On Wednesday 21 December 2016, Scandlines’ second new hybrid ferry for the Rostock-Gedser route, M/V Copenhagen, carried passengers for the first time when it departs from Gedser towards Rostock at 09:00. Scandlines new hybrid ferry was registered 19 December 2016 and departed the same day from … [Read more...]
Stena Line increase capacity on its Baltic routes
To strengthen its business position in Central Europe and Scandinavia, as well as to serve growing demand, the company Stena Line now implemented a frequent ferry timetable which is adapted to client needs and also provides a long-term growth-orientated solution with an additional ferry and focus on … [Read more...]
Could ferry start-ups bring stimulation, innovation and competition?
Many would agree that with notable exceptions the ferry sector has some catching up to do in order to replace some of its ageing, outmoded tonnage. In this instance outmoded may mean uneconomic in terms of running or maintenance cost but we must also recognise the change of emphasis with many … [Read more...]
Incat to build new catamaran for Virtu Ferries
Incat is very pleased to announce it has been selected by Virtu Ferries of Malta to design and build a 110 metre vehicle passenger (RoPax) ferry. Robert Clifford, Chairman of Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania said “Virtu Ferries is amongst the oldest, most respected and most discerning fast … [Read more...]
Scandlines with volume growth in the high season
Scandlines can look back at a very good high season in 2016. Especially the new hybrid ferry of the shipping company, the M/V Berlin, which was put into service in May on the route Rostock-Gedser, contributed to the growth in the number of transported vehicles. In July and August, Scandlines’ new … [Read more...]
Ramsgate Ferry Docks at The Dorchester
The Dorchester in London’s Park Lane London was the most recent venue for the 14th Ramsgate Ferry Roadshow. To an audience of travel and tourism professionals from around the UK, Ramsgate Ferry Chairman Dr Bill Moses gave an authoritative account of the business case behind reviving a … [Read more...]
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