Finnlines in advanced discussions to start new Zeebrugge-Rosslare Europoort freight ro-ro service in July

Reports emanating from the Republic of Ireland suggest that Finnlines is to start a new direct freight ro-ro service between Zeebrugge and Rosslare Europoort this July.

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CalMac takes delivery of its latest fleet addition – the double-ender LOCH FRISA

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The latest ferry to join Scotland’s largest ferry operator, Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac), LOCH FRISA, has joined the fleet in Oban after completing a major upgrade project in Leith. Subject to completing successful sea trials and berthing trials, the 49.9m 2015-built double-ender LOCH FRISA will enter service on the Oban-Craignure route to the isle of Mull in mid-June.

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All three FINNECO’s now delivered

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FINNECO III, the third of three 5,800 lanemetre ro-ro vessels in the Eco class was delivered to Finnlines from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) in China on 6 June 2022. The vessel will enter Finnlines’ Biscay line, where it will join the sister vessels, FINNECO I and II.

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The port of Gothenburg is growing - land acquisition completed in Arendal

Visualisation of how the area could look like in the future

On 9 June, the Port of Gothenburg AB's acquisition of a 108,000 square meter area in Arendal in the Port of Gothenburg was completed. The purpose of the acquisition is to enable a future relocation of Stena Line's Denmark and Germany terminals and to consolidate the port's ferry and ro-ro traffic to the outskirts of the harbour.

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First silent and emission-free sailing into a world heritage fjord made possible by Corvus ESS

HAVILA CASTOR is the first passenger ship to sail silent and emission-free into a world heritage fjord © Havila Kystruten

On 2 June Havila Kystruten`s HAVILA CASTOR proved it could sail in and out of the Geiranger fjord on zero-emission with help from the largest battery pack installed onboard a commercial vessel.

HAVILA CASTOR is one out of four identical ships built for Havila Kystruten to operate on the coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes in the North of Norway. The full roundtrip takes 11 days and is an epic journey through some of the most scenic and unspoiled nature. Corvus has delivered a complete 6.1 MWh Orca battery system for each of the vessels.

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Seabourn announces the return of SEABOURN SOJOURN; entire Seabourn fleet back in service

SEABOURN SOJOURN © Marc Ottini

Seabourn is celebrating the return of its entire fleet of ultra-luxury ships, with the departure of SEABOURN SOJOURN from Athens, Greece, 7 June.

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Wärtsilä Hybrid Propulsion System will future-proof 11 new Eastern Pacific PCTC vessels

Artist rendering of an EPS dual-fuel LNG PCTC featuring Wärtsilä’s hybrid propulsion system © Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte Ltd

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its hybrid propulsion system for 11 new Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels. The ships are being built at the Jingling and Weihai shipyards in China for Singapore-based tonnage provider Eastern Pacific Shipping.

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First in the world: DFDS introduces eyes in the sky

As the first in the world, DFDS is introducing a drone support system as part of the equipment on commercial ships. The drone system will support the captains onboard when docking and sailing in narrow waters.

Continued recovery for international ferry traffic in Sweden in early 2022

During the first quarter of the year, January-March 2022, the total number of passengers in Swedish ports (all departing and arriving passengers) was 3.4 million, an increase of 94 percent compared to the same quarter in 2021. The rate of increase was significantly faster for international traffic than on the Gotland ferries. It shows new preliminary official statistics from Swedish Trafikanalys.

ABB to lead turnkey project for largest shore-to-ship solution in France

Port of Toulon, which handles over 1.6 million ferry and cruise passengers annually, has committed to ABB Shore Connection technology at a key stage in its sustainability drive.
With around 1,300 yearly calls from ferries and cruise vessels right in the heart of the city, the port of Toulon plays an important role in developing the attractiveness of the region for business and tourists. The port is also central to the “Zero-smoke stopovers” plan by the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Région Sud PACA), which aims to electrify the docks of Toulon, Marseille and Nice to enable emission-free stays for vessels.

DNV signs MOU with Saronic Ferries on development of electric ferry concept in Greece

Classification society DNV have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saronic Ferries designed to enable the development of an electric ferry for local deployment in Greece. The collaboration is targeted towards a fully electric concept for deployment on short sea passenger routes in the Argosaronikos area.

Royal Caribbean Group Enters Partnership With the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

Royal Caribbean Group and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping have formalized their collaboration by signing a Partnership Agreement. With the agreement, Royal Caribbean Group becomes a Corporate Strategic Partner to the Center, committing to a long-term strategic collaboration and contribution to the development of zero carbon technologies and solutions for the maritime industry.

Horisont Energi signs a MoU with Lhyfe to use renewable green hydrogen produced by Lhyfe to provide its ammonia plants in Europe

Horisont Energi, a clean energy and carbon transport and storage services provider, and Lhyfe, a pure player in renewable green hydrogen, announce they have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the joint development of green ammonia-producing plants in Europe fed by green hydrogen plants.

DP WORLD Southampton is first port in Britain to replace diesel with vegetable oil and cuts net emissions by over 80 per cent

DP WORLD’S container terminal at Southampton has taken a major step forward in the journey to net zero by becoming the first port in Britain to eliminate fossil diesel from its operations entirely and transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

Red Funnel awarded RoSPA Order of Distinction Award

Red Funnel, the original Isle of Wight ferry operator, has been awarded an Order of Distinction (21 consecutive Golds) Award for health and safety performance by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.