Damen RoPax Ferry The Damen 80-metre ice class RoPax ferry MV Veteran handover to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (GNL) took place in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada on 23 October 2015. Launched earlier this year by Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania on 27 March 2015, the vessel will … [Read more...]
Finnlines compete for European Business Awards
Finnlines has been selected as one of the 15 Finnish National Champions to represent Finland in the 2015/16 European Business Awards, which exists to recognise and reward excellence, best practice and innovation in companies across Europe. Finnlines will compete in the “Environmental & … [Read more...]
Scandlines invest in green technology
Scandlines is expected to be awarded EUR 6.3 million from EU for the installation of scrubbers and hybrid system on the two new vessels for the crossing between Rostock-Gedser and for environmentally friendly infrastructure in both port facilities. Scandlines has received contributions through … [Read more...]
Three investors interested in Port of Ramsgate claims ferry campaigner
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
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
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...]
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