Grandi Navi Veloci emerged as the winner of the public tender launched by the Italian transport ministry for providing five “quarantine” ships. They will be deployed as accommodation vessel for migrants arriving in Italy from North Africa.
2021 Newsletter week 18
Tallink Grupp Statistics for April 2021 Show Positive Trend
In April 2021, Tallink Grupp transported: 84,347 passengers (+162.1%) 29,493 freight (+6.3%) 26,823 passenger vehicles (+642.0%
https://ferryshippingnews.com/tallink-grupp-statistics-for-april-2021-show-positive-trend/
Tirrenia, Grimaldi And Grandi Navi Veloci Will Jointly Operate Civitavecchia – Olbia
Three of the main players active on the local ferry market will cooperate to provide regular maritime links between Sardinia (Olbia) and mainland Italy (Civitavecchia) under the next maritime continuity scheme. Following a dedicated tender launched earlier this year, the transport ministry accepted...
Seajets Purchase 4 Vessels From Golden Star Ferries
On April 29, 2021, it was confirmed that Seajets agreed to purchase 4 vessels from Golden Star Ferries: 3 high-speed crafts (SUPERRUNNER, SUPERCAT, SUPERSPEED) 1 conventional ferry SUPERFERRY II (photo) The highspeed crafts will be delivered directly, while SUPERFERRY II will be delivered in...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/seajets-purchase-4-vessels-from-golden-star-ferries/
“Welcome Tallink Silja!” Says Port Of Ystad
In July, SILJA SYMPHONY will call Port of Ystad on a domestic cruise, combining Stockholm with Visby on the island of Gotland – and the scenic city of Ystad with surroundings. This is possible thanks to the investment in two new berths in the outer port, opened this year. The vessel will call berth...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/welcome-tallink-silja-says-port-of-ystad/
LNG RoPax (Ex-) HONFLEUR To Be Ready in Q3
In its annual report, SIEM Industries says that, “RoPax HONFLEUR is expected to be delivered in the third quarter this year. The intention is to sell the vessel or charter it out long-term. There appears to be good demand for vessels of the HONFLEUR’s specification.” SIEM Industries owns the ferry...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/lng-ropax-ex-honfleur-to-be-ready-in-q3/
Grandi Navi Veloci Starts A New Adventure In Spain
Now it is official: GNV joins the competition on the routes to the Balearic Islands. Start: beginning of July Routes: Barcelona – Palma de Mallorca – Ibiza Valencia – Palma de Mallorca – Ibiza Palma de Mallorca – Ibiza Ships: GNV SEALAND (2009) ex SCOTTISH VIKING / 2,255 lane metre / 195 cars / 880...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/grandi-navi-veloci-starts-a-new-adventure-in-spain/
Sea Lines Sells To Cenk Group
Åland-based Sea Lines stops operating in the Black Sea. Vessel SEA PARTNER (1978) was sold to competitor Cenk Group and renamed CENK T. [ MarineTraffic] Sea Lines route Karasu (Turkey) and Chornomorsk (Ukraine) suspended. [announcement website Sea Lines] Sea Lines was founded in 2012 by the Eklund...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/sea-lines-sells-to-cenk-group/
RoRo Capacity Continent – Ireland Continues To Increase
Last week Grimaldi announced the start of an Antwerp – Cork roro feeder service. Now CLdN says it will increase sailings between the Continent and Ireland, from eight to ten in each direction, on a weekly basis. When: probably as from week 20 Routes: Zeebrugge / Rotterdam / Dublin Ship 1: the 2,600...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/roro-capacity-continent-ireland-continues-to-increase/
‘Calais Port 2015’ Officially Handed Over
On May 5, Calais Port 2015 was officially delivered by the builders. After nearly 6 years of work, the extension of the port of Calais doubles the port area. Three new berths and two modern buildings are ready to receive the first customers as from October.
https://ferryshippingnews.com/calais-port-2015-officially-handed-over/