On 11 December 2023, the Estonian State Fleet announced the procurement of a new energy-efficient ferry. The deadline for submission of tenders for the construction and design of the vessel is 17 January 2024. The new Estonian ferry will be unique in the region: A conceptual ferry design and...
2023 Newsletter week 51
The new Polferries Ro-Pax is taking shape
The shipyard Cantiere Navale Visentini located in Porto Viro, Italy is building a new Ro-Pax for Polferries. The 10-year charter contract was signed in August 2022. The new ferry will be the largest in this Polish shipowner’s fleet. It will have around 3,000 lane meters for freight units (140-145...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/the-new-polferries-ro-pax-is-taking-shape/
Stena Line has signed another important deal with Peel Ports Group
Stena Line has signed a significant deal with Peel Ports Group to operate from Heysham Port for the next 77-years until 2100. Stena runs a twice daily freight service Belfast-Heysham. The news comes on the back of Stena Line’s announcement last week of a new freight service between Dublin and Peel...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/stena-line-has-signed-another-important-deal-with-peel-ports-group/
Finnlines to enhance Biscay service with bi-weekly connections between Belgium and Spain
Starting in January 2024, Finnlines will expand its Biscay services to include a bi-weekly connection between the ports of Bilbao, Vigo, and Zeebrugge. Through this new service, Finnlines and its parent company, the Grimaldi Group, aim to strengthen their network in the Iberian Peninsula,...
Memorandum of Cooperation Signed Between Attica Group and ONEX
On December 15, the Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between Attica Group and Elefsis Shipyards with a total budget of EUR 1 billion. The agreement outlines a 10-year cooperation framework for Attica Group’s shipbuilding program, which aims to modernize its fleet as well as that of its...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/memorandum-of-cooperation-signed-between-attica-group-and-onex/
Official signing of agreement for the sale of 67% of Heraklion Port Shares to Grimaldi Group
On December 18, 2023, GRIMALDI EUROMED – MINOAN LINES officially signed the concession agreement with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) for 67% of the Port of Heraklion’s shares. The Hellenic Parliament is expected to ratify the agreement in early January 2024, while the transfer...
CLdN to further expand Dublin services
CLdN announced a further expansion of its Irish Sea services. This follows the decision by Dublin Port Company (DPC) to grant CLdN a license to use the port’s Terminal 5. The decision further expands CLdN’s capabilities in the port. In September 2023, DPC called for proposals from interested ferry...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/cldn-to-further-expand-dublin-services/
The double-ended ferry HARDINGEN sold to Greece
Recent reports indicate that the Norled A/S double-ended ferry HARDINGEN has been sold to a Greek ferry operator. The vessel is a sister ship of MØYSALEN, which was recently acquired by Kerkyra Seaways. This connection suggests that Kerkyra Seaways might also be the purchaser of HARDINGEN....
https://ferryshippingnews.com/the-double-ended-ferry-hardingen-sold-to-greece/