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Jun 14
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Estonia will announce the tender for the construction of the new Virtsu-Kuivastu ferry in September

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Riigilaevastik, Estonia’s state-owned maritime company, has announced plans to launch a procurement tender in September for the construction of a new ferry for the Virtsu-Kuivastu route.

The new ferry will incorporate advanced green technology, including hydrogen fuel cells and batteries, ensuring zero emissions. This vessel, which will be smaller than initially planned, is designed to accommodate up to 700 passengers and 200 vehicles, enhancing the efficiency of the current fleet.

The ferry is expected to start operations by October 2026.

Source: Riigilaevastik

Dec 22
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Estonia launches a call for tender for a new generation zero emission ferry

By | 2023 Newsletter week 51 | No Comments

On 11 December 2023, the Estonian State Fleet announced the procurement of a new energy-efficient ferry.

The deadline for submission of tenders for the construction and design of the vessel is 17 January 2024.

The new Estonian ferry will be unique in the region:

  • hydrogen fuel, in addition to shore-supplied electricity.
  • operate without noise and vibrations.
  • operate in fully autonomous mode with crew onboard.
  • readiness for remote control with onboard back-up and situational awareness.

A conceptual ferry design and feasibility study were developed with Deltamarin Ltd. in the preparatory phase of the construction project to verify which characteristics

According to the plans, the new ferry will start operating on the Virtsu–Kuivastu route on 1 October 2026.

The estimated cost of the procurement is around 40 million euros.

The shipbuilding will be financed by the European Modernisation Fund and revenues from CO2 emissions trading.

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May 20
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Estonia Is Changing The Financing Of The Construction Of A New Ferry

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In order to develop the ferry connection between the Estonian islands and the mainland, the Estonian state plans to purchase an additional ferry.

According to the initial plan, the ship was to be ordered through AS Tallinna Sadam subsidiary TS Laevad OÜ, but now it is planned to order it through the Transport Administration in order to seize the opportunity to use the modernization fund and CO2 trading revenue to finance the shipbuilding.

Tallinna Sadam Company Announcement
Feb 08
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IN THE MEDIA

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Permanent sixth ferry needed for Saaremaa

According to an article (in Estonian) on www.err.ee the Port of Tallinn would like to have a permanent solution for the summer ferry service to the island of Saaremaa. Five ferries are in service. Now REGULA acts as backup vessel, but the company would like to have a permanent additional, sixth ferry.
A charter is actually being negotiated.
The solution of building a new ship depends on how much the Port of Tallinn receives from the State.