Shippax Newsletter– week 20
We would like to send our sincere thank you to all the +480 delegates that attended the Shippax Ferry Conference this week. We hope you had a great time onboard. We certainly enjoyed it!
Next year, the conference will be held on board DFDS’ PEARL SEAWAYS, sailing between Copenhagen-Oslo-Copenhagen, 19-21 March, 2025. We hope to see you all then again. It is possible to book already to secure a seat and/or sponsorship/exhibition early https://www.shippaxferryconference.com/en/book-online.aspx
Have a great weekend!
One of the world’s largest biofuel plants is planned in Malmö
Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) and Green2x have entered into a partnership with the focus on the design, establishment, and operation of one of the world’s largest biofuel plants to date at CMP’s terminals in the port of Malmö. The establishment contributes greatly to the green energy transition and at the same time creates opportunities for more jobs in Malmö.
In Copenhagen, the construction work on the largest shore power facilities for cruise in Europe has commenced. This is the second shore power facility for passenger vessels in Copenhagen after the inauguration in 2021 of the facility supplying power to the ferry connecting Oslo operated by DFDS.
The States of Guernsey and Government of Jersey beings formal tender process for passenger and freight ferry services
The States of Guernsey and Government of Jersey’s joint procurement process for passenger and freight ferry services is beginning its next phase, and the two Islands are now inviting formal tenders from applicants with the necessary experience and capability.
The joint tender exercise is available since Tuesday 14 May and can be located on Channel Islands Tenders (channelislandtenders.com).
The deadline for submissions is set to the 8 July 2024.
DFDS to Invest EUR 1 billion in battery electric ships for the Channel
In the future, maritime traffic in the Channel will be electric. DFDS is announcing an expected EUR 1 billion investment in six battery electric ships that will be deployed on the Dunkirk-Dover and Calais-Dover routes to carry passengers and freight between the UK and the European Union.
The first two electric vessels will be in operation by 2030, while the rest is expected to follow before 2035.
Scandlines 2023 performance
Scandlines maintained 2023 revenue and earnings in line with 2022 levels. The ferry operator realised a record peak season for leisure, as an increased number of passengers used Scandlines’ services. Whilst freight volumes were down from the record levels of 2022, Scandlines maintained its market share. The group continued to step up investment in future-proof ferries and infrastructure to increase capacity and improve the customer experience.
Scandlines maintained the positive momentum in 2023 with passengers continuing to return to the two ferry routes after years of negative impact from COVID-19 and related travel restrictions. The positive development drove moderate revenue growth of 1 percent to EUR 466 million and a solid result before tax of EUR 122 million.
Irish Ferries signs bareboat charter agreement with DP World France SAS for the SPIRIT OF BRITAIN
SPIRIT OF BRITAIN © P&O Ferries
Irish Ferries has entered into a bareboat charter agreement with a purchase obligation for the SPIRIT OF BRITAIN (to be renamed). The vessel is available for immediate delivery and is expected to enter service with Irish Ferries during June.
The ship has been acquired for a total consideration of EUR 89.4 million settled through a combination of a two-year bareboat charter set at EUR 20,000 per day and a purchase obligation for EUR 74.8 million at the end of the charter.
The acquisition of the vessel will allow Irish Ferries to move one of the three existing ships on Dover – Calais to replace a chartered vessel currently operating on the Rosslare – Pembroke route.
The agreement means customers booked with either carrier will be offered the next available departure when they arrive at the port, whichever company is operating it – helping them reach their destination faster.
ALA SUINU is the first ro-pax vessel to receive the DNV Silent(E) notation
Wärtsilä has designed and delivered controllable pitch propellers for Stena’s new ro-pax vessel, ALA SUINU. ALA SUINU became the first ro-pax vessel to fulfil the DNV Silent(E) notation, satisfying the criteria in the operating conditions at 11 and 18 knots. This environment class notation from DNV was introduced to protect sensitive marine ecosystems, applying to vessels that demonstrate the ability to effectively reduce emissions of underwater radiated noise.
Stena Line to convert STENA SUPERFAST VII and VIII to methanol propulsion
Building upon the success of the STENA GERMANICA in 2015, Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Stena Line will work together on a project to retrofit STENA SUPERFAST VII and VIII with methanol propulsion. The ferries operate on the Scotland to Northern Ireland route between Cairnryan and Belfast.
As part of the project, the retrofit process will convert two out of the four main engines in each vessel to run on methanol alongside MGO (Marine Gas Oil). The ship’s bunkering, storage, fuel supply and supporting systems will also be adapted for methanol.
Tallink Grupp’s vessel SUPERFAST IX (ATLANTIC VISION) return home after 15 years
ATLANTIC VISION © Peter Therkildsen
On 14 May, Tallink Grupp’s vessel SUPERFAST IX (currently named ATLANTIC VISION) was redelivered to the company at the Port of Odense in Denmark. The vessel has been chartered to Marine Atlantic in Canada and operating between Newfoundland and Sydney, Nova Scotia for the last 15 years.
SUPERFAST IX departed from Denmark to Tallinn on 14 May. In Tallinn, the vessel will initially be berthed at Paljassaare port until decisions are made regarding the vessel’s next operations.
Stena Line reinforces the Irish Sea management to drive growth in the region
Paul Grant and Johan Edelman
Swedish ferry operator Stena Line announces strategic changes to its management team aimed at further enhancing its position as a market leader and driving continued growth in the region. Paul Grant will assume responsibility for the newly established Irish Sea North region, while Johan Edelman will take up the role of Trade Director for the Irish Sea South region.
Viking Line to double capacity on its Tallinn route this summer – CINDERELLA and GABRIELLA will serve the route alongside VIKING XPRS
VIKING XPRS © Viking Line
Well over half a million Finns are expected to travel by boat to Estonia as a holiday destination this summer. Viking Line is meeting this demand by doubling capacity on the Estonia route for an extended period with the help of additional departures by VIKING CINDERELLA and GABRIELLA.
NAPA launches stability management solution for ferries in collaboration with leading ferry operators
NAPA Stability for Ferries being trialed onboard Tallink Silja Line's BALTIC QUEEN and SILJA SERENADE © Christian Costa
Maritime software provider NAPA has formally launched NAPA Stability for Ferries, with installations confirmed on seven Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) vessels and ongoing sea trials with Tallink Silja Line. The new onboard stability solution is designed to meet the unique operational needs of the ferry segment, from maintaining safe loading conditions on tight schedules and constant cargo changes to the need for data transparency and ship-to-shore communication. Together, these features will help improve fleet safety and efficiency.
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