Ships Monthly July 2018 is out now. You can find in-depth news stories about the following: New transatlantic service by ACL, Jumbo Shipping’s new crane vessel, and end of the road cruise ferry Island Escape. Cal Mac plans for a…
In a ceremony held at Damen Shipyards Singapore on 19 April 2018, His Excellency, Dr Augusto da Silva Tomás, Minister of Transport for the Republic of Angola officially launched the new Damen Fast RoPax Ferry 4812 ordered by the Ministerio…
On 30 April 2018 Viking Line announced that it has installed a rotor sail on the LNG-fuelled Viking Grace, making it the first passenger ship in the world equipped with a rotor sail for the utilisation of wind power. Lloyd’s Register…
On 19 April 2018 tourist ship owner and operator The Fjords took delivery of a vessel that sets new standards for environmentally responsible passenger transport. Future of The Fjords, a 42m long carbon fibre 400 PAX all-electric catamaran, will begin…
The latest issue of Ships Monthly is out now. The June 2018 issue includes the following. The Waterfront news pages cover: Delivery of the new giant cruise ship Symphony of the Seas Maid of the Loch’s anniversary The sad demolition of…
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution Derek Mackay officially opened the new Brodick Ferry Terminal on Thursday 12 April 2018 following a £30 million infrastructure upgrade project, which has transformed the harbour area. The Minister was joined on the Isle…
The small ferry Eigg, the last ‘Island’ class ferry in the CalMac fleet, is retiring from west coast service. The eight strong ‘Island’ class were introduced from 1972, with the Eigg launched in 1975. At 75ft long and 21ft wide…
The next step in Stena Line’s ongoing sustainability strategy is to test new environmentally friendly energy options for the propulsion of its vessels. Stena Line recently signed a contract with Callenberg Technology Group for batteries with a total capacity of…
Ships Monthly May 2018 News includes a look at the vessel of the year, Maersk Master; where to see tall ships in 2018; and jack-up vessel Seafox 5 ready for services. It’ been a good year for Seatruck, the fast…
One of ferry operator CalMac’s longest serving vessels is retiring from west coast service. Raasay served the Sconser to Raasay route for 21 years from her launch in 1976 until increased timber traffic from the island made her obsolete…