The conversion of the NISSOS CHRISI (1992, ex-RUNGHOLT) at the Atsalakis shipyard is progressing at a good pace. Her bow has already been formed, while the bow ramp is already in place. After the completion, she is expected to be introduced on the Kastelli-Gramvousa-Balo line. However, that will depend on the latest market developments.
AML’s MOROCCO SUN is undergoing final preparations. The ship is expected to depart for Tanger Med next week and she will stay there. She had arrived in Perama in October 2019 for mechanical repairs and upgrades in order to reduce her smoke issues. However, due to Covid-19 she was “trapped” in Greece and lost the summer season on the Strait of Gibraltar.
Ropax STENA LAGAN Lengthening Underway at Sedef Shipyard in Turkey
Italian heavy lift specialist Fagioli Group announced to have been contracted for the lengthening operation of STENA LAGAN at Sedef Shipyard.
“After the ship was cut by the client, Fagioli used synchronized skid shoes system to move forward the bow section. This operation allowed the client to insert the new section which lengthened the ship of about 36 meters” the company specified.
The work description provided by Fagioli also added: “At last, after welding activities between additional and stern section was completed, the bow section was skidded back in order to reassemble the ship in its final configuration”.
This operation is adding to a long list of “jumboizing” activity executed by Fagioli during the last ten years, mainly in Italy at Fincantieri shipyard.
An aerial picture of Wasaline’s new ropax AURORA BOTNIA. She has been floated out at Rauma Marine Constructions on Friday 11 September.
A Symphony in Steel – Snapshots from Greek Ferries in September 2020
A video by “Just Ferries”