In September 2023, two ro-ro ships, MARSHAL ROKOSSOVSKY (2021) and GENERAL CHERNYAKHOVSKY (2022), were verified and certified as maritime autonomous and remotely controlled vessels by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Both ships had passed a thorough survey in accordance with the...
2023 Newsletter week 42
Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea announced the appointment of Kent S. Hagbarth as the new CEO of the Group
Kent S. Hagbarth is an international executive with a distinguished track record of more than 35 years in the shipping transportation Industry. Kent brings solid experience in growth and transformation in multiple executive positions. His expertise will be instrumental in guiding Grupo Armas...
FRIJSENBORG renamed STENA FORWARDER WEDELLSBORG rumoured to be sold to a new joint venture
FRIJSENBORG has been renamed STENA FORWARDER, confirming earlier rumours. The vessel is about to leave Port of Ostend on October 21, after having been alongside since several weeks. Destination unknown so far. Sistership WEDELLSBORG is rumoured to be sold for approximately EUR 35 million to a new...
DFDS: Sell & Leaseback
To increase financial flexibility, DFDS has entered into an agreement with Navigare Capital to sell and leaseback three freight ferries: FLANDRIA SEAWAYS, HUMBRIA SEAWAYS and SCANDIA SEAWAYS.
New arrivals in Greece (2)
On October 18, 2023, HSC BORAQ (formerly known as HIGHSPEED 3) arrived in Greece, towed from the port of Algeciras. This vessel was acquired at an auction in Algeciras last June and is set to strengthen the AML’s fleet on the Algeciras – Tanger Med route. HSC BORAQ previously served in Greece from...
Electric ferries across the English Channel? By 2030 says DFDS
The French Minister for Foreign Trade, Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, Olivier Becht and CEO of DFDS, Torben Carlsen, met to discuss decarbonisation of the shipping sector and the electrification of maritime traffic across the English Channel. DFDS commits to invest in innovation and...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/electric-ferries-across-the-english-channel-by-2030-says-dfds/
Report presents the preliminary design of a 150-passenger all-electric fast ferry
The US Federal Transit Administration released Glosten’s initial design report for the 150-passenger all-electric Foil Ferry. In this phase, naval architects Glosten and Bieker Boats enhanced the front of the fast ferry by incorporating a wave piercer, which aims to lessen the impact of swells in...