DFDS Started Direct Adriatic Route
DFDS started a direct link between Trieste and Patras (instead of a stopover in the Greek port on the route between Italy and Turkey).
In June, Grimaldi started a biweekly service Venice (Marghera)-Igoumenitsa-Patras.
With several own ferries on charter to the Italian State (migrant accommodation), GNV decided to charter AF CLAUDIA for the route Civitavecchia-Termini Imerese.
ANEK Lines will charter Golden Star Ferries’ SUPERFERRY II
GLEN SANNOX Remedial Work at Drydock Complete
GLEN SANNOX, the first of two dual fuel vessels being built at Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd, has returned to the water following the completion of a key phase of dry dock work in Greenock.
Throughout the three-week stint a package of remedial work was carried out which included the replacement of the bulbous bow, paint repair, removal of marine growth from the vessel hull and external welding.
The overall project to turn Ferguson around and deliver the ferries was in line with the plan when lockdown occurred and the cost of the project to deliver the ferries remains unchanged at £110.3m. Due to the yard being forced to close for three months and on restricted working for at least a further three months, GLEN SANNOX is now due for delivery between April 2022 and June 2022.
Sedef has successfully lifted the probably heaviest block ever in Turkey. The 960-tons element is for the lengthening project of Stena RoRo’s STENA LAGAN.
This is BADJI MOKHTAR 3, the new ferry for ENTMV/ Algérie Ferries under construction at Guangzhou Shipyard International i nearing completion.
Danish OSK-ShipTech A/S is behind the design.
(photo via Facebook page Algérie Ferries)
Two weeks ago, I embarked on a Ponant ship in Saint-Malo, for a story about cruising in Bretagne (Brittany).
Of course, there were some (close) encounters with ferries too.
Brittany Ferries’ CAP FINISTERE, on her way back home, coming from Spain.
BREIZ NEVEZ I is one of the small car ferries used by Compagnie Océane to link mainland France with the Morbihan Islands. She is seen here leaving Groix Island.
BANGOR passes our ship LE JACQUES CARTIER, inbound for Le Palais, Belle-Ile
Route Map Compagnie Océane
New Port of Calais Is Getting Ready for 2021
This video of September 7 shows the massive works for the new port in Calais.
A few days ago the first of three linkspans arrived from The Netherlands in Calais.
Port Boulogne Calais (SPD, Societe d’Exploitation des Ports du Detroit) CEO Jean-Marc Puissesseau says that the EUR 800 million works will increase the efficiency of the Channel port.
Double-deck, double-lane linkspans will speed up loading and unloading. Less time in port means more crossings.
The three older berths will remain active. Calais will then have six ferry berths.
About the effects of Covid-19, he said that, “This year the virus made us ill. In 2021 we will go through a healing process. But in 2022, we will be very healthy.”
The new port will be ready in June 2021.
A Terrible Summer Season Forces Brittany Ferries to Take Further Action
Brittany Ferries announced the closure of some easterly routes. Caen-Portsmouth however remains open.
Westerly routes will see the arrival of a new vessel in December.
Negative
Positive
Result
The Covid-19 outbreak is affecting Stena’s Business Areas in different ways and there has been a negative financial impact on the Stena AB Group as from mid-March.
EBITDA trends (+/-)
Key H1 figures Stena AB
Segment: Ferry Operations
Segment: RoRo Operations
Change in vessel measurement policy
Stena has decided to change the measurement policy for vessels in the Ferries section and in the Offshore Drilling section as of January 1, 2020.
The remeasurement has:
Effect on H1: Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairment Depreciation and amortisation charges increased by SEK 142 million to SEK 3,668 million (SEK 3,526 million)
Outlook
“Given the uncertain situation, it is not currently possible to predict the full potential impact on the Stena AB Group.“
