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Sep 05
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Wallenius Marine and Knud E. Hansen Launch New RoRo Concept at Donsö Shipping Meet

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Wallenius Marine and Knud E. Hansen have unveiled a new RoRo vessel design at the Donsö Shipping Meet. The concept builds on the award-winning Sleipner PCTC design and operational experience from the vessels FUTURE WAY and WAY FORWARD.

Despite its compact length of 170 metres, the vessel offers 2,720 lane metres of cargo capacity, equal to 181 trailers. A full-width stern ramp and forward-placed engine room enable fast and efficient loading and unloading.

Propulsion comes from a dual-fuel electric drivetrain (LNG/LBG/MGO/biodiesel) combined with Azipods, providing 360° steerable propulsion for improved manoeuvrability in ports.

The design is future-proofed with preparations for wing sails, shore power, batteries and fuel cells, aiming to further reduce energy use and emissions.

Source: Wallenius Marine

Feb 09
1

Smyril Line has signed contracts for two modern and environmentally friendly RoRo cargo ships

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Smyril Line has signed a contract with the CIMC Raffles shipyard in China to build two new RoRo ships.

The identical twins will be 190m long and have a 3,300 lane metre capacity.

The new cargo ships will join Smyril Line’s current network, and they are planned to start sailing in 2026. The ships are designed for optimal year-round seaworthiness in the North Atlantic with great emphasis on crew comfort.

The ships are being designed in close cooperation with KNUD E. HANSEN, naval architects, who, together with the extensive experience of Smyril Line in the North Atlantic, will ensure that the ships are built for the special route between Europe, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland.

The ships will be modern and environmentally friendly, meeting all international emission standards. Compared to the company’s existing fleet, they will emit significantly less per transported ton. At the same time, the ships will be equipped with a battery system and the possibility of shore power.

The ships will also be prepared to sail on e-methanol, considered the best future choice for green energy at Smyril Line.

Source: Knud E. Hansen

Mar 24
4

Ferry Shipping News visits Knud E Hansen

By | 2022 Newsletter week 12 | No Comments

Earlier this month, Bo-Lennart and Mike visited the office of Knud E. Hansen in Helsingør.

One of the most interesting parts of the visit was the virtual walk through a ship.

Mike put on the goggles and started to walk on the bridge and the outside decks of a polar vessel.

The use of the ShipSpace collaboration platform allows to export 3D CAD models into the virtual world. The advantage is that the user can measure in the virtual space and implement changes in the design, while standing in the VR.

The chefs could for instance stand in the virtual galley and give comments such as “this oven is too low”. Same for a truck driver who could verify if he could turn around the pillars.

ShipSpace has some tools like measurement and paintbrush options that allow you to see through walls, mark up changes and measure clearances. The platform includes a camera that can take photos of desired changes and send to customers like any real-world site inspection.

ShipSpace allows users based in different locations all over the world, to meet in virtually and discuss issues productively.

May 02
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Knud E. Hansen To Design The New Finnlines Ro-Ro Ships

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Knud E. Hansen has signed a contract with Nanjing Jinling Shipyard, China, for developing the basic design of three ro-ro vessels, based on the Finnlines / Grimaldi / Knud E. Hansen design.

The vessels are based on the same hull as the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation vessels. They are sister vessels, but customized to the needs of Finnlines with regards to heavy cargo and operation in the Baltic Sea.

Some details:

  • delivery as from 2021
  • Finnish/Swedish ice class, 1A Super
  • 5,800 lane metre
  • Length over all: 238m
  • The vessels will use electricity in port, with large lithium batteries. These batteries will be recharged during navigation, through shaft generators employing a peak shaving system.
  • Air lubrication system