Mar 01
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SHORT NEWS

By 2018 Newsletter week 09

Mediterranean’s first LNG-powered ferry, ELIO, built for Caronte & Tourist SpA by Sefine Shipyard, was launched on February 24.
The ferry has been named after the late Elio Matacena, the founder of C&T.

Photo: Sefine Shipyard

  • Nisa Navegacion of Chile, the parent company of NAVIMAG, has ordered a 150m, ro-pax from the Guangdong yard in China. Delivery March 2019.
  • NOVA STAR, which we reported as being sold to a Polferries company, will in fact be chartered by Polska Żegluga Bałtycka SA for two years. The confusion was caused by the word ‘acquired’ on the Polferries website. Several sources confirm the two-year bareboat charter, which started on February 9, and will see the ship in service on the Gdansk-Nynäshamn route as from end of March. (with thanks to PortalMorski)
Feb 22
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A Dream Scenario For OSK-Shiptech

By 2018 Newsletter week 08

Last week, MSC Group and Onorato Armatori have signed a historical contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for the order of four luxurious ro-pax ferries. OSK-ShipTech is behind the concept design for the largest ferry order ever.
“Our two largest clients are now doing business together, so to us, this is a dream-scenario, where we are appointed designers on the basis of earlier projects and long-term successful cooperation with all parties. This is such a significant project, and this order is a fantastic opportunity to bring our competencies, the yard’s strength and the owners’ joint pool of many years’ of experience into play,” says CCO of OSK Group, Anders Ørgård.
The contract includes an option for four additional ferries of the same type. In any case, this a record ferry order – and a quantum leap for the joint cooperation between GSI and OSK.

Feb 22
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More Departures On The Västervik Line

By 2018 Newsletter week 08

Destination Gotland will expand both the season and the number of departures on the Västervik line this summer.
In total, the number of trips is increased by almost 50% compared with 2017, and this year’s line will be operated between June 1 and August 20.

Photo: Destination Gotland

Feb 22
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Port Of Tilbury’s New Port Proposal Begins Examination Process

By 2018 Newsletter week 08

The Port of Tilbury’s proposals to build a new port terminal, TILBURY2, on the Thames close to the current port has been examined at Issue Specific and Open Floor hearings on February 20 and 21 by the Examining Authority, appointed by the Secretary of State.
TILBURY2 intends to build on a site which was part of the former Tilbury Power Station and will include a new deep water jetty in the river Thames.
The proposed terminal will act as a satellite of the main port and it is proposed that it will comprise a ferry terminal.
The project will also include surface access proposals to link the site to the existing road and rail networks.

Feb 22
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Hurtigruten’s First Hybrid Vessel Launched

By 2018 Newsletter week 08

Although this vessel is an expedition cruise ship rather than a coastal Hurtigruten unit, it is worth mentioning. Indeed, ROALD AMUNDSEN touched water for the first time during a launching ceremony at the Kleven Yard in Ulsteinvik, Norway.
The successful launching marks an important milestone in the construction of the world’s first hybrid powered expedition ship that will be fitted with large battery packs.
From the bay outside the yard, guests and crew on LOFOTEN, built in 1964 and Hurtigruten’s oldest vessel, greeted the newest addition to the fleet.

Photos : Oclin – Hurtigruten