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2025 Newsletter week 13

Mar 30
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PEOPLE

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Ferguson Marine Appoints New CEO Following Calmac Contract Loss

Scotland’s nationalised shipyard Ferguson Marine has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive, just days after missing out on the contract to build seven new ferries for CalMac.

Graeme Thomson, currently an executive at Babcock, will step into the role on 1 May, succeeding interim CEO John Petticrew, who stepped down earlier this month for “personal reasons.”

Mr Thomson’s appointment comes at a crucial juncture for the Port Glasgow shipyard, as it seeks to secure its future and rebuild confidence following recent setbacks.

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ORGANISATIONS

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Assarmatori Calls for EU Policy Shift During High-Level Visit to Brussels

 A senior delegation from Assarmatori, the Italian shipowners’ association, concluded a two-day visit to Brussels with a strong message: maritime transport is essential to Europe’s security, cohesion, and environmental goals, but current EU policies risk undermining its strategic value.

Chairman Stefano Messina warned that elements of the EU Green Deal—particularly the Emissions Trading System (ETS)—are distorting competition and threatening critical maritime infrastructure. “We must overcome the excesses of the Green Deal to unleash new momentum,” he said, highlighting the ferry sector’s crucial role in connecting islands and supporting modal shift through the Motorways of the Sea.

The delegation met with European Commission leaders, MEPs, and Italian representatives in Brussels, advocating for a more balanced approach that supports fleet renewal and the deployment of sustainable marine fuels without destabilising vital shipping routes and hubs.

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CLdN has taken delivery of CHAUMINE, the first of two next-generation RoRo vessels built by HD Hyundai Mipo Co., Ltd.

At 234 metres long and boasting a capacity of 8,000 lane metres, CHAUMINE features an IMO Tier III-compliant hybrid propulsion system. With 11MW main engines and 6MW shaft generators, the vessel can optimise propulsion or power onboard systems as needed – a step forward in operational flexibility and energy efficiency.

Sister ship LEONINE is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2025. Both vessels are set to operate on CLdN’s Northwest Europe routes, responding to growing freight demand between the continent and the UK, particularly Scotland and North East England.

Built with the future in mind, the vessels can be modified to run on alternative low-emission fuels, fuel cells, or batteries.

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P&O Ferries NORBANK left Zeebrugge on March 25th, bound for a new career in the Gulf within DP World.

Photo: Tibo Deprest