The new ferries will be the first to benefit fully from Havyard LAB’s new three-step tool to become safer and more environmentally friendly. The three-step Havyard LAB tool gives shipowners an opportunity to test the hull, technology and operations before the ship has even been built. Click here to...
The ferry that was to become HONFLEUR for Brittany Ferries has left the Flensburg Shipyard on Sunday 25 October. Tugs SVITZER THOR and CARLO MARTELLO are bringing the unfinished hull n°774 to Norway. A contract between SIEM and Fosen Yard has been signed for the completion of the vessel. Brittany...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/fosen-yard-will-continue-the-construction-of-fsg-hull-774/
DFDS’ outlook for 2020 has improved further as freight volumes in Q3 have developed more positively than expected. (both ferry and logistics activities). The continued tightening of travel restrictions have, on the other hand, reduced the number of passengers in Q3 below expectations. The outlook...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/dfds-outlook-for-2020-raised-by-higher-freight-volumes/
On 23 September, Creta Cargo Lines’ third roro vessel IOSIF K (ex- NORWEGIAN CHALLENGER), entered service, replacing her fleetmate TALOS, which will be disengaged for scheduled repairs. IOSIF K was purchased at the end of 2019 from the Lebanese Bekaa Dream Shipping and then transferred at the...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/iosif-k-creta-cargo-lines-new-roro-entered-service/
MSC-controlled ferry company Grandi Navi Veloci revealed to have chartered-in two ropax ships owned by Grimaldi Holding, but in long time charter to the Spanish company Trasmediterranea. The GNV sub-charter is for one year. The units in question are TENACIA and FORZA, both with a capacity of 2,000...
Portsmouth International Port says in a press release that it has become one of the first in the UK, recognised by independent assessors, for its new protocols to manage and reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections. Portsmouth is a major transport hub, with passenger sailings now operating again...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/portsmouth-port-leads-the-way-in-covid-19-readiness/
Route Paldiski (Estonia) – Kapellskär (Sweden) DFDS is increasing number of departures from 14 to 22 per week, as from 4 October. Extra ship: PATRIA SEAWAYS (photo) (assisting SIRENA SEAWAYS) Route Paldiski (Estonia) – Hanko (Finland) to close. Route Karlshamn (Sweden) – Klaipeda (Lithuania) DFDS...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/dfds-reshuffles-and-adds-lane-metres/
On 3 July 2020, the European Commission gave the green light for the establishment of a ferry service between Cyprus and Greece. Earlier this week (39), Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Shipping Vassilis Demetriades said that the goal of establishing a Piraeus – Limassol (or Larnaca) ferry link next May...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/cyprus-greece-ropax-ferry-service-in-may-2021/
Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd. has placed three contracts worth over £15 million with Scottish companies to continue progress with the completion of two dual fuel vessels to operate on CalMac routes on the west coast of Scotland. The three contracts are: supply of electrical and control...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/ferguson-shipyard-places-contracts-worth-15-million/
11 November 2020 at 05.45 will see the first trip to Odden with Molslinjen’s fast ferry EXPRESS 3, starting from the new ferry terminal at Østhavnen in Aarhus. It marks the culmination of several years of construction work. The trip also marks a shift in the local traffic in Aarhus. The 1.5 million...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/new-molslinjen-ferry-terminal-opens-on-11-november/