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Ultra-efficient and sustainable Japanese ferry with Wärtsilä solutions begins operations

A new ferry, owned by Hankyu Ferry and fitted with highly efficient and eco-friendly solutions from the technology group Wärtsilä, begins operations on 10 March. The ‘Settsu’ is the first of two ferries ordered by Hankyu Ferry Co., Ltd, the …

Mar 23, 2020 / Curious

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Christening and Launch Ceremony in Shimonoseki for Second Passenger/Cargo Ship for Hankyu Ferry (VIDEO)

New "Yamato" Will Serve on Shinmoji-Kobe Route Together with Sister Ship "Settsu"Designed to provide "a relaxing voyage gazing at the stars and sea"; top deck offers large space ideal for enjoying vistasNear 6% increase in energy efficiency compared …

Jan 10, 2020 / Vessels

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Christening and Launch Ceremony for Hankyu Ferry, the First of its Series, in Shimonoseki

New "Settsu" Will Serve on Regular Route between Shinmoji and KobeDesigned to provide "a relaxing voyage gazing at the stars and sea"; top deck offers large space ideal for enjoying vistasNear 6% increase in energy efficiency compared to earlier …

Aug 2, 2019 / Vessels

Stena RoRo acquires RoPax vessel in Japan

Stena RoRo has purchased the ferry Yamato from the Japanese shipping company Hankyu Ferry. The vessel will be rebuilt at a shipyard in Europe and be fully adapted to European standards, after which it will be chartered out. This process will begin …

Feb 18, 2019 / Vessels