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Three investors interested in Port of Ramsgate claims ferry campaigner

September 30, 2015 by Laraine Soliman

By DavidArcher, Thanet Gazette | Posted: September 29, 2015 Three investors have shown an interest in the Port of Ramsgate, according to Bill Moses who launched the Ramsgate Ferry Campaign. Dr Moses, who was born in Ramsgate and has more than 40 years experience in the ferry industry, … [Read more...]

Australian shipyard to build Sydney’s new ferries

September 29, 2015 by Laraine Soliman

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance has today announced Sydney’s six new ferries will be Australian-made, with the first to be on the Harbour by the end of next year. Incat Tasmania Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to build the ferries which will carry up to 400 customers … [Read more...]

Port of Ramsgate: Ferry expert Bill Moses says new passenger services can attract 500,000 people a year

September 23, 2015 by Laraine Soliman

23 September 2015 by Chris Price cprice@thekmgroup.co.uk A ferry expert is hoping to take control of a quiet Kent port and re-launch passenger services after a series of meetings with senior politicians who have backed his idea. Bill Moses, a veteran of 45 years in the industry, has … [Read more...]

Work starts in Sestri Ponente on Silver Muse

July 24, 2015 by the News Team

The steel cutting ceremony of Silver Muse, the ultra-luxury cruise ship which Fincantieri will build for Silversea Cruises, was held today at the shipyard in Sestri Ponente (Genoa). The ceremony was attended, among others, by Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Silversea’s chairman, while Fincantieri … [Read more...]

Damen launches second of two ferries for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

July 23, 2015 by the News Team

The second of two 80-metre ice class Ro-Pax ferries - the MV Legionnaire - has been launched at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania. The naming was performed by Mrs. Lori Anne Companion, Deputy Minister at the Department of Transportation and Works of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. … [Read more...]

New freight capacity on English Channel as P&O Ferries boosts fleet for peak summer season

July 16, 2015 by the News Team

P&O Ferries has acted to meet strong demand in the English Channel ferry market and offer more choice to its customers by bringing a sixth ship back into service on the route. The European Seaway - a 23,000 ton ship with the capacity to carry up to 120 freight vehicles - will return … [Read more...]