Shippax News Bulletin – 7
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Destination Gotland to strengthen the Västervik line
Destination Gotland has announced that it will increase the number of departures on the Västervik line for this summer. 50% more departures than last year will be made during the period 1 June to 20 August.
Victory Cruise Lines to visit all three states of the Yucatan Peninsula
Miami-based cruise operator Victory Cruise Lines, operating the two identical 202-passenger cruise ships VICTORY I and VICTORY II, are to offer the first cruise itinerary to visit all three states of the Yucatan Peninsula.
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Vessel changes for Inter Shipping
As earlier reported, the NOVA STAR – a 2014 Singapore-built ro-pax ferry which has been on charter to Moroccan operator Inter Shipping since February 2016 – has been sold to Polferries to take up the route between Gdansk and Nynäshamn in late March.
Philippine ferry market continued to grow in 2017
The Philippine Ports Authority has released its 2017 passenger and ro-ro statistics. For the first time, cruise passengers are also included – yet with 50,725 passenger this is still a very marginal business.
Red Funnel orders freight-only cross-Solent ferry at Cammell Laird
To take the pressure away from its three Raptor-Class ro-paxes, Red Funnel has ordered a GBP 10 million double-ended freight-only ferry that will be introduced between Southampton (Terminal 1) and East Cowes (Isle of Wight) in spring 2019.
Metal Shark and Incat Crowther develop a new line of vessels
Metal Shark together with Incat Crowther has developed a new line of high-speed passenger vessels named Endurance PV-X, available in a 26-metre configuration with a 150-passenger capacity and a 32-metre configuration with capacity for 350 passengers.
Dalmont Kraljevica delivers new flagship to Rapska Plovidba
Dalmont Kraljevica has delivered CETIRI ZVONIKA to Rapska Plovidba. The HRK 60 million (EUR 8.05 million) double-ender is the largest ferry ever built for Rapska Plovidba, becoming the Croatian ferry operator’s flagship.
Barska Plovidba still hoping to introduce a ro-pax in time for the 2018 summer
Captain Ljubomir Kocovic, Chairman of Barska Plovidba, has told local press that the state-owned shipping company has not succeeded in finding a replacement ship for SVETI STEFAN II which was sold for recycling last year.
Tianjin Xingang Shipyard launched GLOBAL MERCY
On 8 February Tianjin Xingang Shipyard launched hull NB011-1. Named GLOBAL MERCY, she will serve as a hospital ship for the charity organisation Mercy Ships.
MacGregor acquires marine and offshore business from TTS Group
At a value of EUR 87 million, MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has entered into an agreement to acquire the marine and offshore business from TTS Group, a global provider of cargo handling equipment and services for merchant and offshore ships.
TUI Cruises adds one more at Meyer Turku
TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI Group and Royal Caribbean Cruises, has ordered a new cruise ship from Meyer Turku Shipyard. Named MEIN SCHIFF 7 she will be a sister ship to the new MEIN SCHIFF 1 and MEIN SCHIFF 2.
DFDS orders two 4,500-lanemetre, 600-passenger ro-paxes at GSI
Hard on the heels of the GNV/Moby order for four new ro-paxes yesterday, 11 February, Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has bagged an order for two more large ro-pax ferries - this time to be built for DFDS.
TT-Line Germany signs LOI for two newbuilds
It has come to Shippax’ understanding that an LOI has been signed for two newbuildings by TT-Line of Germany. Information is scarce at the moment, but more should follow soon.
GSI lands four-ship order from GNV and Moby
The long-awaited joint GNV/Moby order at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has been officially signed today, 11 February, just in time for the Chinese New Year.
Both MSC-owned GNV and Moby (Onorato Armatori) have each ordered two 64,000gt ro-paxes with an option for two more ships of the same class for both GNV and Moby. The ships will be built at the new Nansha shipyard of GSI with the first one due for delivery in 2020.
Washington State Ferries envisages USD 105 million retrofit for its three largest ferries
Washington State Ferries (WSF) has unveiled plans to convert its three Jumbo Mark II-Class double-enders to electric propulsion.
Wight Shipyard Co secures order for 250-passenger high-speed catamaran
Wight Shipyard has bagged an order for a 250-passenger high-speed catamaran from Central Danube Region Marketing & Development GmbH, operators of the Twin City Liner, a river ferry service connecting the capital cities of Vienna and Bratislava.
(UPDATED) Tender out for 2018 inter-Channel Island ferry service
UPDATE 5:
Deputy Charles Parkinson, Guernsey's Economic Development President, has confirmed that French operator Manche Îles Express has been chosen to operate the inter-island ferry service between Guernsey and Jersey.
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