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Stena RoRo takes delivery of E-Flexer RoPax vessel number ten for long charter to Canadian Crown Corporation Marine Atlantic

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The vessel, named Ala'suinu, will be on a long charter agreement with the Canadian state-owned Marine Atlantic and operate a ferry line in eastern Canada between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.

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  • The vessel, named Ala'suinu, will be on a long charter agreement with the Canadian state-owned Marine Atlantic and operate a ferry line in eastern Canada between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
  • "We are very excited to welcome the Ala'suinu to our service," says Gary O'Brien, Chair, Board of Directors, Marine Atlantic.
  • "I would like to thank our partner, Stena RoRo, for their dedication and commitment to ensuring the delivery of the Ala'suinu," says Murray Hupman, President and CEO, Marine Atlantic.
  • Specification of Stena E-Flexer orders:
    Stena Line: Stena Line network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2019
    Stena Line: Stena Line network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2020
    Stena Line: Stena Line network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2021

Stena RoRo takes delivery of E-Flexer RoPax vessel number ten for long charter to Canadian Crown Corporation Marine Atlantic

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The vessel, named Ala'suinu, will be on a long charter agreement with the Canadian state-owned Marine Atlantic and operate a ferry line in eastern Canada between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.

Key Points: 
  • The vessel, named Ala'suinu, will be on a long charter agreement with the Canadian state-owned Marine Atlantic and operate a ferry line in eastern Canada between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
  • "We are very excited to welcome the Ala'suinu to our service," says Gary O'Brien, Chair, Board of Directors, Marine Atlantic.
  • "I would like to thank our partner, Stena RoRo, for their dedication and commitment to ensuring the delivery of the Ala'suinu," says Murray Hupman, President and CEO, Marine Atlantic.
  • Specification of Stena E-Flexer orders:
    Stena Line: Stena Line network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2019
    Stena Line: Stena Line network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2020
    Stena Line: Stena Line network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2021

Stena RoRo places order for yet another E-Flexer RoPax vessel

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Monday, January 8, 2024

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stena RoRo has placed an order for yet another RoPax-class E-Flexer vessel from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai).

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stena RoRo has placed an order for yet another RoPax-class E-Flexer vessel from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai).
  • This is Stena RoRo's thirteenth vessel in the E-Flexer series and the first to be delivered to the Mediterranean region.
  • Stena RoRo currently has 13 confirmed orders for E-Flexer vessels, as well as two so-called "New Max" RoRo vessels, at the CMI Jinling shipyard in Weihai, China.
  • Stena Line: Stena Line network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2021

Stena RoRo places order for yet another E-Flexer RoPax vessel

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 8, 2024

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stena RoRo has placed an order for yet another RoPax-class E-Flexer vessel from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai).

Key Points: 
  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stena RoRo has placed an order for yet another RoPax-class E-Flexer vessel from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai).
  • This is Stena RoRo's thirteenth vessel in the E-Flexer series and the first to be delivered to the Mediterranean region.
  • Stena RoRo currently has 13 confirmed orders for E-Flexer vessels, as well as two so-called "New Max" RoRo vessels, at the CMI Jinling shipyard in Weihai, China.
  • Stena Line: Stena Line network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2021

VINSSEN Co., Ltd. Successfully Supplies Hydrogen Fuel Cell for Industry Project in Singapore

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Monday, December 11, 2023

VINSSEN Co., Ltd. (CEO Chil-Han Lee), a company specializing in the production of electric and hydrogen hybrid propulsion systems, has successfully tested and delivered a hydrogen fuel cell system for a trial project involving several key industry partners.

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  • VINSSEN Co., Ltd. (CEO Chil-Han Lee), a company specializing in the production of electric and hydrogen hybrid propulsion systems, has successfully tested and delivered a hydrogen fuel cell system for a trial project involving several key industry partners.
  • VINSSEN signed a contract with Shell in 2022 to supply the hydrogen fuel cell for the project.
  • The main components of the hydrogen fuel cell system delivered by VINSSEN comprise Fuel Cell Module (FCM), Integrated Converter Module (ICM), Lithium-Ion Battery (LIB), and Transformer (TR) for vessel auxiliary power generation.
  • VINSSEN plans to deploy manpower directly to the Singapore shipyard to install, integrate, and inspect the hydrogen fuel cell system.

