, the company has secured the first order for the system. This makes SmartDock the world’s first commercially available auto-docking solution.

OSM Maritime heralds ‘future of ship management’ with launch of OSM ON from Singapore Operations Center

Ship management company OSM Maritime has launched a portfolio of ‘industry first services’ with the introduction of OSM ON. The new product will be offered to a customer base that not only includes owners, but also insurance companies, financial institutions and brokers. It utilises the company’s recently opened Maritime Operations Center in Singapore – which digitally connects all vessels under OSM management, and all activities with real-time visibility and transparency – to provide 24/7 response and risk management support services. OSM believes that this will be a game changer for the maritime industry by combining first-hand professional expertise with state-of-the-art technology.

RMC’s new vessel to create jobs to the western coast of Finland: a substantial power system agreement reached with companies in the Vaasa region

Rauma Marine Constructions has signed an agreement with their partner network for the delivery of a power system for the new Wasaline ferry, set to operate in the Gulf of Bothnia between the city of Vaasa in Finland and city of Umeå in Sweden. The vessel will employ a hybrid power generation system as well as an electric propulsion system rarely used in RoPax ferries, which will improve its environmental efficiency. The systems will be provided by a network of companies operating in the Vaasa area – including ABB, WE Tech, VEO, and Danfoss/Vacon.

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