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Jun 08 2023
In May 2023 AS Tallink Grupp transported 469,878 passengers, which is a 3.3% decrease compared to May 2022. The number of cargo units decreased by 23.1% to 29,678 units and the number of passenger vehicles by 0.1% to 72,969 units year-on-year.
Corvus Energy announced the launch of its inherently gas-safe marine fuel cell product, the Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell System. The Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell system is the result of the H2NOR research project that started in 2021. H2NOR was initiated by Corvus Energy, Toyota and other partners to fast-track the development and production of sustainable and scalable Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems.
Jun 07 2023
Danish ship designers OSK Group, consisting of three sister companies with each their area of maritime expertise: OSK-ShipTech, OSK-Offshore and Steen Friis Design, will unify behind one brand going forward – OSK Design.
CruiseWeeks before its 130th anniversary, Hurtigruten Norway unveiled plans for its first zero (direct)-emission cruise ship, the ‘Sea Zero’ project. Hurtigruten Norway presented the findings alongside its consortium of 12 maritime partners and research institute SINTEF.
FerryAs the summer season approaches, Brittany Ferries says passenger numbers are rising slowly towards pre-Covid levels. However, the slump in freight volumes that came post Brexit has continued and has even started to worsen this year. Brittany Ferries also report return of the fast ferry CONDOR LIBERATION on the Channel.
Ro-roAn integrated control to propeller solution from Berg Propulsion has been selected to ensure that the visionary Neoliner ro-ro vessel will always achieve optimized performance, whether it is powered by wind alone or with the assistance of gensets.
Jun 06 2023
Technology group Wärtsilä’s new patented and proprietary technology Wärtsilä Ammonia Release Mitigation Systems (WARMS) has received Approval in Principle from classification society DNV. The approval in principle covers its use on ships fuelled by ammonia with the DNV Class notation gas fuelled ammonia or on gas tankers fuelled by ammonia with the DNV Class notation GF NH3.
High-speedAustal Limited announced that Austal Vietnam delivered a new high-speed catamaran to the Degage Group of French Polynesia. The 66 metre APETAHI EXPRESS completed a series of sea trials off the coast of Vung Tau in May 2023 and is now preparing for her maiden (delivery) voyage to French Polynesia.
Jun 05 2023
You can now find photos from the 2023 Shippax Ferry Conference on our conference website. The conference was held on board Grimaldi Lines' CRUISE BARCELONA, sailing between Barcelona-Civitavecchia-Barcelona, 24-26 April, 2023. It was sold out two months ahead of it and was attended by 477 delegates!
Jun 02 2023
FerryFollowing the announcement earlier this year that the CMA CGM group and the STEF group were discussing the acquisition by CMA CGM of the STEF ferry subsidiary La Meridionale it was expected that the deal would be secured by the end of June. Both companies concluded the process on 31 May with La Meridionale now officially part of the CMA CGM group.
CruiseMSC Group and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrated the delivery of MSC EURIBIA for the Company’s MSC Cruises brand, a vessel which features many energy-efficient solutions.
Ro-roThe Grimaldi Group has further grown its order book with two more new PCTC’s, bringing the total to 17 under construction for the group. Last January, the company signed an agreement with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company Limited (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company Limited (CSTC) – two companies part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC) – for the construction of five PCTC ships. The option for another two sister vessels was finally exercised few days ago.
DFDS are taking essential steps to protect marine life in the Mediterranean around the Southern part of Greece, a critical habitat for endangered sperm whales.
The land-based maritime high-speed internet provider Nowhere Networks expands its offering with a complete vessel solution for internet at gigabit speeds in ports. In response to demand from the cruise industry Nowhere Networks already delivers Gbps speed in 50 European major ports today, soon to be expanded to 100 ports across the continent.
FerryIn December, VIKING CINDERELLA will, for the first time in over a decade, steer the course towards Riga. On the second and third days of Advent, the ship departs from Stadsgårdskajen in Stockholm to Latvia's capital. During the three-day cruise, guests will be treated with food compiled by the Swedish Chef National Team and will be able to visit the famous Christmas market on Domkyrkotorget in Riga.
Jun 01 2023
CruiseCarnival Corporation & plc has announced the appointment of Paul Ludlow as Carnival UK president in addition to his leadership role for P&O Cruises.In his new consolidated position, Ludlow will assume all commercial and operational responsibility for Carnival UK which includes P&O Cruises and Cunard globally.
PortDP World’s plans to transform its Constanta terminal into global trade hub have kicked into overdrive thanks to a EUR 38m grant from the Ministry of Transport in Romania and the European Union.
May 31 2023
ABB unveiled ABB Dynafin™, a new concept representing a revolutionary propulsion system breaking new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, the innovative concept is the result of over a decade of research, development, and testing. ABB estimates the first prototype to be available in 2025.
Ro-roSpliethoff announced that it is starting a monthly con-ro liner service from Belgium and the UK to the US East Coast from 1 June. With a transit time of only around 14 days from port to port makes this newly introduced service unique in the market.
High-speedIncat Crowther announced a second Incat Crowther 32 has been delivered to Spanish ferry operator Mar de Ons. The new self-titled vessel, MAR DE ONS, was constructed at Astilleros Armon’s Burella yard and is nearly identical to the 2019-delivered MAR DE CIES.
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