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KiwiRail selects German engines for new ferries

KiwiRail has selected German multi-national MAN Energy Solutions to supply the main generator engines for its new hybrid-electric fleet arriving from 2025. The Inter-island Resilient Connection (iReX) programme is a $1.45 billion investment …

Aug 21, 2022 / Vessels

The Isle of Man Ship Registry Chosen to Flag New Zealand’s New Interislander Ferries

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has been selected as the flag state to oversee construction of two rail-enabled RoPax ferries that will connect New Zealand’s North and South Islands.State-owned transport operator KiwiRail has commissioned the …

Nov 19, 2020 / Curious

KiwiRail's newbuilding project of two rail-enabled ferries for New Zealand's Cook Strait is on track

With a NZD 400 Million contribution to the 2020 Budget, state-owned KiwiRail is now able to go out to international tender to build two new future-proof ships and modernising their fleet. In close cooperation with KiwiRail’s team, Danish naval …

Jun 12, 2020 / Curious