In a ceremony held at Damen Shipyards Singapore on April 19, the Minister of Transport for the Republic of Angola officially launched the new Damen Fast RoPax Ferry 4812 ordered by the Ministerio dos Transportes through IMPA (Instituto Marítimo e Portuário de Angola).
The vessel will be operated by TMA Express (Transporte Marítimo de Angola) and operate on Angola’s Atlantic coastline between the capital Luanda and Cabinda, around 400 kilometers to the north, via Soyo.
On Monday 16 April, a fire broke out in the engine room on board DFDS’ ro-ro FINLANDIA SEAWAYS, which connects Zeebrugge with Rosyth.
The ship was towed to DFDS’ terminal in Immingham, where the cargo on board has been discharged, and where DFDS had the opportunity to carry out an inspection of where the fire took place.
The ship will be out of service for several months for repairs. No suitable replacement ships are available. Because the route was already loss-making it has been decided to close the route.
The Zeebrugge – Rosyth route was first started in 2002 by Superfast Ferries.
Hurtigruten has signed a Letter of Intent with Rolls-Royce for a major environmental upgrade programme to hybrid power. The main engines on up to nine ships will switch from diesel to LNG and the upgrade will also include installation of a hybrid battery system.
Hurtigruten was recently awarded licenses by the Norwegian Government for seven out of 11 coastal ferry routes. One of the key requirements from the Government of the route’s operator was a reduction in CO2-emissions. With its plans for a major upgrade, Hurtigruten will be able to continue operating its existing fleet on the route and at the same time meet these new stricter environmental demands.
Photo: Mike Louagie
Rostock-based Neptun Werft handed over WDR’s new ferry on April 19.
As from the beginning of May, the NORDERAUE will operate on the Föhr-Amrum route, replacing the RUNGHOLT.
NORDERAUE is the third vessel in a series of double enders, with as main difference the four lanes for trucks.
Photo: Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei
Danish OSK-ShipTech A/S is behind the design of the new ferry for Algerian shipping company ENTMV.
OSK-ShipTech is already working on the Approval Design for the new Algerian passenger ferry holding 1800 passengers, 180 crewmembers and more than 600 cars and putting their mark on all the interiors and facilities on-board. The new ferry will sail between Algeria, Marseille and Barcelona.
ESPO Applauds EU Role In Achieving The IMO Agreement On CO2 Reduction Target For Shipping
ESPO welcomes the agreement reached at global level within the IMO to peak CO2 emissions from shipping as soon as possible and reduce them by at least 50% by 2050, compared to 2008 levels. For European ports, the agreement reached last week is a real milestone and sends a strong signal that the IMO can take action.
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Delay For Corsica’s Own Regional Ferry Company
Corsica had the intention to start its own regional ferry company. The idea was to acquire two former SNCM ferries, PAGLIA ORBA and MONTE D’ORO.
On April 25 it was decided not to acquire these two ferries, because they would not respect the environmental rules in 2020. Acquiring the would create a financial risk, is the conclusion.
Source: France 3 (in French)
Photo: Mike Louagie
Stena Line’s Fishguard’s ferry terminal could close for up to three months according to County Echo. The reason is the need to replace the linkspan.
Fishguard connects with Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland.
“The British decision to leave the EU had caused many, many headaches but let me take one away from you. In terms of maritime access, we have got the CELINE. Shipping will provide, it always does.”
CLdN shipowner Christian Cigrang, at the christening ceremony of CLdN’s ro-ro CELINE, in the port of Dublin on Friday April 20.
A report and a video from this glorious day can be seen in The Irish Times.
