Shippax News Bulletin – 30
- In association with Interferry
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Many news to catch up from the last few weeks since the last newsletter.
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Baleària time-charters former EUROCARGO NAPOLI for Algeciras-Tanger Med service
EUROCARGO NAPOLI © Marc Ottini
Having finalized the purchase of the 1995-built, 1,865 lanemetre capacity EUROCARGO NAPOLI from the Grimaldi Group in June, Ukrferry have managed to find employment for the vessel with Spain’s Baleària.
Renamed NAPOLI, the vessel will serve between Algeciras and Tanger Med for Baleària with 1-2 round trips per day.
Profitable June leads to near break-even Q2 for Tallink Grupp
SILJA SERENADE © George Giannakis
Strong recovery of passenger numbers after end of COVID related travel restrictions and a profit in the last month of the quarter, but recovery and results impacted by continuing geopolitical and economic turbulence.
The Group’s unaudited consolidated revenue increased by 139.4% or EUR 120.0 million in Q2 2022 to a total of EUR 206.0 million (EUR 86.1 million in Q2 2021). The group’s unaudited EBITDA in Q2 2022 was EUR 28.7 million (EUR 4.4 million in Q2 2021) and although the group reached a net profit in June this year, the unaudited net loss for the quarter as a whole was EUR 0.7 million (net loss of EUR 24.3 million in Q2 2021).
Norled orders two all-electric 40.6m catamaran passenger ferries from Brødrene Aa
© Brødrene Aa
Norwegian ferry operator Norled has ordered two new all-electric 40.6m catamaran passenger ferries from domestic builder Brødrne Aa. Both vessels will be delivered in January 2024 and will operate on Norled’s new route between Bodø-Ytne-Gildeskå-Vaeran. Norled has been granted the license to operate this route from 1 January 2024, taking over from Torghatten Nord.
The two new carbon fibre catamarans will each be capable of carrying 130 passengers, plus cargo and will be powered by a 4 MWh battery pack, which will provide a maximum speed of 30 knots and a service speed of 28 knots. Both new ferries will operate the 60 nautical mile route in full battery mode.
South Korea’s PanStar Ferry orders newbuilding cruise ro-pax ferry from domestic yard Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineering
Illustration © Panstar
A booming freight market and the expected return to high passenger numbers after the COVID pandemic has led South Korean ferry operator PanStar Ferry to order a new cruise ro-pax ferry for its service between South Korea and Japan.
Senior management of Seoul-based PanStar put pen to paper with senior management from domestic shipyard Dae Sun Shipbuilding and Engineering on 11 July for the 170m, 22,000gt newbuilding, which will be able to carry 353 passengers and have a crew of 46, along with 250 TEU of containers. The as yet unnamed ferry will be delivered in December 2024 and will operate on PanStar’s route between Busan and Osaka from early 2025.
GNV expand into Alboran Sea
The line is operated by the 1981-built AURELIA © Marc Ottini
Grandi Navi Veloci – GNV started operations between the ports of Almeria in Southern Spain and Nador in Morocco on 20 July. Nador is already served by GNV from both Barcelona and Sete, but this is the first time they operate from Almeria. The ferry operator had been in discussions with both ports for several years prior to the COVID pandemic but had been unable to source the correct vessel. The announcement that they would start this summer came at very short notice.
Second of P&O Ferries Dover-Calais newbuilding giant double-enders building in China floated out
© P&O Ferries
The second of P&O Ferries giant double-enders for its flagship service, Dover-Calais, has been floated out at China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International. The 47,394gt P&O LIBERTÈ, is expected to enter service at the end of 2023, about six months after her sister ship P&O PIONEER.
Designed by Denmark’s OSK ShipTech, the 230.5m x 30.8m ropax will be able to carry 1,500 passengers and a total of 3,100 lanemetres of vehicles on both freight decks and the dedicated car deck, which will be able to carry about 200 cars. The two dedicated freight decks have a 2,800 lanemetre capacity for trucks.
Finnlines’ Financial Review January–June 2022
EUROPALINK © Jukka Huotari
Tom Pippingsköld, President and CEO, in conjunction with the review:
“The Finnlines Group recorded revenue totalling EUR 356.9 (270.8) million during January–June 2022, an increase of 32% compared with the same reporting period in 2021. Shipping and Sea Transport Services generated revenue amounting to EUR 343.8 (258.1) million, of which passenger-related revenue was to EUR 25.6 (14.2) million. The revenue of Port Operations was EUR 24.8 (24.1) million. Cargo volumes were above the 2021 level.
