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2019 Newsletter week 47

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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

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Port Of Dover Wins Espo Award 2019

13 November 2019, Port of Dover was awarded the ESPO Award 2019 in recognition of its successful strategy to reach out to the local community and to directly communicate with the port citizens. Using social media as a new way of communicating and demonstrating a high level of transparency about operational achievements, future strategies and environmental challenges and performance is becoming increasingly important for European ports who can only function and further develop if they receive the licence to operate from the local citizens.

The ESPO Award was handed out by the Director-General of DG Move Henrik Hololei (picture, right), during a ceremony at the “Albert Hall” in Brussels.

Source: DNV GL, article by David Wendel
Nov 21
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IN THE MEDIA

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Total Silence At Québec Ministry Of Transport for Ferry Service to Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Mr Joël Arseneau, MP for the archipelago in the National Assembly is worried because of the total silence regarding the modernisation of the ferries.
Transport Minister François Bonnardel promised on 17 January 2019 to come with a plan on 12 June 2019. So far, nothing.

CTMA currently operates the ropax CTMA VACANCIER and roro CLIPPER RANGER.

Source: Le Soleil (in French)
Nov 21
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Ferguson’s Shipyard Has Taken On ‘Dozens’ of Employees since Government Took Control

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Ferguson’s shipyard has taken on ‘dozens’ of new employees since the Scottish Government took control — with ministers now preparing a masterplan for its long term future.

The workforce has been scaled up to around the 400 mark from a previous level of 350 as bosses look to secure a ‘pipeline’ of constant work, likely to include rebuilding Caledonian MacBrayne’s ageing ferry fleet.

Source: Greenock Telegraph
Nov 21
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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Stena Line Takes Delivery of New Ferry Stena Estrid

 Stena Line has officially taken ownership of its newest ferry STENA ESTRID following a handover ceremony at the China Merchants Jinling Ship (Weihai) Co., Ltd. (formerly AVIC Weihai Shipyard).

STENA ESTRID is the first of five next generation Stena Line ropax vessels that are currently being constructed. STENA ESTRID will now embark on a six-week journey to its new home on the Irish Sea, where it will begin service on the Dublin to Holyhead route in January 2020.

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Stena Line owner Dan Sten Olsson attended a service officiated by the Reverend Stephen Miller of the Mission to Seafarers, who undertook the long held maritime tradition of blessing the ship, in order to bring it good luck at sea.

Following the signing ceremony, Stena Line’s Technical Operations Director Bjarne Koitrand and STENA ESTRID’s Senior Master Matthew Lynch and crew officially took ownership of the vessel.

Stena Line CEO Niclas Mårtensson said that the delivery of STENA ESTRID marks the start of a very important few months for Stena Line’s Irish Sea operations:  “Taking ownership is a major milestone for Stena Line,” said Mr Mårtensson, “and is the result of a very significant investment in our Irish Sea operations that reflects our commitment to the region and will ultimately see three of the world’s most modern ferries operating between Ireland and Britain. A first-class customer experience is a priority for us, so we are determined to deliver the best possible freight and travel service to our customers. STENA ESTRID will provide a more environmentally sustainable way to travel with more efficient loading and unloading operations, increased freight capacity and the best Scandinavian quality, style and design in our facilities,” he added.

STENA ESTRID will provide freight capacity of 3,100 lane meters, meaning a 50% increase in freight tonnage, and the space to carry 120 cars and 1,000 passengers and crew.

Nov 21
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VIDEO

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BC Ferries’ Hybrid Electric Island Class Are on Their Way to BC

BC Ferries’ first two hybrid electric Island Class ferries are on their way to British Columbia. The ships departed Constanta, Romania on November 20, 2019, on the semi-submersible vessel SUN RISE, for the 10,305 nautical mile journey to their new home in B.C.

Damen Shipyards Group is responsible for the transport of the ships.

The Transatlantic voyage will take approximately 40 to 45 days, depending on weather.

Econowind System is Being Tested on the DFDS Ship Lysbris Seaways

eConowind is a Dutch based company, fully dedicated to wind-assisted ship propulsion.

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