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Feb 14
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By 2025 Newsletter week 07

Shipping and Aviation Sectors Call for Urgent Clean Fuel Investment

European Shipowners (ECSA), Airlines for Europe (A4E), and Transport & Environment (T&E) have jointly urged the European Commission and EU member states to accelerate clean fuel production for shipping and aviation.

In a statement, the organisations stress that meeting European Green Deal targets while maintaining industry competitiveness requires significant investment—estimated at €100 billion annually, according to the Draghi report. They advocate for prioritising scalable renewable fuels in the forthcoming Clean Industrial Deal and expanding EU-based fuel production to cover at least 40% of demand under FuelEU Maritime and ReFuelEU Aviation.

The statement also calls for using European and national ETS revenues to de-risk projects and proposes a matchmaking platform to improve access to clean fuels. Additionally, the groups support infrastructure mandates to transform ports and airports into renewable fuel hubs.

With shipping and aviation among the hardest sectors to decarbonise, the three organisations emphasise that urgent action is needed to drive the energy transition forward.

Read the joint statement here.

Feb 14
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Ports

By 2025 Newsletter week 07

Port of Dublin to Deploy Ireland’s First Automated Mooring System

  • Multi-million euro order for Cavotec MoorMaster™ NxG, signed in late 2024.
  • First installation in Ireland, with delivery set for Q3 2026.
  • Enhances safety, efficiency, and sustainability, cutting emissions and downtime.
  • Supports Northern Europe’s transition to automated mooring.
  • Cavotec CEO calls it a key milestone in maritime automation.
  • This project positions Port of Dublin as a leader in smart, sustainable port operations.

Source: Cavotec

Feb 14
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Port Of Trelleborg Has Received Co-Financing From EU For Onshore Power To The Vessels

By 2025 Newsletter week 07

Port of Trelleborg has submitted an application regarding installation of onshore power supply in ferry berths 10 and 11. The application has now been granted co-financing in EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU funding programme supporting European transport infrastructure.

Source: Trelleborgshamn.se and European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

Feb 14
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IMAGE CARDS

By 2025 Newsletter week 07

Fast Ferries’ ADAMANDIOS KORAIS is being prepared to return to service on her daily Alexandroupolis–Samothraki route. She joined the Fast Ferries fleet in November 2024, following the company’s acquisition of Zante Ferries’ ships. The vessel has been undergoing a full renovation and upgrade for the past three months and is expected to return to service within February. In the meantime, her fleet mate EKATERINI P. has been operating in her place on the route. Additionally, Fast Ferries will run two weekly sailings on the Lavrion–Agios Efstratios–Lemnos–Samothraki route until 10 May 2025.

Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos

On 14 February 2025, the legendary SUPERSTAR of Seajets returned to daily service on the Volos–Skiathos–Skopelos–Alonissos route after her three-month annual refit and maintenance. The Belgian-built ship had ceased sailings last November. Built in Belgium in 1974, she has a carrying capacity of 1,480 passengers and 240 cars and can sail at 21 knots.

Photo: Charalambos Symeonidis

WALLENIUS SOL expands its fleet of carriers with 100 new 40-foot cassettes, featuring significant enhancements based on insights from previous models. These improvements represent a step forward in both design and functionality.

The big difference from earlier models is the reinforced design, specifically addressing areas that previously experienced the most wear and tear.

Source and read more: Wallenius SOL

POL MARIS has been renamed FRANCESCO NULLO. The RoRo vessel will return to service on the Pendik–Trieste route for DFDS. She has been drydocked at the Park Shipyard (Besiktas Group) in Turkey.

Source: Polish Ocean Lines on Linkedin

Feb 07
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P&O Ferries to Boost Capacity on London/Tilbury – Rotterdam/Europoort Route

By 2025 Newsletter week 06

 P&O Ferries will increase capacity on its London/Tilbury – Rotterdam/Europoort route starting 2 March 2025.