During the reporting period, Finnlines transported 393,000 (391,000 in 2021) cargo units, shipped 73,000 (90,000) cars, and carried 742,000 (682,000) tons of freight not possible to measure in units, 286,000 (228,000) private and commercial passengers travelled with us."
Welcome STENA EBBA, the newest addition to Stena Line´s Baltic Sea E-Flexers
STENA EBBA © Stena Line
Stena Line introduces the second of the two large E-Flexer class vessels to be deployed on the route Karlskrona-Gdynia: In December 2022, the brand new STENA EBBA will join her sister STENA ESTELLE, which will connect Southern Sweden and Poland from August onwards. The twin ferries are the two largest of the E-Flexer class of Stena Line and have an increased capacity of 50% more cabins, 30% more passengers and 15% more cargo vs existing E-Flexer vessels.
Quick facts STENA EBBA:
- Sister vessel to STENA ESTELLE
- To be deployed on Karlskrona-Gdynia in December 2022
- Length: 240 meters
- Draught: 6,4 meters
- Width: 28 meters
- Capacity: 3,600 lm, 1,200 passengers, 263 cabins.
The world’s first zero-emission fast ferry is ready for operation
MEDSTRAUM © Marius Knutsen
MEDSTRAUM, the world’s first fully electric and zero-emission fast ferry, classed as a high-speed craft, has embarked on the journey from Fjellstrand shipyard to her new home port, Stavanger.
MEDSTRAUM
- Will carry passengers between Stavanger, Byøyene, and Hommersåk for Kolumbus from late summer 2022.
- Cruising speed during operation: 23 knots
- Max speed: 27 knots
- Length: 30 meters. With: 9 meters.
- Battery capacity: 1,524 kWh (Corvus Energy)
- Electric engines: 2×550 kW
- Charge capacity: 2,3 MW
- This pilot vessel is a result of the EU-funded TrAM-project, and is partly funded by Rogaland County Council.
- Project partners: Maritime CleanTech (NO), Kolumbus (NO), Rogaland County Council (NO), Fjellstrand (NO), Leirvik (NO), Hydro (NO), Servogear (NO), Wärtsilä (NO), HSVA (NO), University of Strathclyde (GB), National Technical University of Athens (GR), Fraunhofer IEM (DE), Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (GB) and De Vlaamse Waterweg (NL).
TECO 2030 has received funding for developing the high-speed vessel of the future
TECO 2030, Umoe Mandal and BLOM Maritime will base the high-speed fuel cell vessel design on energy-efficient hulls with SES technology
TECO 2030 leads a consortium with partners Umoe Mandal and BLOM Maritime to develop a hydrogen powered high-speed vessel with zero emissions. The consortium will receive up to 5 million NOK in funding support. The vessel will combine the class-leading fuel cell systems from TECO 2030 and energy-efficient catamaran design with SES technology from Umoe Mandal. The vessel will have the capacity to transport 200-300 passengers at speeds above 35 knots while sailing over long distances.
Enersense and Rauma Marine Constructions have signed an agreement on outfitting work for two LNG car and passenger ferries
© RMC
A subsidiary of Enersense International Plc, a provider of zero-emission energy solutions, Enersense Works Oy, which operates in the business area of Smart Industry, and Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) have signed a new agreement on outfitting work for two new car and passenger ferries at Rauma shipyard. The signed contract covers the most demanding technical areas of the ferries ordered by TT-Line Company, for example steel and piping installations in the main engine room and LNG tank area, as well as insulation work.
The renovated CIUDAD DE BARCELONA rejoins the Trasmed fleet
CIUDAD DE BARCELONA © Grimaldi Trasmed
The Trasmed ferry, the Grimaldi Group shipping company, CIUDAD DE BARCELONA, has completed the improvement tasks and left the port of Naples this Friday for Ibiza, where it is expected to arrival this Sunday, to rejoin the shipping company's service, with a trip between Ibiza and Barcelona, to finally operate this summer on the Barcelona-Alcudia-Mahón line from Monday to Thursday, and Barcelona-Palma from Friday to Sunday.
