Bon voyage

Inside Marine takes a look at a number of the industry’s most impressive new builds and refits

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Aero 1 Highspeed

Owner: Attica Group Builder: Brødrene Aa Vessel Type: fast catamaran Length: 36m

Info: Greek coastal shipping company Attica Group has announced the delivery of the Aero 1 Highspeed catamaran, constructed at Norway’s Brødrene Aa shipyard. The Aero 1 Highspeed is the first of the three Aero Catamarans ordered in January 2021, totalling €21 million, that will replace ships sailing in the Saronic islands. The vessel has a maximum speed of 32.2 knots and a carrying capacity of 150 passengers. The new aerodynamic vessels are built from extremely light carbon fibre, contributing to the reduction of fuel consumption and air emissions, and thus to the mitigation of Attica Group’s carbon footprint. In an effort to further improve its energy efficiency, Attica equipped the vessel with solar panels which will generate the energy required for all lighting and energy consumption of the accommodation area.

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Finneco III

Owner: Finnlines Builder: China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) Vessel Type: ro-ro vessel Length: 238m

Info: Finneco III is the third and last of three Eco class ro-ro vessels ordered by Finnlines. The vessel will enter Finnlines’ Biscay line, where it will join the sister vessels, Finneco I and II. The ships each have a cargo capacity of 5,800 lane metres and can carry 400 trailers per voyage – a 40% cargo carrying capacity increase on the previous largest vessels in Finnlines’ fleet. “Through our ambitious investment we can bring to our customers, not only the economies of scale and increased frequency, but a green and well scheduled infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the Bay of Biscay,” said Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman of the Board, Finnlines.

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Dragsvik

Owner: Norled Builder: Sembcorp Marine Vessel Type: Ro-Pax ferry Length: 82m

Info: Norwegian ferry operator Norled has taken delivery of the second of three identical batteryoperated Ro-Pax ferries from Singapore shipbuilder Sembcorp Marine. The zero-emission vessel was designed by Sembcorp Marine’s LMG Marin subsidiary and features lithium-ion batteries that will be charged using green hydroelectric power. Operating at a service speed of ten knots, the ferry can operate on a combined battery-diesel hybrid backup mode if needed. Features of the multi-deck and double-ended ferry include quick-connection shore charging plugs, auto-mooring and auto-cross capabilities, and efficient hull, propulsion and heat recovery systems. It has a capacity for carrying 300 persons and 80 cars, or a combination of up to ten cars and ten trailer trucks.

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Disney Wish

Owner: Disney Cruise Line Builder: Meyer Werft Vessel Type: Cruise liner Length: 341m

Info: Disney Wish is the fifth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, and according to its owner, is filled with one-of-a-kind entertainment and innovation from bow to stern. These include family dining adventures themed to Frozen and Marvel, an immersive tour of the Star Wars galaxy, interactive virtual quests, original stage productions, signature fireworks at sea, imaginative clubs for kids of all ages, and an expanded collection of experiences exclusively for adults. “We’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with awesome new entertainment and experiences and combining them with Disney Cruise Line fan-favourite offerings,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.

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Stena Pro Marine

Owner: Proman Stena Bulk Builder: Guangzhou Shipyard International Vessel Type: Chemical/oil products tanker Length: 186m Info: Stena Pro Marine has been delivered to Proman Stena Bulk, a joint venture between methanol producer Proman and Stena Bulk. It follows the recent delivery of sister ship, Stena Pro Patria. Both 49,990 DWT IMOIIMeMAX dual-fuel mid-range tankers are expected to consume 12,500 tonnes of methanol per annum, which virtually eliminates local pollutants, cuts NOx emissions by 60% and reduces CO2 emissions by up to 15% on a tank to wake basis versus conventional marine fuels. Anita Gajadhar, MD of Proman Shipping, Marketing and Logistics, said: “Stena Pro Marine demonstrates to shipowners and policymakers that the industry can take proactive and immediate steps on the decarbonisation pathway.”

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Energia Azalea

Owner: MOL Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Vessel Type: Coal carrier Length: 235m

Info: As a vessel built especially to serve Chugoku Electric Power, the Energia Azalea will transport coal from overseas to its power stations, along with the Energia Centaurus already in service, to contribute to a sustainable and stable supply of electricity. The Energia Azalea is the third in the EeneX series of next-generation coal carriers based on the Japanese shipbuilding industry's accumulated know-how and technology in development and construction of coal carriers, along with MOL’s expertise in operating these vessels. Adoption of a double-hull structure eliminates the need to fill cargo holds with ballast water, reducing the risk of marine pollution and minimising cargo contamination with salt and rust.