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A new terminal will be built © Baleària

Baleària plans to open a service between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico in 2024

Dec 05 2023

FerryBaleària plans to open a new ferry route between San Pedro de Macorís (Dominican Republic) and Mayagüez (Puerto Rico) after summer 2024. The shipping company plans to provide a daily ferry service over the 133 miles between the two ports. It also plans to build a terminal in the port of San Pedro de Macorís and adapt the one in Mayagüez.

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Deltamarin wins design contract for La Méridionale’s new ro-pax vessels

Dec 05 2023

FerryDeltamarin has signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling shipyard (Weihai) for the approval and detail design of La Méridionale’s upcoming ro-pax vessel project. As a part of the contract, Deltamarin will be responsible for providing both the approval and detail design services for the construction of the new ro-pax vessel pair. Deltamarin has earlier provided the shipyard with consultancy and contract design services on the project.

BIRKA STOCKHOLM will be renamed BIRKA GOTLAND © Jukka Huotari

BIRKA GOTLAND will be the Baltic Sea's new pleasure cruise ship

Dec 05 2023

CruiseIn August, Viking Line and Gotlandsbolaget presented a completely new joint investment in cruise traffic between Stockholm, Mariehamn and Visby. Now it is clear that the Baltic Sea's new pleasure cruiser will be called BIRKA GOTLAND. Under the leadership of CEO Susanne Kaarnimo-Knight, BIRKA GOTLAND will offer cruises from the end of March 2024.

CARNIVAL JUBILEE © Meyer Werft

MEYER WERFT hands over cruise ship CARNIVAL JUBILEE

Dec 05 2023

CruiseMEYER WERFT handed over the CARNIVAL JUBILEE to Carnival Cruise Line on the scheduled date. The newbuilding is the first ship for Carnival Cruise Line (Miami/USA) to be built in Papenburg.

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Wärtsilä introduce another four methanol engines

Dec 05 2023

Wärtsilä will introduce another four methanol engines to its portfolio. In addition to the Wärtsilä 32 methanol engine launched last year, Wärtsilä will add the Wärtsilä 20, Wärtsilä 31, Wärtsilä 46F and Wärtsilä 46TS to its portfolio of engines capable of operating with methanol fuel.

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Cepsa and C2X set up joint project to develop one of the world’s largest green methanol plants in Europe

Dec 04 2023

At COP28 Cepsa and C2X announced a joint project to provide green methanol for multiple industries, including chemicals and shipping. The project is to develop a plant in Huelva, Spain, entailing an investment of up to EUR 1 billion, that would become one of the five largest green methanol plants in the world with an annual production capacity of 300,000 tonnes, preventing the emission up to 1 million tonnes of fossil CO2. A final investment decision for the project is expected to be made in 2025.

Bill Gates founded Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to support the Swedish based e-methanol producer FlagshipONE

Dec 04 2023

At COP28, Ørsted announced that the EU-Catalyst Partnership, which consists of the European Commission, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, and the European Investment Bank, has vowed to support Ørsted’s FlagshipONE project, Europe’s largest e-methanol plant for shipping.

FINNCANOPUS sea trial

Dec 03 2023

FerryFINNCANOPUS, sister to FINNSIRIUS, was out on sea trail and is expected to be delivered from the CMI Jinling shipyard in a few weeks time.
FINNSIRIUS will be the theme ship in the Shippax Designs 23 publication, to be released this month.

MEIN SCHIFF 7 © Meyer Turku

Float out of TUI Cruises’ methanol capable MEIN SCHIFF 7 at Meyer Turku

Dec 03 2023

CruiseThe float out of MEIN SCHIFF 7 was done during the weekend at the Meyer Turku shipyard. MEIN SCHIFF 7 is over 300 metres long and has 15 decks. The ship's volume is 111,500 gt. The ship's 1,461 cabins can accommodate a total of 2,894 passengers and a crew of about a thousand people.

VIKING VELA © Viking

Viking marks float out of newest ocean ship

Dec 01 2023

CruiseViking announced its newest ocean ship-the 998-guest VIKING VELA-was floated out, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled to debut in December 2024, the VIKING VELA will spend her inaugural season sailing voyages in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe.

MEIN SCHIFF RELAX © TUI Cruises

MEIN SCHIFF RELAX launched in Monfalcone

Dec 01 2023

CruiseThe launch of MEIN SCHIFF RELAX (initially MEIN SCHIFF 8), the first of two InTUItion class new concept cruise ships, dual-fuel LNG powered that Fincantieri is building for TUI Cruises took place at the Monfalcone shipyard. The godmother of the ship was Elena Sperti, an employee of the shipyard. With approximately 330m length and 160,000 gross tons, these units will constitute the backbone of TUI Cruises’ future fleet.