The renovated CIUDAD DE BARCELONA has new generation scrubbers installed and has improvements to the lounges for passengers, the common areas, the seating area and the cabins, the restaurant, in addition to changing the name and banner .
Saronic Ferries partners with C-Job Naval Architects for the design of the first fully-electric Ro-Pax Ferry in Greece
© C-Job
Saronic Ferries has announced their partnership with C-Job Naval Architects. For the Greek owner, C-Job will develop the design of the first fully-electric Ro-Pax ferry in Greece. Saronic Ferries, the largest ferry operator for the Saronic islands, is realising its mission to operate a purely emissions-free fleet by 2040 to all destinations.
C-Job delivered an initial design to Saronic Ferries following an extensive sustainable fuel feasibility study. The zero-emission passenger Ro-Ro ferry has a capacity of 800 passengers and will feature a variety of sustainable aspects, including fully electric propulsion. The ferry will recharge in the port of Piraeus. The design will include state-of-the-art features in energy-saving solutions and top-in-its-class interior design, offering passengers utmost comfort at no expense to the environment. This is where the journey to zero harmful emissions in Greece begins.
The vessel is expected to join the fleet in 2026, sailing between Piraeus and the islands of Aegina and Agistri, provided the infrastructure required in the port of Piraeus is in place.
Elliott Bay Design Group - designed hybrid-electric ferry enters construction
Casco Bay Lines newbuild © Elliott Bay Design Group
Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) announces their design of a hybrid-electric passenger vehicle ferry for Casco Bay Lines of Portland, Maine will enter the construction phase at Senesco Marine of North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The 50m ferry will
replace an existing diesel-powered ferry, the MACHIGONNE II, resulting in a reduction of 800 tons of carbon dioxide each year, helping to improve air quality in and around Portland, Maine.
Stena Line has seen their travel business bounce back in Britain and Ireland in 2022. Figures for the first half of the year show that passenger numbers are back to pre-pandemic levels, while car numbers in particular are far higher than in 2019.
The increase in the number of cars is most striking on the Irish Sea. With the cost of car hire in Ireland being the highest in Europe it is no surprise that people are instead opting to travel by ferry and take their own cars to either Belfast, Dublin or Rosslare. However, the level of increase has been higher than expected, with the numbers of passengers taking their cars up almost a third (32%) compared to 2019.
Tallink Grupp charters two vessels to the Netherlands
Tallink Grupp has announced signing contracts with Slaapschepen Public BV, an organisation nominated by Centraal Orgaan Opvang Asielzoekers (COA) in the Netherlands, for the short-term charter of two of the company’s vessels. The company’s Tallinn-Helsinki route vessel SILJA EUROPA has been chartered to provide temporary accommodation in the Netherlands from 20 August 2022 for a period of seven months, with the option to extend the charter agreement by another three months. The vessel has been hired with Tallink Grupp’s technical crew only.
The company’s second vessel GALAXY, currently operating on the Turku-Stockholm route, has also been chartered to provide accommodation in the Netherlands, but from 20 September 2022 also for seven months, with the option to extend the charter agreement by another three months. The vessel has also been hired with Tallink Grupp’s technical crew only.
Interferry conference set to focus on Power and People priorities
Cutting-edge solutions to an unprecedented increase in human and technological challenges will be unveiled when global trade association Interferry stages its 46th annual conference in Seattle this October on the theme of ‘Power and People’.
As Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan explains: ‘In a fast-changing operational and environmental climate, the ferry industry’s long-term success depends more than ever on two main factors. We need to attract dedicated people who are interested in pursuing a rewarding maritime career and help them achieve the qualifications required by our industry. Meanwhile we must drive support for the technologies and facilities that are crucial to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”
Silverstream Technologies signs MOU with Mitsui & Co. Europe Plc. and Orient Marine Company
Clean technology company Silverstream Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Japanese trading company Mitsui & Co. group (Mitsui & Co. Europe Plc. and Orient Marine Company (“Orient Marine”)), the organisations have announced.
The new partnership will see Silverstream, Mitsui & Co. Europe Plc. and Orient Marine – a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. which provides specialised services for ship-related businesses – work together. The companies will promote uptake of Silverstream’s air lubrication technology, the Silverstream® System, toward the Japanese market and support mainly Asian shipowners’ efforts to decarbonise.
