Austal and Gotlandsbolaget sign MOU to construct a multi fuel, low emission, high-speed catamaran

Austal and Gotlandsbolaget have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a construction contract for the ‘Gotland Horizon X’ catamaran concept, first announced in April 2023. ‘Gotland Horizon X’ is a high-speed aluminium catamaran that will utilise gas turbines in a combined cycle to...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/austal-and-gotlandsbolaget-sign-mou-to-construct-a-multi-fuel-low-emission-high-speed-catamaran/

World’s largest ice-rated multi-fuel ConRo delivered

Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles today delivered Botnia Enabler, the first of two multi-fuel Knud E. Hansen designed ConRo ships, to Gothenburg, Sweden, based Wallenius SOL.

“We’re incredibly pleased and proud to welcome Botnia Enabler to our fleet,” said Wallenius SOL managing director Ragnar Johansson. “The delays we suffered along the way are no secret, so finally seeing her leave port on her maiden voyage is a fantastic feeling. She’s been eagerly awaited by us and our customers.”

With a length...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/shipping/worlds-largest-ice-rated-multi-fuel-conro-delivered/

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