Shippax News Bulletin – 38
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Three ferries chartered to accommodate Spanish security forces
As the Catalan independence referendum draws near, the Spanish government has discreetly chartered three cruise ferries to accommodate security officers and riot police.
Saga Cruises exercises option for second newbuild
UK-based Saga Cruises has exercised its option for a second newbuilding to be built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg.
Taizhou Khouan delivers cruise ferry to Beibu Gulf Tourism
Taizhou Khouan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (KASC) has delivered project TK0432, BEIBU WAN 66, to Beibu Gulf Tourism.
Dieppe-Newhaven volumes dwindling
January-July throughput figures just published by the Port of Dieppe, show that Transmanche Ferries is further losing market share.
MV Werften delivers CRYSTAL MAHLER
Earlier today (20 September) MV Werften officially handed over CRYSTAL MAHLER to Crystal River Cruises, which was followed by the ship’s naming ceremony.
World’s first wireless charging for ferries successfully tested
Wärtsilä in partnership with Cavotec has successfully installed the world’s first automatic wireless induction charging system on Norled’s hybrid ferry FOLGEFONN. Testing was carried out on the 85m double-ender between August and September.
TAKU sold to become a hotel
At a price of USD 300,000, KeyMar LLC acquires the ferry TAKU from The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (ADOT&PF).
QUEEN OF NANAIMO handed over to new owners
Retired from the BC Ferries fleet earlier this summer, the 1964-built QUEEN OF NANAIMO has now been handed over to her new owners, Goundar Shipping Limited of the Fiji Islands.
Strong and smooth summer for Scandlines
The ferry company has reported that their three high-season summer months went smooth with minor issues and delays with stable and strong traffic figures for both the Rødby-Puttgarden and Gedser-Rostock routes.
Eckerölinjen to make substantial port investments
With a new ship – either a newbuilding or a second-hand ferry – in mind, Eckerölinjen is planning for big investments in both the Berghamn and Grisslehamn ports.
Freight drivers get VIP treatment on North Sea
P&O Ferries has launched a new Commercial Drivers Club which guarantees VIP service for freight drivers using overnight routes on the North Sea. The unique complimentary club, which was launched over the summer has already signed up more than 100 members.
Gdynia plans to extend its port
Facing a challenge due to a lack of space for further development, the Port of Gdynia has unveiled plans for a new outer harbour located outside today’s breakwaters.
Successful river conveyance for WORLD DREAM
WORLD DREAM – Meyer Werft’s yardnumber 712 – has successfully completed her river Ems conveyance which started in bright sunlight yesterday morning (17 September).
Red Funnel takeover price tag revealed
In July, Red Funnel was sold for an undisclosed sum to a consortium of British and Canadian pension funds.
Interferry conference to spotlight issues with bottom line benefits
Trade association Interferry stages its 42nd annual conference in Split, Croatia, next month with an agenda highlighting the income and savings potential in three key areas – the customer experience, ship technologies and safety issues including cybersecurity.
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