Interislander to Replace Ferries with Rail-Ready Fleet
Kiwirail has confirmed plans to replace its Interislander fleet with two new larger, rail-enabled ferries.
The new ships will carry more freight, cars and passengers than the current three fleets: KAITAKI, KAIARAHI and ARATERE. At this stage, Interislander will still make up to six sailings a day.
Kerkyra Seaways’s HERMES Set Sail for Greece
On 3 February 2020, Kerkyra Seaways’ HERMES sailed from Mizushima port (Japan) for Greece.
She was purchased by Kerkyra Seaways (Souliotis – Lainas) on October 2019 and she will be probably introduced on the Igoumenitsa – Corfu – Paxoi run after a small-scale conversion.
She was the ex- FERRY TSURUGI of Nankai Ferry and plied on the Wakayama-Tokushima run.
Austal launched Hull 394, a 118 metre trimaran to be known as BAJAMAR EXPRESS, for Fred. Olsen Express.
GIROLATA in Civitavecchia. She is currently on charter to GNV.