Meyer Werft lays keel for CARNIVAL JUBILEE
With the traditional keel laying ceremony, the construction of CARNIVAL JUBILEE at Meyer Werft in Papenburg has reached another milestone. This is the first time that a ship for this Miami-based brand and shipping company is being built in Papenburg.
CARNIVAL JUBILEE is the third ship of a series Meyer Group is building for Carnival Cruise Line. Meyer Turku has already delivered the MARDI GRAS in 2020, followed by the CARNIVAL CELEBRATION in 2022. All ships are equipped with the low-emission LNG propulsion system. The highlight for passengers on board the three ships will be a roller coaster for the first time.
SES, content connectivity satellite service provider, will be providing high-speed satellite-based connectivity services to the newest landmark ship of a leading family cruise line, the company announced. The cruise line's existing fleet will also transition its connectivity to SES’s second-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) system O3b mPOWER, alongside installing the service onto its newbuild programme.
Shift Clean Energy Secures ABS Approval
Shift Clean Energy (Shift) has announced that it has received approval from US-based classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its energy storage solution (ESS).
Shift’s lithium-ion battery-based ESS are used for hybrid or fully electric propulsion systems for marine, offshore and inland waterway applications and currently rank among the safest in the world.
Swan Hellenic’s second ship, SH VEGA, sets sail for Arctic after Naming Ceremony
On monday the 11th of July 2022, Swan Hellenic announced that the Naming Ceremony of its second ice-class cultural expedition cruise ship, SH VEGA, had taken place at Helsinki Shipyard. The ship will make her first cultural expedition cruise of the Arctic, an 11-day exploration of the Svalbard Archipelago, departing Tromsø on the 20th of July 2022.
ClassNK releases "Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edition2.0)"
ClassNK has released the "Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edtion 2.0)," which sets forth safety requirements for ships fueled by methanol, ethanol, LPG, and ammonia. In particular, specific requirements for ammonia-fueled ships have been added to provide guidance for the design of alternative-fueled ships.
ClassNK releases “ClassNK Technical Journal”-Introducing the latest trend in Zero-Emission Ships
ClassNK has released the latest "ClassNK Technical Journal", which has been published for contributing to the development of the maritime industry through the outcome of R&D and technical activities.
The latest issue "ClassNK Technical Journal No.5 2022 (I)" focuses on “Zero-Emission Ships”, including efforts of the planning and design of next-generation greener ships, development of onboard CO2 capture system, prospects for widespread adoption of next-generation standard EV vessel and efforts to reduce GHG emissions from ships.
DFDS Expands Irish Logistics Network
To further expand and develop their European logistics offering, DFDS has acquired 100% of the share capital of Lucey Transport Logistics Ltd based in Dublin, Ireland.
Lucey Transport Logistics is a highly efficient Irish provider of transport and logistics solutions, primarily to consumer goods companies. Door-door transports are provided for full- and part-loads as well as distribution services. The logistics solutions include warehousing, inventory management, bonded storage, and product rework and labelling.
DFDS' 2022 Outlook Raised After Strong Q2
• EBITDA outlook raised to DKK 4.4-4.8bn from DKK 3.9-4.4bn for 2022
• Revenue growth outlook raised to around 35% from around 30%
DFDS’ outlook for 2022 has improved following a strong recovery in passenger earnings in Q2. In addition, freight ferry volumes and earnings were higher than expected.
P&O boosts safety with advanced hull stress monitoring for new ferries
Light Structures AS, supplier of fibre optic condition monitoring systems based on Fibre Bragg Grating technology (FBG) has been selected to provide a Hull Stress Monitoring System for two new hybrid-power, double-ended RoPAX vessels under construction at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China for P&O Ferries. Delivery, installation, and commissioning is expected to be completed within 2022.
DFDS monthly volume report: Steady passenger growth
Ferry – freight: Total volumes in June 2022 were 3.6% below 2021.
North Sea volumes were below 2021 on both UK routes and routes between Sweden and the Continent. Volumes in the Mediterranean network continued to grow supported by higher capacity.
Ferry – passenger: The number of passengers increased eightfold to 352k equal to 75% of volumes in June 2019, the latest comparable month pre-Covid-19. Transport segments continued to recover faster than leisure segments as the number of cars equalled 89% of volumes in 2019.
