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Sep 22 2023
It is with great pleasure we invite you to take part in the 2024 Shippax Ferry Conference, the 21st annual onboard ferry conference organized by Shippax.
FerryCeremonies were held at the Turkish Cemre shipyard for CMAL’s two new Little Minch ferries. The keel was laid for the first vessel, while the first steel was cut for its sister ship. The ferries are expected to be delivered in June and October 2025.
Sep 21 2023
CruiseThe cruise division of MSC Group confirmed firm orders for two hydrogen-powered cruise ships for its luxury travel brand Explora Journeys with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The deal completes a total investment of EUR 3.5 billion in six luxury ships for Explora Journeys. The contracts are subject to access to financing as per industry practice.
Global trade association Interferry – representing more than 270 companies and some 1,200 individual members from over 40 countries – co-hosted a workshop at the European Shipping Summit this week, together with the shipping associations from Cyprus, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.
Sep 20 2023
FerryFjord Line will no longer operate the ferry route between Sandefjord in Norway and Strömstad in Sweden, as the route does not support Fjord Line's vision and long-term strategy. Fjord Line sees this as a strategic move to concentrate operations around the routes between Norway and Denmark.
FerryThe name change to Öresundslinjen is a step towards integration with Molslinjen. The investment that ForSea began with investments in customer experience, service offering and sustainability is what Öresundslinjen continues to build on.
Sep 19 2023
FerryFinnlines’ EUROPALINK has returned to Malmö and rejoined the Swedish flag, which is important not least for Swedish security of supply in the event of a crisis. The reflagging ceremony was carried out on 18 September 2023 by Finnlines Ship Management AB’s CEO Thomas Doepel, Finnlines’ Line Manager Antonio Raimo, the Ship’s Master Jan Isberg and the Chair of the Regional Executive Committee in Skåne Carl Johan Sonesson.
Sep 17 2023
DFDS has entered into an agreement to acquire FRS Iberia/Maroc, a division of the German short-sea ferry company FRS GmbH & Co. KG. FRS Iberia/Maroc operates three short-sea ferry routes across the Strait of Gibraltar connecting Spain and Morocco.
Sep 15 2023
FerryTallink Grupp’s Tallinn-Stockholm route vessel BALTIC QUEEN will return to her regular route and operations on 15 September 2023. The vessel which will host the Shippax Ferry Conference in 2024 has spent two weeks at the BLRT shipyard in Naantali, Finland for maintenance and upgrades.
FerryCMA CGM officially took over La Meridionale on 31 May, but details of the deal were at the time kept under wraps.
Sep 13 2023
Freight and ticket prices for ferry traffic to and from Gotland have increased. To ease the situation, the Swedish government proposes financial support of SEK 33 million for 2023 for ferry traffic to and from Gotland. The aid is subject to rapid approval from the European Commission.
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has named Piriou as its preferred shipbuilder to build and deliver two new vessels for the Group. In April, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group announced a private financing solution for the replacement of the vessels and the intent to select a preferred shipyard. This announcement continues the next stage of the Group’s plan.
Ro-roWärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for two new hybrid ro-ro vessels. The ships are being built at the China Merchants Jinling shipyard (Weihai) Co., Ltd for Stena RoRo. The ships will be the world’s first methanol fuelled hybrid ro-ro vessels and will operate in the Stena Line Irish Sea system. Part of the order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 2023, while the remaining order was booked in Q3 2023.
FerryPreparations are running at full speed full speed: at the Cemre shipyard in Turkey and at the ferry terminals in Puttgarden and Rødby, everything is currently being prepared for the deployment of Scandlines’ new zero direct emissions freight ferry. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the ferry will be launched.
Sep 12 2023
Ro-roSmyril Line has purchased the ro-ro ship SEAGARD from Bore Ltd. The vessel will be renamed GLYVURSNES and handed over in the first week of January 2024.
Total freight volumes in August 2023 were 4.6% below 2022. Volumes were 1.6% below 2022 adjusted for Channel. The number of passengers increased 2.8% driven by more passengers in all three passenger areas.
Sep 11 2023
FerryPortsmouth International Port has been awarded GBP 19.8m from the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure competition (ZEVI), funded by UK Government and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. The grant will allow them to embark on a major decarbonisation project with Brittany Ferries, alongside the University of Portsmouth, MSE International, B4T, IOTICS and Swanbarton.
Sep 08 2023
bound4blue, the European technology developer of automated wind-assisted propulsion systems for the maritime transport based in Spain, has secured a EUR 15.9 million Series A funding round led by GTT Strategic Ventures, with the participation of the EIC Fund (European Innovation Council), Shift4Good, Louis Dreyfus Company Ventures, the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, Sun Returns, Kai Capital and existing investors including the Ocean Born Foundation and CDTI (Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation) through the co-investment initiative of Innvierte program.
CruiseVirgin Voyages has closed on a USD 550 million capital raise to accelerate its growth plans. The funding round was led by funds managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management and also includes additional capital from existing investors including Virgin Group and Bain Capital. The new funding raise will enable Virgin Voyages to strengthen its financial position while supporting the brand’s rapid expansion into international markets, with a relentless focus on creating an outstanding and innovative customer experience.
TT Club, the specialist international freight insurance provider is seeking greater emphasis on the critical dangers of toxic gas emissions associated with lithium-ion battery fires. The failure of such batteries has the potential to occur with no prior warning, or with such speed that there is typically no time to react to any warning signs.
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