Norwegian firm sells Leirvik shipyard facilities to new owners

Norwegian shipbuilder Eqva (formerly the Havyard Group) has entered into an agreement to divest its Havyard Leirvik yard in Norway’s Vestland county. Even Matre Ellingsen, chairman of the board of Eqva, said the sale of Havyard Leirvik will free up resources, both human and financial, enabling a...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/ro-pax/norwegian-firm-sells-leirvik-shipyard-facilities-to-new-owners/

Fjord1 gets green light for autonomous ferry route

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) today officially notified ferry operator Fjord1 that it has been selected to develop and operate a next-generation autonomous ferry for the Lavik-Oppedal crossing in Norway.

Fjord1 managing director Dagfinn Neteland says the decision puts the company “in the driver’s seat in the development of autonomous ferries.”

“Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the work here,” he said. “Fantastic work, I am very impressed!”

Fjord1 has long been a...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/fjord1-gets-green-light-for-autonomous-ferry-route/

Norsepower will install rotor sails on CLdN’s DELPHINE, world’s largest shortsea roro

The 8,000 lane meters DELPHINE transits between the UK, Ireland and Europe and is the largest shortsea roro operating in the world today. With two 35mx5m Rotor Sails, Norsepower has estimated that the technology would achieve a fuel and emission reduction saving of between 7 to 10% for this vessel,...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/norsepower-will-install-rotor-sails-on-cldns-delphine-worlds-largest-shortsea-roro/

Havyard Leirvik has signed a contract for the electrification of the Norled ferry IBESTAD

In line with the green shift, IBESTAD will be rebuilt from diesel-mechanical propulsion to electric propulsion with battery and shore power charging. It will also be possible to use diesel generators over longer distances when it is not possible to charge from land. The system will be delivered by...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/havyard-leirvik-has-signed-a-contract-for-the-electrification-of-the-norled-ferry-ibestad/