Trasmed transports 500,000 passengers and 140,000 vehicles in its first year of life
Trasmed, a shipping company belonging to the Grimaldi Group, celebrates its first anniversary on 20 July, with a very positive balance. Thus, after the acquisition last year of the assets of Armas Trasmediterránea, Trasmed has been the shipping company chosen by more than 500,000 passengers and has transported more than 140,000 ro-ro units.
Royal Caribbean Group acquires cruise ship ENDEAVOR, growing Silversea Cruises' expedition offerings
Royal Caribbean Group announced it has received court approval to acquire the ultra-luxury cruise ship ENDEAVOR. Originally delivered to Crystal Cruises in 2021, the ship will be renamed SILVER ENDEAVOR when it officially joins the Group's wholly owned subsidiary, Silversea Cruises' fleet, this month.
The purchase price for the vessel was USD 275 million, significantly below the cost of construction. The vessel was fully financed through a 15-year unsecured term loan, guaranteed by the German export credit agency, Euler Hermes, with no amortization payments in the first two years. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings, cash flow and ROIC.
Elomatic expands its business in Germany with a new maritime technology subsidiary
Elomatic Oy has established a subsidiary in Wismar, Germany, focusing on ship design and offshore wind power structures. The new subsidiary, called Elomatic Maritime Technologies, will enhance Elomatic's capacity to provide excellence to shipping companies, operators, and shipyards worldwide. There are many experienced professionals in the area due to the closure of the MV Werften shipyard.
BC Ferries appoints interim CEO
The British Columbia Ferry Services Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Sharland as Interim President and CEO of BC Ferries.
Ms. Sharland is a senior finance and operations executive who is currently Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BC Ferries. She will continue to fulfill her duties as CFO as she leads the company in the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable ferry service to coastal British Columbia.
Ms. Sharland replaces Mark Collins who is leaving BC Ferries, effective immediately. The board decided to end Mr. Collins’ contract, which will entitle him to severance in accordance with the terms of his contract. That amount has not yet been finalized.
AIDA Cruises vessel bunkered with GoodFuels' sustainable biofuels
AIDAPRIMA becomes first large passenger ship to use GoodFuels’ sustainable marine biofuel, unlocking emissions reductions on seven-day cruise between Germany, France, Belgium and the UK.
AIDAPRIMA, a Hyperion-class cruise ship, was refuelled with GoodFuels’ sustainable biofuels during a port visit to Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. The trial took place while the vessel was on a seven-day cruise, visiting Hamburg, Southampton, Le Havre, and Zeebrugge.
Trasmed, the Grimaldi Group shipping company, and all its workers and collaborators mourn the loss of Vittorio Morace, father of the CEO of the Spanish shipping company, Ettore Morace, at 81 years of age.
Born on May 21, 1941, Vittorio Morace is an international benchmark in the sector and responsible for the history of fast ferry maritime connections in Italy.
He began his activity as a shipowner at a very young age with a small cargo ship in the 1970s, a time when his passion for fast boats was also born.
Sea cruise in the Port of Amsterdam connected to ship-to-shore power
The Port of Amsterdam is working towards the energy transition by making sea cruises more sustainable. In 2025, sea cruises will be connected to ship-to-shore power at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA).
This will reduce emissions from a cruise ship at the quay and improve the air quality in the surroundings. From 2030, it will be a legal requirement for sea cruises to use ship-to-shore power.
SES’s O3b mPOWER Satellites to Provide Global High-Speed Connectivity to Explora Journeys
SES, the world’s leading content connectivity satellite service provider, today announced that it will be providing global connectivity services to Explora Journeys, debuting on EXPLORA I. Guests and crew will benefit from SES’s best-in-class low latency, highest available throughput and global Cruise mPOWERED connectivity service.
Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch agrees landmark pact with Corvus Energy
Finland-based power electronics specialist is set to join forces with maritime energy storage system (ESS) manufacturer Corvus Energy to continue the development of its smart Battery Short-Circuit Limiter (BSCL) protection device for large-scale battery solutions and advanced DC power distribution.
Under the three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU), Corvus Energy becomes the preferred partner for Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch in the ongoing development of its proprietary BSCL device. The agreement also includes the joint promotion of each party’s products.
DNV awards NAPA’s next-generation passenger ship stability management solution type approval
DNV has awarded type approval to NAPA’s new onboard stability software for the passenger sector – NAPA Stability, a new onboard stability solution that will replace NAPA Loading Computer, the market-leading stability management solution for passenger ships.
