Finnlines Is On Track
The Finnlines Group’s results for January–September were:
In spite of the slowdown in the Finnish economic growth, Finnlines still is on track to achieve another excellent result.
Transport and logistics operator, David MacBrayne Ltd, which operates CalMac Ferries has seen an increasing number of passengers visiting the iconic Scottish western isles.
For the first time, CalMac carried more than 5.6 million passengers and more than 1.4 million vehicles as part of yet another year on year increase.
Annual Report 2018-2019 TT-Line Company Pty Ltd
Key figures (in $ AUD)
Freight = record numbers, ships sail at full capacity.
At the time of writing, the Company was in close discussions with Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) regarding contracts for the construction of two new roro ships. While FSG’s financial difficulties were widely reported during the year, the Company has solid contracts in place with the shipbuilder to build the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels.
Povl Anker Gets A Dedicated Berth In Ystad
The Bornholm Line and Port of Ystad have agreed on a redevelopment of ferry berth n°5. It will become the dedicated berth for ropax POVL ANKER. In case of problems with the fast craft (weather..), POVL ANKER will not experience problems because of occupied berths.
Quote from Ragnar Johansson, CEO Wallenius SOL.
What began as an idea in a port in Kotka has now, after ten years, resulted in a completely new Swedish shipping company. The ambition is to secure long-term infrastructure for the industry in the Gulf of Bothnia.
Powercell Sign Development Contract For Maritime Zero Emissions Solution With Havyard Group
PowerCell Sweden AB has signed a contract with Norwegian Havyard Group ASA regarding the development of the design and the technical specifications for a zero-emissions fuel cell system. The system may come to be installed on board a vessel that will service the shipping company Havila Kystruten’s new route from Bergen to Kirkenes.
The one-year contract concerns the development of the design and the technical specifications for a zero emissions system fully classifiable and in conformity with IMO maritime safety requirements. The system solution that PowerCell and Havyard jointly will design, will be based on several marinized 200kW fuel cell system modules connected in parallel with a total power of 3.2 megawatts.
Stena Lines pilot project using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict the most fuel-efficient way to operate a vessel has shown to be successful. The results show a reduced fuel consumption by 2-3 % per trip. The technology will now be launched on more vessels.
Port Tests New Facility For Gibraltar’s ‘No Deal’ Brexit Ferry
A trial was conducted to test new port infrastructure to accommodate a ferry that will run from Algeciras to Gibraltar carrying perishable goods in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
COLOR HYBRID, arriving in Fayard (Denmark) on 28 October 2019.
Brittany Ferries’ ETRETAT, seen in the port of Le Havre from the sundeck of new cruise vessel MSC GRANDIOSA.