On 14 July, the European Commission published its so-called “Fit for 55”-package, a package of proposals which should help deliver on the European Climate Law target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by at least 55% by 2030, and enable climate neutrality by 2050. Press Release “Fit for...
2021 Newsletter week 29
Marine Atlantic Charters Stena’s 10th E-Flexer
Marine Atlantic Charters Stena’s 10th E-Flexer Canadian Marine Atlantic has entered into a 5-year charter agreement with Stena North Sea Ltd. to supply a new RoPax vessel. It is Stena RoRo’s 10th E-Flexer Hybrid dual-fuel LNG battery Ice-classed Shorter version than standard. Length: 202.9 m...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/marine-atlantic-charters-stenas-10th-e-flexer/
Did You Lose Track of the E-Flexers? Here is an Overview from Stena RoRo
Stena Line (in service between Holyhead and Dublin in early 2020) Stena Line (in service between Belfast and Liverpool in 2020) Brittany Ferries (long-term charter agreement for service between the United Kingdom and Spain) Stena Line (in service between Belfast and Liverpool in 2021) DFDS...
Danish Shipping Supports Shipping Sector to be a part of the EU’s Emissions Trading System
“As a starting point, the “Fit for 55” programme looks very reasonable, and we feel that we have been heard,” says Executive Director of Security, Environment and Maritime Research, Maria Skipper Schwenn. “If the EU plays its cards right, the tariffs in the proposal could be used to put pressure on...
Trasmed GLE Officially Established
Aiming at constant improvement of its services, Attica Group announces the new itineraries of high-speed vessels HIGHSPEED 4, HELLENIC HIGHSPEED and FLYING CAT 3 in the Aegean Sea, in order to provide passengers with even more travel options. Different departure times and reduced travel times from...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/trasmed-gle-officially-established/
Grimaldi Euromed Would Like to Make Ravenna its RoRo Hub for the Adriatic Maritime Short Sea Network
At the occasion of a conference held this week, the executive manager of Grimaldi Euromed, Eugenio Grimaldi, announced the interest of the Naples-based Group to invest in the port of Ravenna and make a hub for the roro traffic in the Adriatic sea. Following the recent withdrawal of Tirrenia Cin,...
Moby Appoints New Independent Board Members.
The Moby S.p.A shareholders’ meeting held on 19 July appointed Mrs Roberta Casali and Mr Lanfranco Senn as the new independent members for the Moby’s Board of Directors. “After having overcome the Covid19 emergency period, the Moby’s Board of Directors and the Management will support the process of...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/moby-appoints-new-independent-board-members/
HYDRA —World First Liquid Hydrogen Powered Ship— Delivered
Norled’s HYDRA joined her near sister NESVIK on the triangular route between Hjelmeland-Skipavik-Nesvik (Norway). She is ready to sail on liquid hydrogen as soon as supply is available, later this year.
https://ferryshippingnews.com/hydra-world-first-liquid-hydrogen-powered-ship-delivered/
Adria Ferries Charter the Former STENA SAGA for the Italy – Albania rout
Ropax SAGA, former STENA SAGA, arrived in the port of Ancona after being chartered for the summer season by the local ferry company Adria Ferries, company part of Frittelli Maritime Group. The CEO of the company, Alberto Rossi, confirmed to Ferry Shipping News that the vessel will be operated on...
Brittany Ferries Announces Two E-Flexers to Replace BRETAGNE and NORMANDY
After our extra ‘breaking news’ edition of Ferry Shipping News, we are pleased to share this link for more detailed information. Two new hybrid ships for Brittany Ferries’ UK-France operations…