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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Order for Two Large Ferries from Shin Nihonkai Ferry
To be Constructed at Main Plant of MHI's Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery WorksThe vessels will be constructed at the Tategami Main Plant of MHI's Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works6% improvement in energy efficiency; fuel efficiency and …
Sep 30, 2019 / Vessels
Baleària Caribbean links Fort Lauderdale and Bimini with a high-speed ferry
Wednesday, the 7th of August, Baleària Caribbean launched a new fast-transport service linking Fort Lauderdale (Florida) with the island of Bimini in the Bahamas. The fast ferry connecting these two ports has a 650-person capacity and a maximum speed …
Aug 8, 2019 / Vessels
High Speed Transfers places order for fourth Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2710
HST’s second FCS 2710 has just been deliveredHigh-Speed Transfers (HST), the recent new entry into the crew transfer sector, has placed its fourth order for a Damen next-generation Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710, to be named HST Euan. The company’s …
Jun 12, 2019 / Vessels
Advantages of new Wärtsilä Waterjets recognised with immediate order for high-speed ferry
The Wärtsilä WXJ series of modular waterjets, recently introduced by the technology group Wärtsilä, has quickly been selected for its first installation. A new 100 metres long, wave-piercing catamaran ferry being built for the Government of Trinidad …
Apr 24, 2019 / Curious
High-Speed Transfers’ second Damen FCS 2710 to debut with Shell
Supporting active drilling operations sets new level of CTV engagementUK-based crew transfer specialist High-Speed Transfers (HST) has announced that its second vessel of Damen’s new FCS 2710 class will be contracted by Shell to support its …
Apr 8, 2019 / Vessels
Danube High-Speed Low-Wash Ferry Offers New Level of Efficiency and Reliability
Incat Crowther announced earlier today the launch of Twin City Liner, a 39m low wash, high-speed catamaran ferry for operation by Twin City Liner on the Danube River between Vienna and Bratislava. The vessel was built by Wight Shipyard, with local …
Feb 14, 2019 / Vessels