Kerkyra Lines’ IONIAN EXPRESS arrived in Greece

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On June 22, 2023, Kerkyra Lines’ IONIAN EXPRESS (ex- ASAKAZE No 5) arrived in Greece.

The ship left the port of Hakodate (Japan) on May 23.

She was purchased from Seikan Ferry in January 2023 and delivered to Kerkyra Lines on March 26, 2023.

She has been serving on the Aomori – Hakodate line since 1998.

The ship was sent to Atsalakis Shipyards for necessary repairs and upgrades.

Photo: Voyager (Christos Chatzaras)

ANDROS QUEEN left Japan for Greece

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On March 15, 2022 ,Golden Star Ferries’ ANDROS QUEEN (former SILVER QUEEN) left the port of Muroran for Greece. She was purchased from Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen (Silver Ferry) on February 9, 2022 for EUR 7.354 million and delivered to a Greek crew on March 9, 2022.

The ship is currently sailing for the port of Busan and expected to arrive in Greece in early April

Austal to build a new trimaran for Fukuoka (Japan) – Busan (South Korea) route

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Austal Australia and JR Kyushu Jet Ferry have signed a letter of intent to develop a new high-speed trimaran passenger ferry concept for JR Kyushu Jet Ferry’s South Korea to Japan route.
The design of the 80m high-speed craft will be based on Austal’s trimaran hull form, with the interior to be developed by Japanese designer, Mr Eiji Mitooka of Don Design.
The contract will be signed in early 2018.

 Rendering Austal