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LNG ferry Willem de Vlamingh now hybrid

LNG ferry Willem de Vlamingh now hybrid

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 23, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship conversion/refit, Ship propulsion

Ferry ms Willem de Vlamingh has received an upgrade over the past three months. The ship has become LNG hybrid, as a large battery pack (900 kWh) has been installed, among other things. The ship sails between Harlingen and the Wadden Islands Terschelling and Vlieland....
Stena Line presents concept RoRo with wing sails

Stena Line presents concept RoRo with wing sails

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 4, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, WASP

Stena Line wants to reduce its CO2 emissions by thirty per cent by 2030, both by improving the existing fleet’s efficiency and by developing new vessels. The company’s latest concept is Stena Futuro, a 240-metre-long RoRo vessel with wing sails intended...
Cargo ship hits river cruise ship De Zonnebloem in Germany

Cargo ship hits river cruise ship De Zonnebloem in Germany

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 1, 2025 | Inland navigation, Maritime accidents, News, Passenger ships, Shipping

Early on Saturday morning, 29 March, the river cruise ship of the Dutch National Association De Zonnebloem was involved in a collision in Germany. The vessel was hit by a cargo ship, the captain of which had been drinking alcohol, according to German police. The...
Norden-Frisia names first German electric catamaran

Norden-Frisia names first German electric catamaran

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 26, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

Reederei Norden-Frisia has held a naming ceremony for its latest vessel, the Frisia E-I. In a boost for sustainable public transport, the vessel, a Damen Fast Ferry 3209 Electric, is the first fully electric catamaran to operate in Germany. Amongst the guests...
Damen delivers Germany’s first all-electric ferry

Damen delivers Germany’s first all-electric ferry

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 31, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Shipbuilding

On the 15th of January, Damen Shipyards handed over Germany’s first, all-electric catamaran (E-Kat) ferry to its operator, AG Reederei Norden-Frisia. Capable of taking up to 150 passengers, the vessel will operate between Norddeich and Norderney on the East Frisian...
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