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Ferguson Marine announces further delays to the delivery of GLEN SANNOX and Hull 802

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There is more bad news for the community on the Scottish island of Arran, after Port Glasgow-based shipbuilder Ferguson Marine revealed further delays to the delivery of the two LNG hybrid ro-pax ferries that it is building for Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), for operation on Caledonian MacBrayne’s service from Ardrossan to Brodick.

In his quarterly update to the Scottish government, the shipyard's CEO, David Tydeman has revealed that the delivery of GLEN SANNOX and Hull 802 has been pushed back further due to additional work requested by the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA).

GLEN SANNOX'S sea trials have now been delayed until 2024, which will also delay the launch of Hull 802.

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Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö Q2 2023 results

FINLANDIA © Frank Lose

Turnover increased by 23% to EUR 62.8m (EUR 50.9m) and operating profit amounted to EUR 11.9m (EUR 1.0m), which is the best operating profit for the second quarter ever. The result for the accounting period was EUR 6.9m (EUR -0.2m).

882,209 passengers travelled on the Group's ships, which was 22% more than the same period last year the year (722,917).
The number of shipping units amounted to 44,326, which was 7% more than the same period last year (41,432).

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Viking Line Q2 2023 results

Consolidated sales decreased 6.1% to EUR 132.4m during the period 1 April – 30 June 2023 (EUR 141.0m). Operating income totalled EUR 18.0m (EUR 10.1m). Passenger-related revenue decreased 5.7% to EUR 120.7m (EUR 128.0m), while cargo-related revenue was EUR 10.9m (EUR 12.3m) and other revenue was EUR 0.8m (EUR 0.7m). The sales contribution was EUR 101.1m (EUR 106.4m). Operating expenses decreased 16.7% to EUR 76.4m (EUR 91.8m).

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Incat Tasmania to deliver the world’s largest battery electric Ship

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Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has under construction the largest lightweight battery electric ship so far constructed in the world for delivery to its South American customer, Buquebus. This 130-metre ship will be operated as 100% battery electric and have a battery capacity at over 40MWh, almost four times larger than any battery installation that has been constructed and installed anywhere in the world for the marine transport environment.

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The Swedish Competition Authority approves cooperation between Gotlandsbolaget and Viking Line

Viking Line and Gotlandsbolaget announced on 9 August 2023 that they are forming a joint company with the task of developing and offering cruises with BIRKA STOCKHOLM between Stockholm-Mariehamn and Stockholm-Mariehamn-Visby.
The completion of this business transaction and the start-up of the new joint venture are contingent on the approval of the Swedish Competition Authority. The Swedish Competition Authority has today 23 August 2023 announced that they are deciding to leave the concentration without action, which means that the deal is proceeding according to plan.

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P&O Ferries to end its Liverpool-Dublin service towards the end of 2023

NORBANK © Frank Lose

Unable to find a replacement berth in the UK port of Liverpool for its long-established Liverpool-Dublin service from 2024 onwards, P&O Ferries’ CEO Peter Hebblethwaite announced the closure of the route from towards the end of 2023, as no alternative berth or port could be found.

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Finnlines’ new vessel, FINNSIRIUS, debuts in September – special program during the maiden voyage

FINNSIRIUS © Finnlines Plc

FINNSIRIUS sets off for its maiden voyage from Naantali via Långnäs to Kapellskär on Friday 15 September 2023. The first passengers will then get to travel on the new vessel. The maiden voyage will feature a special program, and ticket sales have just started.

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Stena Line gets the green light for its massive redevelopment of Holyhead Port

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Stena Line’s ambitious plans for the redevelopment of Holyhead Port in North Wales have been given the green light by the Welsh government after ministers granted Stena a Holyhead Harbour Revision Order for its Holyhead Gateway scheme after four years of work.

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Armas Group sells ro-ro VOLCAN DE TENEGUIA to Greece

VOLCAN DE TENEGUIA © Kai Ortel

The Armas Group has has sold the freight ro-ro VOLCAN DE TENEGUIA to Piraeus based Octo Maritime. The 2007-built 1,550 lane metre capacity vessel was handed over to her new owners in Cadiz in early August.

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MOU signed between Brittany Ferries, Plymouth City Council and Associated British Ports to develop Millbay Docks

(L-R) Christophe Mathieu, Chief Executive of Brittany Ferries, Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, and Henrik Pedersen, Chief Executive of Associated British Ports (ABP)

Plymouth City Council, Millbay Docks and the dock’s major customer Brittany Ferries have pledged to work together to support the docks to grow and to work towards Net Zero by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. The move will support Millbay Docks as a key economic driver for Plymouth and work towards the Council’s ambition to become Net Zero by 2030.

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