In July, tests were carried out by Stena Line, on August 30 it was Polferries’ NOVA STAR who tested the ramps at the new Gdynia terminal.
The launch of the terminal is scheduled for September 23.
Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) has completed another significant milestone in the dual fuel ferry project with the installation of the bulbous bow on Hull 802.
In recent weeks, three stern units have been lifted into place on Hull 802. When finished, these units will house the steering gear and other equipment and will support the car deck and stern ramp.
Earlier this year, structural work on first vessel GLEN SANNOX was completed following the installation of a reworked funnel and newly constructed mast, as well as completion of the structure around the stern and inside the hull.
GLEN SANNOX is scheduled to be delivered between July 2022 and September 2022.
Hull 802 is scheduled to be delivered between April 2023 and July 2023.
Could Ferguson Marine Compete to Win at least some of the 22 Ships in the Order Pipeline for CalMac?
Very interesting BBC Article about the Future of Scottish Ferries and Shipbuilding
Ferguson Marine’s shipyard is probably “the most challenging business turnaround in the UK”, says Tim Hair, the ‘turnaround director’ at the Port Glasgow yard.
Click on the picture to access the article.
Hansa Destinations’ ferry DROTTEN departed for the first time from Nynäshamn to Rostock on Monday 30 August.
Swedish Minister of the Environment and Climate Per Bolund attended the inauguration ceremony in Nynäshamn.
The ceremony was attended by Per Bolund, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Environment and Climate, Pia Berglund, National Coordinator for Domestic Shipping and Eco Bonus at the Swedish Transport Administration, Fredrik Lindstål, Chairman of the Port of Stockholm Ports and Harry Bouveng, Chairman of the Municipal Board in Nynäshamn Municipality, and Håkan Johansson, CEO of Rederi AB Gotland.
The world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the GLOBAL MERCY, was delivered to the charity organization Mercy Ships in June.
The GLOBAL MERCY has been built at the Tianjin Xingang shipyard in northern China under the project management of Stena RoRo.
The ship is in the last leg of the journey to the Port of Antwerp, where she will be further equipped and crewed. The ship is scheduled to arrive on 12 September in Belgium (Antwerp) and remain until early next year.
Volunteers from home and abroad will set up and finish the private hospital ship. This includes the installation of medical equipment and IT systems, as well as the supply and crewing of the ship for its first mission.
