Jul 16
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STENA NOVA Is Expected In Greece By The End Of 2020

By 2020 Newsletter week 29

According to reliable sources, STENA NOVA (Stena RoRo) is expected to arrive in Greece by the end of the year, in order to be converted at Perama and then chartered to Corsica Ferries (unconfirmed – the company policy is not to comment on this).

The former YAMATO of the Japanese Hankyu Ferry was purchased on February 2019 and replaced on March 10 by the new SETTSU. Since then, she had remained in an anchorage off the coast of Kure awaiting her departure for Europe. In April 14, 2020, she left Kure and a few days later sailed to Labuan (Philippines), where she remains at a warm laid up condition till today. However, due to the pandemic, the plans about her new career were delayed but not cancelled.

Jul 16
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SUPERFAST XI Enters Service On July 19

By 2020 Newsletter week 29

Almost ready is the Attica Group’s ro pax SUPERFAST XI, which is undergoing a scrubber conversion at Keratsini dock since March 29, 2020. Her new funnel has already been in place while the final outcome looks great. The popular “red” ship is expected to return at her Adriatic regular service on July 19.

Jul 16
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Sundbusserne Opens A New Route Between Toldboden (Copenhagen) and Helsingborg

By 2020 Newsletter week 29

The new Sundbusserne route, which will have three daily departures from Copenhagen and Elsinore, respectively, starts on 17 July.

The route is intended as an extra experience when tourists choose to experience Copenhagen or Helsingborg during the holiday, but commuters are also welcome.

The route will be operated by the passenger-only LEA ELIZABETH, from Wednesdays to Sundays, during summer.

Jul 16
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FERRY FINANCE

By 2020 Newsletter week 29

Viking Line Has Reached An Agreement To Defer Loan Payments Worth 14.9m

Viking Line Abp has reached an agreement with Finnvera Abp and Finska Exportkredit Ab on a loan payment deferral for the period July 1, 2020 – February 1, 2021 totalling EUR 14.9 million.

Payments fall due by January 10, 2025 at the latest – in other words, at the time final payment is due. The deferred loan payments may be paid in advance, and the interest rate and maturity of the loan remain unchanged. The payment of dividends during the maturity of the loan is conditional upon payment of the loan payments for which a deferral has been granted.

This loan payment deferral strengthens Viking Lines Abp’s liquidity situation, which is satisfactory at present.

Jul 16
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FERRY PORTS

By 2020 Newsletter week 29

Port Of Turku To Get Automooring System For Viking Line Ships

Cavotec’s MoorMaster arrived in Turku in early July. The vacuum-based automooring system will be installed at Viking Line’s berth by the end of the year and will be used by both VIKING GRACE and VIKING GLORY.

Jul 16
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

By 2020 Newsletter week 29

Emotional Moment: KING SEAWAYS Sails Again

Following the announcements from the UK government about the lifting of quarantine restrictions and the restart of travel to many other countries, DFDS is resuming sailings between Amsterdam and Newcastle.

As both ships were laid up in IJmuiden, the first departures took place on Wednesday 15 July from Ijmuiden (photo) and Thursday 16 July from Newcastle.

Jul 09
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FERRY SHIPPING

By 2020 Newsletter week 28

Government Of Canada To Acquire Interim Replacement For The Ferry MADELEINE

Government of Canada has issued an Advance Contract Award Notice, signalling its intention to purchase the Trasmediterranea ropax ferry VILLA DE TEROR as an interim measure to replace the MADELEINE (former LEINSTER, 1981).

MADELEINE is 39 years old and is at the end of its service life, and last year the Government of Canada announced that Chantier Davie Canada Inc. will build a replacement vessel, which is expected to be ready in 2026.

However, an interim solution is required to ensure continued reliable, predictable, and safe ferry service to the residents of Îles-de-la-Madeleine. As a result, Transport Canada intends to purchase the VILLA DE TEROR to deliver the service during the summer of 2021 until 2026.

Once the purchase has been completed, Transport Canada intends to rename her MADELEINE II. When the permanent replacement built by Chantier Davie enters into service, the Government will sell the MADELEINE II.

Jul 09
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Partnership Between Uber And Thames Clippers

By 2020 Newsletter week 28

Thames Clipper will be formally announcing a partnership with Uber later this summer 2020. The vessels are currently being repainted and the new name will be Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.

This is a partnership and there is no change in ownership for Thames Clippers

The partnership between Uber and Thames Clippers encourages more people to travel by boat around the city and supports the ongoing expansion of the river network across London

Uber users can purchase tickets in advance through the Uber app and then use QR technology to board the boats. The payment will be processed using the user’s Uber account details.

Passengers will continue to be able to purchase tickets via the existing Thames Clippers sales channels, including touching in and out with contactless or Oyster to pay as you go at the piers they serve across London.