BC Ferries has won the Shippax Retrofit Award for completing the conversion of a large passenger ferry from diesel to liquefied natural gas (LNG). The award, received in March at the Shippax Ferry Conference, recognises the innovative work performed on Spirit of British Columbia, which is among the … [Read more...]
Brittany Ferries’ LNG-powered cruise ferry Honfleur launched
Brittany Ferries’ brand new LNG-powered cruise ferry Honfleur has taken to the water for the first time at a traditional ship launching ceremony at the FSG shipyard in Flensburg, Germany. At midday on Friday hundreds of well-wishers, invited guests, shipyard workers and Brittany Ferries team members … [Read more...]
Brittany Ferries prepares way for new LNG powered ship
Brittany Ferries has today signed a letter of intent with the Flensburger Schiffbau shipyard in Germany to construct a new ship powered by LNG. It will be one of the cleanest, most environmentally-friendly ships to operate in UK waters because LNG emits less carbon dioxide during combustion than … [Read more...]
SeaRoad launches new era in Bass Strait shipping
Tasmania’s clean, green image will get a very practical boost today with the launch of SeaRoad Shipping’s new RoRo freight vessel for Bass Strait service. Searoad Mersey II, powered by liquefied natural gas, will be officially christened by Robyn Kelly, wife of Chas Kelly, chairman of parent company … [Read more...]
Stena signs contract for four new RoPax ferries
Stena has signed a contract, subject to Board approval by the end of April, for an order of four new RoPax ferries with planned delivery during 2019 and 2020, with an option for another four vessels. The vessels will be optimized for efficiency and flexibility and will be built by AVIC Shipyard in … [Read more...]
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