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Dec 13
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OSK Design selected for new RoPax and RoRo vessel designs for COTUNAV

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OSK Design announced its selection by Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (COTUNAV) to design its next-generation RoPax and RoRo vessels.

OSK Design has an extensive experience with leading ferry operators—including Algerie Ferries, Moby, TTLine, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries and more.

The designs for COTUNAV’s new fleet will focus on:

  • Reliability: Advanced machinery and redundant systems ensure continuous operation in challenging maritime conditions.
  • Performance: Superior seakeeping and handling capabilities enable safe and efficient operations across varying environments.
  • Flexibility: Adaptable designs accommodate evolving market demands and regulatory requirements.
  • Environmental Sustainability: Energy-efficient technologies and eco-friendly solutions will reduce emissions and minimise the vessels’ environmental footprint, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Source: https://www.oskdesign.com/news/cotunav

Dec 13
2

Fast Ferries Acquire Zante Ferries’ Fleet

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OSK Design announced its selection by Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (COTUNAV) to design its next-generation RoPax and RoRo vessels.

OSK Design has an extensive experience with leading ferry operators—including Algerie Ferries, Moby, TTLine, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries and more.

The designs for COTUNAV’s new fleet will focus on:

  • Reliability: Advanced machinery and redundant systems ensure continuous operation in challenging maritime conditions.
  • Performance: Superior seakeeping and handling capabilities enable safe and efficient operations across varying environments.
  • Flexibility: Adaptable designs accommodate evolving market demands and regulatory requirements.
  • Environmental Sustainability: Energy-efficient technologies and eco-friendly solutions will reduce emissions and minimise the vessels’ environmental footprint, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Source: https://www.oskdesign.com/news/cotunav

Dec 13
2

Fast Ferries Acquire Zante Ferries’ Fleet

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On 6 December 2024, after extensive negotiations, Fast Ferries finalised the acquisition of Zante Ferries’ ships: DIONISSIOS SOLOMOS (built in 1990) and ADAMANDIOS KORAIS (built in 1987).

Both vessels will undergo refurbishment and adopt new livery while remaining on their current routes:

  • DIONISSIOS SOLOMOS: Piraeus–Western Cyclades route.
  • ADAMANDIOS KORAIS: Alexandroupolis–Samothrace barren line.

Zante Ferries’ History:

  • Established in 1991 in Zakynthos, operating initially in the Ionian Sea.
  • Transitioned to the Aegean Sea in 2008 with ADAMANDIOS KORAIS servicing Central Aegean routes, later focusing on Western Cyclades.
  • In 2017, DIONISSIOS SOLOMOS joined the Western Cyclades route, marking the company’s permanent shift from the Ionian Sea.
  • After 33 years of service, Zante Ferries has ceased operations in Hellenic Coastal Shipping.

Photo © Charalambos Symeonidis

Aug 31
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Zante Ferries is selling its ships

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On August 27, 2024, the Greek owned ferry operator Zante Ferries invited its shareholders to attend an extraordinary General Assembly that will take place at Zakynthos on September 22, 2024. There, it will be decided the fate of its ferries DIONISSIOS SOLOMOS (1990) and ADAMANDIOS KORAIS (1987) that will probably be sold.  

 Zante Ferries was founded in 1991 at Zakynthos and operated exclusively in the Ionian Sea. In 2008, they came to the Aegean Sea and routed ADAMANDIOS KORAIS -initially on the Central Aegean- and then Western Cyclades. In 2017, they brought the larger DIONISSIOS SOLOMOS on the line and left the Ionian service permanently.  

 After the selling off its ships, Zante Ferries will suspend its services within the Hellenic Coastal Shipping after 33 years. 

 Photo: Zante Ferries 

Sep 20
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Zante Ferries’ ADAMANDIOS KORAIS Introduced On Alexandroupolis-Samothraki Line Until October 31

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It was finally decided by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine that Zante Ferries’ ADAMANDIOS KORAIS (6.307gt/1987) will serve the Alexandroupolis-Samothraki line until October 31, 2019.

After that period, the route will be re-proclaimed along with all the country’s remote islands routes for the new season (November 2019-October 2020).

Zante Ferries expressed its interest for the specific line answering to the Ministry’s relevant call and it seems to be ready to compete with Saos Ferries for the line.