Following the successful launch of the route in 2024, a second vessel will be added while maintaining 12 sailings per week, with daily departures from both Tilbury and Europoort.

RoRo ships NORSKY and NORSTREAM will operate on the route, increasing capacity by up to 60%.

Zeebrugge will not lose any ships, as NORSKY and NORSTREAM will operate on a butterfly schedule, continuing to serve both the Tilbury–Europoort and Zeebrugge routes. They offer greater capacity than NORBANK, which will be redeployed to the Zeebrugge–Teesport service.

Feb 07
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Attica Group: Presentation for the Capital Markets Day

By 2025 Newsletter week 06

In connection with the presentation for the Capital Markets Day held by Attica Holdings S.A. on February 3, 2025, Attica posted a corporate presentation on its website, at the following link: https://www.attica-group.com/Press Releases & Announcements.

Two pages caught our special attention:

Fuel and Emission Cost Savings Initiatives (Slide 50)

  • Scrubber Installation
    • SOx emission control devices installed on main and auxiliary engines.
    • Additional installation planned on 2 vessels, bringing the total to 10 vessels.
    • 80% funded through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) for green investments.
    • Expected cost savings through the use of high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO).
    • Compliance with IMO regulations on sulphur emissions (effective May 2025).
    • Estimated fuel consumption reduction: 3.9k metric tonnes.
    • Reduction in environmental footprint by 3% to 5%.
  • Energy-Saving Devices
    • Implementations include:
      • Silicone anti-fouling paints.
      • LED lighting systems.
      • Solar panels.
      • Propeller optimisations.
      • Onshore power supply integration.
    • Expected reduction in fuel costs.
    • Contribution to Attica’s ESG targets.
  • Financial Impact
    • Total remaining investment: €35 million.
    • Estimated EBITDA impact:
      • Scrubber installation: €7–8 million.
      • Energy-saving devices: €1–2 million.
    • Cost savings will be fully realised by 2026​.

Newbuilds and Fleet Optimisation (Slide 51)

  • Adriatic Vessels
    • Two new Ro-Pax newbuildings to be deployed in the Adriatic.
    • Signed bareboat agreement, with purchase option in 2032.
    • Delivery expected in 2027.
    • Designed to replace three existing vessels while maintaining freight capacity.
    • Expected economies of scale and energy savings.
    • Estimated vessel sale proceeds in 2027: €8 million.
  • AERO Vessels
    • Two vessels with 400-passenger capacity.
    • One compact vessel with a 250-passenger capacity.
    • Designed to replace high-speed vessels to reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs.
    • Homogenisation of product offerings in the Argo-Saronic route.
  • Compact Dual-Fuel Ro-Pax Vessel
    • Capacity: 1,500 passengers, 270 beds, and 825 lane metres.
    • Fleet renewal and replacement of older vessels.
    • Expected vessel sale proceeds in 2028: €37 million.
  • Financial Impact
    • Remaining investment:
      • Adriatic vessels: €375 million.
      • AERO vessels: €50 million.
      • Compact vessel: €90 million.
    • EBITDA impact:
      • Adriatic vessels: €35–40 million.
      • AERO vessels: €5–6 million.
      • Compact vessel: €7–8 million​.
Feb 07
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WALLENIUS SOL acquires Mann Lines

By 2025 Newsletter week 06

 WALLENIUS SOL, the shipping company with the base in the Bay of Bothnia, has acquired Mann Lines, the provider of liner RoRo and container vessel services, logistics and forwarding.

  • Result: larger fleet and an expanded port network stretching from the Baltic countries to North West Europe.
  • Connections with reliable partners in major hub ports extend the service range to Ireland, Spain and beyond.
  • The highly complementary routes of both companies will improve service capacity and regularity, while minimal customer overlap allows WALLENIUS SOL to add approximately 200 new clients.
  • WALLENIUS SOL will also welcome new offices in Estonia, Latvia, and the UK, while increasing its presence in Finland, Germany, and the Benelux.
  • New RoRo vessel under construction @Visentini.

