Shippax Weekly News Bulletin - 13
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New Cyclades line for Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways (HSW) is launching its new Cyclades line today (March 31) using the completely refurbished NISSOS SAMOS.
Putting the magic back into Greece as cruise destination
The management and executives of Piraeus Port Authority were out in force on March 24 to welcome Viking Ocean Cruises' new VIKING SKY when she made her maiden call at Piraeus.
REGINA BALTICA now earmarked for Valencia-Mostaganem route
Baleària has announced changes to the route between Valencia and Mostaganem in Algeria.
Onorato Armatori rolls out Sicilian MoS network
Onorato Armotori will further increase its presence in the Sicily trade through increasing the number of sailings from the Italian mainland ports of Genoa and Livorno to Catania and the addition of a ro-pax service that connects the latter port with Malta.
Challenging times ahead for Greek domestic ferry sector
During a press briefing held on March 28, Michalis Sakellis, president of the Greek Association of Passenger Shipping Companies (SEEN) and MD of Blue Star Ferries, said that the Greek domestic passenger fleet will have to be renewed over the next ten years.
MAJESTIC PRINCESS delivered
The third Royal Princess Class unit, MAJESTIC PRINCESS, built by the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri for Princess Cruises, has been delivered today, March 30.
Color Line posts a strong 2016 result
Color Line, host of the 2018 Shippax Ferry Conference, posted a strong 2016 result with growth in both turnover and profit.
Substantially improved 2016 result for Fincantieri
The Italian shipyard has posted a substantially improved result for 2016.
Saga Cruises' new ship will be named SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY
Saga Cruises, celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, have revealed that the name of their new cruise ship will be SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY. The name, according to Saga, is supposed to evoke the adventurous nature and new experiences that cruise customers desire.
DFDS to strengthen its port of Ghent activities
DFDS has announced that a fourth ship will join its booming Gothenburg-Ghent ro-ro service next summer. To further strengthen its position in the Belgian inland port, a thrice-weekly container barge service is also on the cards.
Major refits for P&O Ferries’ Irish Sea ships
P&O Ferries will send four ships from its Irish Sea fleet to the Cammell Laird yard in Birkenhead over the next two months for GBP 1.2 million of refit work.
ALMUDAINA DOS earmarked for Gandia-Ibiza high-speed service
Trasmediterranea has announced that commencing April 12, it will operate the high-speed ferry ALMUDAINA DOS – a 1997 Fincantieri built high-speed monohull – between the Valencian port of Gandia to Sant Antoni in Ibiza, offering a 2.5-hour crossing.
Baleària seeks authorisation to operate the Almeria-Nador route
Baleària held a small ceremony on Saturday March 25 in Nador, on board the ferry NISSOS CHIOS, to state that they would be requesting authorisation to operate between Almeria and Nador.
Silversea’s SILVER CLOUD to be converted into expedition cruise vessel
In a major coup for its operations in the cruise ship refit market, Valletta-based Palumbo Malta Shipyards has won the contract to convert Silversea Cruises 16,927 GT cruise ship SILVER CLOUD into a Polar-class expedition vessel.
Refurbishment of CALAIS SEAWAYS completed
Refurbishment of DFDS’ CALAIS SEAWAYS – the one-time PRINS FILIP of 1992 – has been completed, bringing the ship in line with her “C Class” fleet mates on the Calais-Dover route.
Weco pulling the plug on its ro-ro arm
Weco RoRo, formerly known as Nordana, has confirmed that it is in the process of stopping its activities.
NORWEGIAN JOY starts river Ems conveyance
NORWEGIAN JOY, Meyer Werft’s latest newbuild, has started her river Ems conveyance on the evening of March 26.
Major overhaul of AIDAvita at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven
Prior to starting her “Aida Selection” cruises in Northern Europe later this spring, Aida Cruises’ AIDAvita is undergoing an extensive, EUR 10m overhaul at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven.
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