Seaspan Corporation enters new market segment with strategic order of new dual-fuel LNG Pure Car and Truck Carrier vessels

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), the world-leading owner and operator of containerships, continues quality growth through the 10,800 CEU dual-fuel LNG, with ammonia and methanol ready, Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) newbuild program in partnership with a market-leading car carrier, Hyundai Glovis (Glovis).

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), the world-leading owner and operator of containerships, continues quality growth through the 10,800 CEU dual-fuel LNG, with ammonia and methanol ready, Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) newbuild program in partnership with a market-leading car carrier, Hyundai Glovis (Glovis).
  • As one of the world largest car carriers and part of the Hyundai Motor Group, Glovis can leverage Seaspan's proven competencies of consistent operational excellence, innovative customer partnership, and solid financial strength.
  • The vessels will be under long-term time charter upon delivery and, as the largest PCTCs under development to date, will bring unparalleled quality, scale, and flexibility to Glovis.
  • "This deal signifies our customers' trust and value of Seaspan's commitment and capability executing alternative fuel initiatives," emphasized Bing Chen, President and CEO of Seaspan.

Seaspan Corporation enters new market segment with strategic order of new dual-fuel LNG Pure Car and Truck Carrier vessels

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), the world-leading owner and operator of containerships, continues quality growth through the 10,800 CEU dual-fuel LNG, with ammonia and methanol ready, Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) newbuild program in partnership with a market-leading car carrier, Hyundai Glovis (Glovis).

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), the world-leading owner and operator of containerships, continues quality growth through the 10,800 CEU dual-fuel LNG, with ammonia and methanol ready, Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) newbuild program in partnership with a market-leading car carrier, Hyundai Glovis (Glovis).
  • As one of the world largest car carriers and part of the Hyundai Motor Group, Glovis can leverage Seaspan's proven competencies of consistent operational excellence, innovative customer partnership, and solid financial strength.
  • The vessels will be under long-term time charter upon delivery and, as the largest PCTCs under development to date, will bring unparalleled quality, scale, and flexibility to Glovis.
  • "This deal signifies our customers' trust and value of Seaspan's commitment and capability executing alternative fuel initiatives," emphasized Bing Chen, President and CEO of Seaspan.

ABS, Crowley Advance Augmented Reality Technology for Maritime

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley and ABS, a leading provider in maritime classification and advisory services, have entered an agreement to jointly explore how to advance the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies for vessels and other marine environments.

Key Points: 
  • Crowley and ABS partner to explore how to advance and use augmented and virtually reality technologies for vessels and other marine environments.
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley and ABS, a leading provider in maritime classification and advisory services, have entered an agreement to jointly explore how to advance the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies for vessels and other marine environments.
  • The ABS partnership agreement builds on Crowley's new service network using augmented reality on select vessels.
  • "Augmented reality technology is a field technology, so in collaborating with forward-looking companies like Crowley, we can explore what's possible for future survey operations as well as for safety in use.

Notice of Certification, Authorization and of Conclusion of a Proposed $7M Settlement in Class actions Concerning Transport of Imported Vehicles by Roll-on and Roll-off Vessels

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

These allegations have not been proven in Court, and the four companies have not admitted to any wrongdoing.

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Leclanché SA: Leclanché Selected to Supply Battery Systems for a Second Pair of CMAL Hybrid Ferries Serving Scotland’s Outer Hebrides Islands

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Elkon had previously selected Leclanché to provide its advanced battery systems for two CMAL ferries, the MV Loch Indaal and MV Isle of Islay, being built to serve Scotland's Inner Hebrides islands of Islay and Jura.

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  • Elkon had previously selected Leclanché to provide its advanced battery systems for two CMAL ferries, the MV Loch Indaal and MV Isle of Islay, being built to serve Scotland's Inner Hebrides islands of Islay and Jura.
  • Battery systems for the two first projects are scheduled for delivery in 2024 and 2025 and systems for the second set of vessels later in 2025.
  • Each vessel will measure 94.8 metres in length with a capacity for 450 passengers and 100 cars (or 14 commercial vehicles).
  • Leclanché’s battery system, which will include its latest cell technology, will allow the ferries to sail into each port quietly and carbon-free.