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WHITE SPOT, TRIPLE O’S AND BC FERRIES FUNDRAISING DAY CONTRIBUTES INCREDIBLE $212,574 FOR B.C. WILDFIRE RELIEF EFFORTS

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Freitag, Juli 30, 2021
Restaurants, White Spot, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Provinces and territories of Canada, Ferry, BC Ferries

Vancouver, BC, July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, the fundraising efforts of iconic B.C.-based restaurant chain White Spot , its Premium QSR brand Triple Os and BC Ferries raised $212,574 for the Canadian Red Cross B.C.

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  • Vancouver, BC, July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, the fundraising efforts of iconic B.C.-based restaurant chain White Spot , its Premium QSR brand Triple Os and BC Ferries raised $212,574 for the Canadian Red Cross B.C.
  • Communities across the province showed their overwhelming support at the 96 White Spot and Triple O's locations and onboard the 11 BC Ferries offering White Spot.
  • From individuals buying their favourite burger, to corporate offices hosting White Spot burger lunches for their entire team, guests came in droves and the show of support from B.C.
  • White Spot and Triple Os guests, franchisees and employees have a long-standing generous tradition of giving, says Warren Erhart, President, White Spot Restaurants.

US tech firm launches commercial robotaxi service in Europe

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Donnerstag, Juli 29, 2021
Self-driving cars, Articles, Automation, Robotics, Robotaxi, Technology, Transport, Ferry

US tech firm launches commercial robotaxi service in Europe.

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  • US tech firm launches commercial robotaxi service in Europe.
  • The robotaxi service is the first of its kind on many fronts.
  • The ferry service dubbed "Vaar met Ferry" is subsidized by the Dutch provincial government and will be cost-free for residents until October 2021.
  • Launching this electric robotaxi service, which is powered by our Greycraft technology, on a European river has been an exciting undertaking for our operating field teams.

White Spot and Triple O's Announce British Columbia-Wide Fundraiser Day on July 29 to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts

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Donnerstag, Juli 22, 2021
White Spot, Restaurants, White Spot, Ferry, Fast food

Wildfires are having a devastating impact on our province including many of the communities in which we call home, said Warren Erhart, President, White Spot Restaurants.

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  • Wildfires are having a devastating impact on our province including many of the communities in which we call home, said Warren Erhart, President, White Spot Restaurants.
  • We hope these much-needed funds will provide some relief to those who need it most during this extremely challenging time.
  • "A special thank you to White Spot, Triple Os, BC Ferries and all of their guests and passengers for their incredible support this July 29th.
  • ABOUT WHITE SPOT HOSPITALITY | Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, White Spot is Canadas longest-running restaurant chain.

Stena RoRo orders its tenth E-Flexer RoPax ferry

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Mittwoch, Juli 21, 2021
Ships, Stena Sphere, Roro, Roll-on/roll-off, Ferry, MS Stena Edda, E-Flexer-class ferry, Stena Line, High-speed craft

As a result, Stena has ordered its tenth E-Flexer vessel from the CMI Jinling (Weihai) shipyard.

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  • As a result, Stena has ordered its tenth E-Flexer vessel from the CMI Jinling (Weihai) shipyard.
  • "Marine Atlantic is a former customer of ours," says Per Westling, managing director for Stena RoRo.
  • To date, Stena RoRo has ordered ten large RoPax vessels of the E-Flexer type, five of which have now been delivered.
  • Stena RoRo is a leading innovator in the roll on/roll off cargo and passenger ferry market globally," comments Murray Hupman President and CEO, Marine Atlantic.

Stena RoRo orders its tenth E-Flexer RoPax ferry

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Mittwoch, Juli 21, 2021
Ships, Stena Sphere, Roro, Roll-on/roll-off, Ferry, MS Stena Edda, E-Flexer-class ferry, Stena Line, High-speed craft

As a result, Stena has ordered its tenth E-Flexer vessel from the CMI Jinling (Weihai) shipyard.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, Stena has ordered its tenth E-Flexer vessel from the CMI Jinling (Weihai) shipyard.
  • "Marine Atlantic is a former customer of ours," says Per Westling, managing director for Stena RoRo.
  • To date, Stena RoRo has ordered ten large RoPax vessels of the E-Flexer type, five of which have now been delivered.
  • Stena RoRo is a leading innovator in the roll on/roll off cargo and passenger ferry market globally," comments Murray Hupman President and CEO, Marine Atlantic.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Opens Commercial Repair Facility In Port St. Joe Florida

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Montag, Juli 12, 2021
Eastern Shipbuilding, ESG, Ferry, Ollis

The new facility is dedicated to final outfitting and testing of commercial new construction vessels as well as topside repairs.

