JUST RELEASED - Shippax Guide 19

Shippax Guide is our annual extensive ship register publication including all existing ro-pax ferries, ro-ro and cruise vessels. Theme vessel in this issue: COLOR HYBRID

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Onorato Armatori introduces ALF POLLAK

ALF POLLAK has joined sister ship MARIA GRAZIA ONORATO. © Jean-Pierre Fabre

Following the termination of her charter to DFDS, Onorato Armotori has introduced the 4,076-lanemetre ALF POLLAK on the Genoa-Livorno-Catania-Malta Motorway of the Sea with occasional calls in Naples.

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Spanish ferry fleet update

Prior to taking up her charter for Caronte & Tourist early next year HEDY LAMARR will first drydock. © Frank Heine

Baleària has chartered its Visentini-built HEDY LAMARR to Italian operator Caronte for 40 days. The charter will commence once the vessel completes its drydocking in Malta.

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Oma Baatbyggeri delivers the second of three 39m catamarans to Norled

© Oma Baatbyggeri

FJORDPRINS, the second of three 39m high-speed catamarans built by Oma Baatbyggeri, has been handed over to Norled. The catamaran, which has a capacity of 296 passengers, will service the Tromsø, Finnsnes and Harstad route as of 1 January 2020.

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Ulstein Verft floated out NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE © Ulstein Verft

Lindblad Expeditions' new polar vessel NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE has been floated out at Norway’s Ulstein Verft. The 126-passenger capacity vessel will be delivered in January 2020.

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Havila increases shareholding in Fjord1 – could consolidate Fjord1 with Havila Kystruten

In a stock exchange release issued earlier this week, Havila Holding, which is the indirect majority owner of Fjord1, has announced to increase its shares in the company.

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MV Werften uses keel-laying ceremony of second Global Class to announce new Universal Class ships

Genting © MV Werften

When laying the keel of the second 208,000gt Global Class at MV Werften in Rostock on 9 December, Genting Hong Kong grasped the opportunity to announce the launch of a new class of ships dubbed Universal Class – a significantly smaller ship series aimed at global hotel brands that want to penetrate the cruise market, but are unable to do so due to the unavailability of building slots at shipyards.

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CLIPPER PENNANT ends Canary Bridge Seaways charter

CLIPPER PENNANT is on her way back to the Irish Sea © Kai Ortel

Seatruck Ferries’ 1,830-lanemetre CLIPPER PENNANT has ended her charter with Canary Bridge Seaways, the Baleària-Fred. Olsen Express joint venture that operates a thrice weekly service between Huelva and the Canaries.

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Hyundai Mipo bags order for domestic ro-pax ferry

© Hyundai Mipo Dockyard

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has inked a contract with Hydex Corporation for the construction of a 27,000gt ro-pax ferry to be introduced on the Incheon-Jeju overnight service during the second half of 2021.

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Press Releases

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SCHOTTEL to propel world’s first hydrogen ferry

Two new environmentally friendly vessels for the Norwegian ferry operator Norled will be propelled by high efficiency azimuth thrusters from SCHOTTEL. One of these LMG Marin designed vessels – currently under construction at Westcon Yards, Norway – will be the first ferry in the world to sail on liquid hydrogen.

Valmet to supply automation system to Nanjing Jinling Shipyard Co., Ltd. in China

Valmet will supply Valmet DNA automation system for TT-Line’s new RoPax vessel contracted by Nanjing Jinling Shipyard Co., Ltd. The innovative duel fuel vessel will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and is designed according to TT-Line’s Green Ship concept.

Semcon develops AI-driven data management for Stena Line

By combining the latest in AI, data mining and information architecture, Semcon is now supporting the shipping company Stena Line in a new pilot project to develop a unique data management solution. A solution that paves the way for new digital, sustainable and profitable services at Stena Line.

Wärtsilä to divest its ELAC Nautik business

The technology group Wärtsilä announces the divestment of shares in Wärtsilä ELAC Nautik GmbH (ELAC Nautik) to Cohort plc, a UK listed company, specialising in defence, security and related market sectors.

Corvus Energy receives funding from the Government of Canada for R&D of energy storage and digitalization in marine vessels

Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it will receive funding of up to $6 million from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) supporting a research and development project to create the next generation of energy storage and digitalization technologies for marine vessels.

Carnival Corporation Pilots Food Waste Bio-Digester Technology to Improve Environmental Compliance

As part of corporate commitment to sustained excellence in environmental compliance, 15 Carnival Corporation ships are testing food waste bio-digester machines, or "steel stomachs," that separate plastics from food waste while naturally breaking down food particles

Keel-laying for new river ship SPIRIT OF THE RHINE

Saga Cruises marked the keel-laying of its first new luxury boutique river ship SPIRIT OF THE RHINE with a ceremony at the Vahali shipyard in Serbia, on December 11.

VIKING acquires the fire safety division of Drew Marine

With the acquisition of Drew Marine’s Fire Safety and Rescue (FSR) division, VIKING increases its global volume, reach and technical competencies for marine firefighting equipment services (MFS).

First CoCo Yachts Coastal Cruiser 448 delivered to Zan Fast Ferries

On November 28th 2019, the first of two CoCo Yachts Coastal Cruiser 448 vessels, named ZANZIBAR 1, was delivered to Zan Fast Ferries Company Limited. After good competition between world known fast ferry players, CoCo Yachts – Plenty Ships were able to secure this order. The sister ship, ZANZIBAR 2, will do sea trials end of December 2019, and will be delivered shortly after.

Nautilus Labs Becomes New Inmarsat Fleet Data Application Provider

Nautilus Labs, the technology firm advancing the efficiency of ocean commerce through artificial intelligence, and Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, have signed an agreement for Nautilus Labs to join a premier group of dedicated application providers for Inmarsat’s Fleet Data service.

European logistics network expanded with Huisman Group

To further expand and develop DFDS’ European logistics services, DFDS has acquired 100% of the share capital of the Dutch logistics company Huisman Group BV headquartered in Wijchen.