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Construction commences on SeaRoad’s newbuild vessel
German shipbuilding yard Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has completed the first cut of steel for SeaRoad’s newbuild vessel.A ceremony on 20 May officially commenced the construction of the new roll-on / roll-off (RoRo) freight vessel, a …
May 27, 2022 / Curious
FSG to build RoRo vessel with LNG propulsion for Australian company, SeaRoad
Presently, a distance of more than 16,000 kilometres, or almost half-way around the globe, seems insurmountable when it comes to signing a contract, unless the contracting parties agree to do so in synch via video link. That is precisely how the …
Sep 21, 2021 / Vessels
Successful new start for Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG): keel laying for newbuilding 782
In a traditional keel-laying ceremony at Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG), the first hull segment of the newbuilding number 782, weighing more than 50 tons, was lowered by crane onto the blocks. In accordance with maritime custom, a 1-euro …
Dec 30, 2020 / Curious
Order to build a RoRo ferry plus option for a second RoRo ferry for Flensburger Schiffbaugesellschaft
The Flensburger Schiffbaugesellschaft (FSG) receives its first order since the new start under the direction of Tennor Holding. IVP Ship Invest orders a RoRo ferry for completion in April 2022. At the same time, the customer also places an option for …
Nov 30, 2020 / Curious
Brittany Ferries Cancels Newbuild Order
French shipping company Brittany Ferries has terminated its contract with German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueled RoPax ferry, the shipyard announced Thursday.Stefan …
Jun 19, 2020 / Vessels
Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft suspends operations
As a result of the spread of Covid-19 in Europe, many countries have closed their borders and are recalling their citizens from abroad. This directly affects Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) and its subcontractors, suppliers as well as …
Mar 18, 2020 / Curious
FSG confirms the amicable cancellation of two shipbuilding orders with TT-LINE
Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG. (FSG), the German shipyard, confirmed on Thursday (Feb27) the cancellation of two shipbuilding contracts with the Australian shipping company, TT-Line.The cancellation of the orders 778 and 779 for …
Feb 28, 2020 / Curious
Flensburger-Schiffbau-Gesellschaft’s seventh Ro-Ro ship for SIEM successfully launched
On Monday, 08 April 2019, the Flensburger-Schiffbau-Gesellschaft’s seventh Ro-Ro ship for SIEM was successfully launched. This newest fleet member of the SIEM Group is named “LEEVSTEN”. This name comes from the Lower German dialect and means …
Apr 10, 2019 / Vessels