China-Japan International Ferry (CHINJIF), a Chinese- and Japanese-owned joint venture transport company, recently commended operational sailings of a new Ro-Pax ferry built by China Merchants Jinling Shipbuilding (Weihai). Named Jianzhen (鉴真号), the vessel was designed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI). Hybrid setup delivering increased efficiency The newbuild has an LOA of […]
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China-Japan International Ferry (CHINJIF), a joint Chinese- and Japanese-owned transport company, recently commended operational sailings of a new Ro-Pax ferry built by China Merchants Jinling Shipbuilding (Weihai). Named Jian Zhen Hao, the vessel was designed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and...
Stena RoRo, on behalf of sister company Stena Line, has entered into a conversion agreement with China Merchants Jinling (Weihai) Shipyard for the installation of an additional cargo deck, increased thruster capacity, and preparations for shore power on board each of the Ro-Ro vessels Stena...
An operator in Greenland welcomes a new compact ferry to its fleet while an Indian shipyard launches an electric commuter catamaran. Construction starts on a ferry that will serve coastal communities in the UK. Finally, a Canadian owner places orders for additional electric vessels. Passenger boat delivered to Greenland operator Greenland-based ferry and tour operator […]
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A Chinese-built cruise ship begins operational sailings while three commuter catamarans have been delivered to a Singaporean owner. A battery-powered ferry will soon commence trials in preparation for service in Argentina’s inland waters. Finally, a Swedish shipowner selects a Chinese yard for the construction of a new ferry for a Mediterranean route. China’s newest large […]
An operator in Finland acquires a second large ferry for trips to and from Sweden while an Italian builder lays the keel for a future dual-fuel cruise ship. A UK design firm unveils a proposed commuter catamaran for North American customers. Finally, construction begins on a new inter-island ferry for the US Virgin Islands. Finnlines […]
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Finnish operator Finnlines recently took delivery of the first hybrid-powered Ro-Pax ferry in a series built for the company by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai). ..
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A Finnish operator welcomes a new Ro-Pax to its fleet while a US ferry company formally names its latest acquisition. A large Chinese cruise ship commences sea trials. Fi ..
Operators in Sweden and Norway have taken delivery of new Ro-Pax ferries as two tenders to be used for disembarkation of cruise ship guests will soon be handed over to a ..
A French operator welcomes a new ferry to its fleet as two new electric commuter vessels commence operational trials in the Russian capital. A Chinese yard launches the s ..