Book now to secure a seat to the 2024 Shippax Ferry Conference (Upd. 1 Dec)

Dec 01 2023

The Shippax Ferry Conference is a must-attend onboard event where most of the major global players of the ferry industry come to catch up with the latest products and developments and enjoy a world-class networking together with friends, colleagues, customers and future customers. More than 230 companies are usually represented.

San Francisco Bay Ferry system WETA © WETA

Wärtsilä signs Electrification and Integration Services agreement for USA’s first zero (direct)-emission high speed ferries project

Nov 30 2023

High-speedWärtsilä has signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide its Fleet Electrification and Systems Integrator Services for a project to build the first zero (direct)-emission high speed ferries in the USA. The fully electric vessels will be built for San Francisco’s Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the operator of the San Francisco Bay Ferry system.

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The second of P&O Ferries two new double-ended giants for its Dover-Calais service has been delivered

Nov 29 2023

FerryThe second of P&O Ferries giant double-enders for its Dover-Calais service has been delivered from China's Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). The 47,653 gt P&O LIBERTÈ is a sister to P&O PIONEER that was delivered in March this year.

NEREA © Sefine Shipyard

Updated: Sefine Shipyard delivered ro-pax NEREA to Sicily’s Siremar (Caronte & Tourist)

Nov 29 2023

FerrySicilian ferry operator Siremar took delivery of its 110-metre dual-fuel newbuilding ro-pax ferry NEREA from Turkey’s Sefine Shipyard. The new EUR 40 million, 8,234 gt ferry, will be deployed between Milazzo and the Aeolian Island.

ICON OF THE SEAS © Meyer Turku

Meyer Turku shipyard delivered the world's largest cruise ship, ICON OF THE SEAS

Nov 28 2023

CruiseMeyer Turku delivered the cruise ship ICON OF THE SEAS to Royal Caribbean International. At 365-metre length and with a gross tonnage of 248,655, ICON OF THE SEAS is now the largest cruise ship in the world. ICON is Royal Caribbean’s first ship that runs on liquefied natural gas and utilizes fuel cell technology. It is also equipped with features such as shore power connections and waste heat recovery systems.

Irish Ferries Freight announcement of sale of freight service

Nov 27 2023

Irish Ferries Freight posted the following announcement, “We are delighted to announce our intention to sell a freight service between Northern Ireland and Scotland in early 2024. This new service will expand our route network, improving our connectivity between Ireland, UK and Europe, whilst also complementing our existing services from Dublin and Rosslare.”

Refurbishment of Condor Ferries new CONDOR ISLANDER

Nov 26 2023

FerryTrimline completed the extensive interior rebrand of Condor Ferries‘ newly purchased CONDOR ISLANDER (formerly StraitNZ 's STRAITSMAN) during wet dock in Poole, UK. Trimline delivered the full design and build project, completely revitalizing the ferry’s interior and providing passengers with a welcoming and spacious environment, featuring premium options for Condor customers.

FUTURA © Cemre Shipyard

Scandlines’ new zero direct emissions ferry FUTURA launched

Nov 26 2023

FerryCemre shipyard launched Scandlines’ new zero direct emissions ferry on 25 November. The ferry which will be named FUTURA will be deployed on the Fehmarn Belt in 2024.

OSCAR WILDE © George Holland

Irish Continental Group year-to-date trading update

Nov 24 2023

FinanceIrish Continental Group issued its year-to-date trading update for the period 1 Jan-18 Nov and financial information for the first 10 months of 2023. Compared to the same period last year, the number of cars transported increased with 12.2%, ro-ro freight 3.9%. Consolidated Group revenue ended at EUR 491.4 million (-1.8%).

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NEREA © Sefine Shipyard

Updated: Sefine Shipyard delivered ro-pax NEREA to Sicily’s Siremar (Caronte & Tourist)

Nov 29 2023

FUTURA © Cemre Shipyard

Scandlines’ new zero direct emissions ferry FUTURA launched

Nov 26 2023

MISS OUTRE MER © Incat Crowther

High-speed catamaran MISS OUTRE-MER delivered to CTM Deher in Guadeloupe

Nov 21 2023

Book now to secure a seat to the 2024 Shippax Ferry Conference (Upd. 1 Dec)

Dec 01 2023

© P&O Ferries

The second of P&O Ferries two new double-ended giants for its Dover-Calais service has been delivered

Nov 29 2023

ICON OF THE SEAS © Meyer Turku

Meyer Turku shipyard delivered the world's largest cruise ship, ICON OF THE SEAS

Nov 28 2023

Refurbishment of Condor Ferries new CONDOR ISLANDER

Nov 26 2023

Seizure of the GALAXY LEADER PCTC chartered by NYK

Nov 21 2023

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