Interferry Board of Directors Expression of Interest – Supplier Position
Interferry has received board approval to fill a vacant Director position following their June 2022 meeting in Rome. The board’s Nominating Committee is inviting Expressions of Interest specifically from members of Interferry’s supplier community to represent associate member interests through the board.
Explora Journeys, the luxury travel brand of the Cruise Division of MSC Group, and Fincantieri, announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the construction of an additional two hydrogen-powered luxury cruise ships to take the total fleet number from four to six vessels.
Fincantieri to build a new ultra-luxury cruise ship
Fincantieri has signed with an international customer a contract for the construction of a new ultra-luxury cruise ship, to be delivered by the end of 2025. The order, which includes the option for two additional vessels, amounts to approximately EUR 1.2 billion.
Work starts in dry dock in Ancona on SEVEN SEAS GRANDEUR
The keel laying ceremony was held at the Ancona shipyard for SEVEN SEAS GRANDEUR, the third luxury cruise ship that Fincantieri is building for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, brand of the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. The delivery is scheduled for 2023.
The Swedish Maritime Administration uses artificial intelligence in sea and air rescue
All radio traffic on the emergency channel that reaches Sweden is now transcribed by artificial intelligence (AI) and shown to the operators at the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Gothenburg within a second. Keywords, such as "Mayday", "SOS", "help" and "sinking", are clearly marked and cannot be missed.
New Royal Caribbean ship, UTOPIA OF THE SEAS, reaches first major milestone
It is full steam ahead on Royal Caribbean International’s upcoming ship, UTOPIA OF THE SEAS, as construction reaches the first major milestone. A keel-laying ceremony for the first LNG-powered ship of the industry-defining Oasis Class took place at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The event celebrated the official start of UTOPIA OF THE SEAS' physical construction ahead of the ship’s bold introduction in spring 2024.
DFDS Appoints New Head of Ferry Division
Mathieu Girardin has been appointed Head of Ferry Division, EVP, and member of the Executive Management Team (EMT). He will join DFDS in October 2022, succeeding Peder Gellert Pedersen who retires on 1 August 2022
AS Tallinna Sadam operational volumes for 2022 Q2 and 6 months
In 2022 Q2, 4.7 million tonnes of cargo and 1.9 million passengers passed through the harbours of Tallinna Sadam. Compared to the same period of previous year, the number of passengers increased by 218% i.e. by 1.3 million passengers whereas the cargo volume decreased by 21%. The number of vessel calls increased by 6% to 1948 calls. The number of passengers travelling between the Estonian mainland and the main islands increased by 8% and the number of vehicles by 1%. The number of charter days of the icebreaker BOTNICA stayed at the same level as in the previous year, utility rate of the vessel was 26%.
VICTORIA I short-term charter agreement
AS Tallink Grupp and Corporate Travel Management (North) Ltd on behalf of The Scottish Government have signed a short-term time-charter agreement for the vessel VICTORIA I. The vessel will be used to provide temporary accommodation in Scotland. The vessel will be chartered from 8 July 2022 for six months with an option to extend the charter for another three months.
AS Tallink Grupp statistics for June and the second quarter of the year
In June 2022 AS Tallink Grupp transported 600 488 passengers, which is an 174.3% increase compared to June 2021. The number of cargo units increased by 17.4% to 36 911 units and the number of passenger vehicles increased by 56.6% to 91 421 units in the same comparison.
In the second quarter of the year (April – June) AS Tallink Grupp transported 1 552 174 passengers, which is an 262.9% increase compared to the previous year. The number of transported cargo units increased by 18.9% to 109 380 units and the number of passenger vehicles increased by 79.4% to 225 563 units in same comparison.
EU Environment Ministers adopted this week the Council position on the revision of the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) and the inclusion of shipping in the scheme, as part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. ECSA welcomes the Council’s strong support on the mandatory pass-through of ETS costs to the commercial operator of the vessel, which upholds the “polluter-pays principle”. The Council’s common position on the pass-through of the ETS costs follows up on the adoption of a similar position by the European Parliament earlier this month. The retention of the phase-in period and the gradual inclusion of emissions from shipping over a four-year period is also key to ensure a smooth transition for the sector.
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