“This acquisition strengthens WALLENIUS SOL’s position as a reliable partner for customers in our key operating regions, enhancing our ability to deliver a more comprehensive range of tailored solutions to meet our customers evolving needs,” says Elvir Dzanic, CEO, WALLENIUS SOL.

Bill Binks, former CEO of Mann Lines and new Vice President WS South at

WALLENIUS SOL: “We are thrilled to embark on this journey together, as we unite our expertise and resources. Being under WALLENIUS SOL leadership will unlock new opportunities for our colleagues and customers, bringing tangible benefits to the Northern European market.”

Feb 07
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CLdN Launches Pooling Services to Support FuelEU Maritime Compliance

By 2025 Newsletter week 06

As the maritime industry faces increasing regulatory pressure to reduce emissions, CLdN has introduced pooling services to support compliance with the FuelEU Maritime (FEUM) directive. This initiative helps shipowners and operators meet stringent EU environmental requirements while mitigating the financial burden of high biofuel costs.

The FEUM directive encourages the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels to cut greenhouse gas emissions. However, biofuels—though effective—are significantly more expensive, costing 50-150% more than conventional fossil fuels. Non-compliance can lead to heavy penalties. For instance, a capesize vessel sailing from South America to Rotterdam could face a $50,000 fine if it fails to meet the required biofuel tonnage.

CLdN’s pooling system offers flexibility by allowing shipowners to offset the underperformance of one vessel with the overperformance of another, ensuring overall compliance. This mechanism not only helps companies avoid penalties but also incentivises investment in sustainable technologies.

CLdN has a fleet of over 30 vessels that sail up to 2.5 million nautical miles per year, primarily in EU waters. These ships are equipped to run on biodiesel and bio-LNG, enabling CLdN to adjust fuel blends strategically to assist partners in meeting regulations.

CLdN has already established itself as a leader in fuel efficiency. In 2023, its fleet’s CO₂ emissions averaged just 39g CO₂/tonne-km.

For more details, CLdN invites interested parties to explore its pooling services brochure or contact its Carbon Services Team. Read more: CLdN Pooling Services

Feb 07
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NGO Shipbreaking Platform publishes list of ships dismantled worldwide in 2024

By 2025 Newsletter week 06

The NGO Shipbreaking Platform has released its 2024 annual report on ships dismantled globally. The data indicates that 80% of the global tonnage scrapped last year was dismantled under substandard conditions on the beaches of Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.

In 2024, a total of 409 ships were dismantled worldwide, with 255 of these ships ending up in South Asian yards.

Bangladesh continues to be the preferred destination for ship scrapping, despite significant adverse impacts on workers, local communities, and fragile coastal ecosystems.

As certain segments of the shipping industry advocate for the approval of beaching yards under the Hong Kong Convention—which is set to come into effect in June this year—the European Union has yet to disclose proposals for enhancing the EU Ship Recycling Regulation. Unscheduled inspections by the European Commission at EU-approved facilities in Turkey have revealed discrepancies between theoretical plans and actual practices, resulting in several yards being removed from the EU list. Additionally, high levels of pollution in the Aliaga region have led to legal action by Turkish civil society organizations, which are demanding that the sector undergo a thorough Environmental Impact Assessment.

For the full Excel dataset of all ships dismantled worldwide in 2024, click here. 

Feb 07
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New Ownerships for Bankrupt German Shipyards

By 2025 Newsletter week 06

Germany’s shipbuilding industry sees new ownership for bankrupt shipyards Nobiskrug and Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG). The Heinrich Rönner Group has acquired FSG, while Lürssen Group will take over Nobiskrug.

FSG, known for RoRo ferries, has an unfinished vessel for Australia’s Searoad. Searoad backs the takeover and has a deal with Heinrich Rönner to complete it.

Officials view these acquisitions as positive for sustaining the maritime industry, with efforts now on securing new contracts for long-term viability.