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  • The new facility is dedicated to final outfitting and testing of commercial new construction vessels as well as topside repairs.
  • "We are proud to commission our third facility with the strong support from the local community and our dedicated workforce," said Joey D'Isernia, President of Eastern Shipbuilding Group.
  • Hundreds gathered from across the Florida panhandle to celebrate the economic development event and see the new Ollis-class Staten Island Ferries constructed by ESG.
  • ESG is well underway on a $45 million facility optimization project at the Nelson Street Facility that is fully permitted and funded.

Electric Boats & Ships: Five Key Battery Suppliers, Identifies IDTechEx

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Mittwoch, Juli 7, 2021
Freight transport, Water transport, Electric boat, Marine propulsion, Corvus Energy, Ferry, Maritime transport, Transport

BOSTON, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The IDTechEx report " Electric Leisure & Sea-going Boats and Ships 2021-2040 " reveals the battery demand expected from maritime transport over the next two decades, from leisure boats to ocean-crossing ships.

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  • BOSTON, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The IDTechEx report " Electric Leisure & Sea-going Boats and Ships 2021-2040 " reveals the battery demand expected from maritime transport over the next two decades, from leisure boats to ocean-crossing ships.
  • Corvus Energy was founded out of Richmond, Canada, in 2009, and is the current market leader for maritime battery systems.
  • The e-ferry 'Ellen' was the first project which drove Leclanch into the sector: a pure electric ferry with a 4.3MWh battery and 4MW charging capability.
  • For more information, see the IDTechEx report " Electric Leisure & Sea-going Boats and Ships 2021-2040 ".

Electric Boats & Ships: Five Key Battery Suppliers, Identifies IDTechEx

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Mittwoch, Juli 7, 2021
Freight transport, Water transport, Electric boat, Marine propulsion, Corvus Energy, Ferry, Maritime transport, Transport

BOSTON, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The IDTechEx report " Electric Leisure & Sea-going Boats and Ships 2021-2040 " reveals the battery demand expected from maritime transport over the next two decades, from leisure boats to ocean-crossing ships.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The IDTechEx report " Electric Leisure & Sea-going Boats and Ships 2021-2040 " reveals the battery demand expected from maritime transport over the next two decades, from leisure boats to ocean-crossing ships.
  • Corvus Energy was founded out of Richmond, Canada, in 2009, and is the current market leader for maritime battery systems.
  • The e-ferry 'Ellen' was the first project which drove Leclanch into the sector: a pure electric ferry with a 4.3MWh battery and 4MW charging capability.
  • For more information, see the IDTechEx report " Electric Leisure & Sea-going Boats and Ships 2021-2040 ".

Regulator Seeks Public Comments on BC Ferries’ Proposal to Electrify Vessels

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Donnerstag, Juni 10, 2021
BC Ferries, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Ferry, Ships, Provinces and territories of Canada, BC Ferry Authority, Fast ferry scandal

VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The British Columbia Ferry Commission (BCFC) the independent regulator that oversees BC Ferries is inviting public comments on BC Ferries proposal to upgrade its Island class vessels to battery-electric power.

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  • VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The British Columbia Ferry Commission (BCFC) the independent regulator that oversees BC Ferries is inviting public comments on BC Ferries proposal to upgrade its Island class vessels to battery-electric power.
  • According to BC Ferries proposal, the Island Class Electrification Program would create 660 jobs, reduce operating costs, and provide quieter, cleaner service, with an annual reduction in BC Ferries total GHG emissions of six percent.
  • Under the Coastal Ferry Act, BC Ferries must gain approval from the BC Ferry Commission before incurring any major capital expenditure.
  • The BC Ferry Commission is independent of both the provincial government (which sets ferry service levels) and BC Ferries (which provides coastal ferry service under the Coastal Ferry Services Contract ).

Stena RoRo's E-Flexer Côte d'Opale delivered to DFDS

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Montag, Mai 17, 2021
Ships, Water transport, Shipping companies, Stena Sphere, Ferry, E-Flexer-class ferry, MS Stena Edda, Stena Line

b'STOCKHOLM, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Six weeks ahead of schedule, the Ro-Pax vessel Cte d\'Opale -Stena\'s fifth E-Flexer vessel from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai) - was delivered today.

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  • b'STOCKHOLM, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Six weeks ahead of schedule, the Ro-Pax vessel Cte d\'Opale -Stena\'s fifth E-Flexer vessel from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai) - was delivered today.
  • A ceremony with representatives from Stena RoRo, DFDS and the shipyard was held on site and the ship is now embarking on its maiden voyage to Europe where it will enter service during the summer.
  • "\nTo date, Stena RoRo has ordered nine large RoPax vessels of the E-Flexer type, five of which have now been delivered.
  • "\nThe Stena E-Flexer vessels combine cargo and passenger capabilities, and are substantially larger than today\'s standard ferries.