97 Notable orders up to 2027 Operator Vessel Yard Pax Del. estimate CMAL Isle of Islay Cemre Shipyard, Yalova 450 2024 TT-Line Company Spirit of Tasmania IV Rauma Marine Constructions 1,200 2024 Polferries 1 ro-pax Cantiere Navale Visentini 1,000 2024 GNV 4 ro-pax Guangzhou Shipyard International 1,500 2024/2025/2026 TT-Line Company Spirit of Tasmania V Rauma Marine Constructions 1,200 2025 Brittany Ferries Guillaume de Normandie CMI Jinling Weihai 1,400 2025 Brittany Ferries Saint-Malo CMI Jinling Weihai 1,400 2025 CMAL Loch Indaal Cemre Shipyard, Yalova 450 2025 CMAL Claymore Cemre Shipyard, Yalova 450 2025 CMAL Lochmor Cemre Shipyard, Yalova 450 2025 Buquebús China Zorilla Incat Tasmania, Hobart. 1,200 2025 Torghatten Nord 2 ro-pax Cemre Shipyard, Yalova 599 2025 Corsica Linea 1 ro-pax CMI Jinling Weihai 1,000 2026 La Méridionale 2 ro-pax CMI Jinling Weihai 1,000 2027 Norled 3 ro-pax Havyard shipyard 250 2027 energy optimisation in the cabins, systems to recover and store energy in the form of hot water, and hull optimisation for various speeds will contribute to the reduction of both carbon dioxide and underwater noise emissions. “With the support of its new shareholder, CMA CGM, La Méridionale is building a new chapter in its history,” says Jean-Emmanuel Sauvée, president of La Méridionale. “This order demonstrates our unwavering commitment to serving Corsica as part of our public service delegation, our desire to offer a modern and unique experience to our customers, and our commitment to limit our environmental footprint. With their cutting-edge features, these two vessels will undoubtedly set new benchmarks in the industry.” CMI Jingling Weihai has also been working on Finnlines’ second Superstarclass vessel, the hybrid ro-pax ferry Finncanopus. The ferry entered service on the route linking Finland and Sweden between Naantali, Långnäs and Kapellskär in February 2024. With capacity for 1,100 passengers and 5,190 metres of freight, Finncanopus and sister ship Finnsirius are the largest ro-pax vessels in the Finnlines fleet and form part of the company’s €500 million ($545 million) Green Newbuilding Programme. “Finnlines has made substantial investments in sustainable and ecofriendly technologies, positioning itself competitively,” says Tom Pippingsköld, president and CEO of Finnlines. “Our investment programmes align with the Grimaldi Group’s strategy aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The new vessels support customers in their transition towards sustainability and environmental responsibility.” Elsewhere in China, Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI) has delivered Moby Legacy, the second of two next-generation ro-pax ferries for Moby Lines. Like its sister ship Moby Fantasy, the newbuild is now in service between the ports of Livorno and Olbia in Italy, and can carry up to 13,000 cars and accommodate a maximum of 2,500 passengers. OSK Design was responsible for the concept development, naval architecture and interior design of both 237-metrelong ships, which are equipped with exhaust gas cleaning systems and powered by four 9L46F Wärtsilä engines for a service speed of over 23.5 knots. They are also LNG ready. GSI shipyard has also launched the first of Italian operator GNV’s new ropax vessels. The 218-metre-long GNV Polaris will be delivered in late 2024 and will be followed by three sisters. Each vessel will be around 47,000gt and offer capacity for 1,500 passengers, 299 cabins and 3,100 lane metres for freight. Chinese yards have secured new orders for ferries in 2024 too. Stena
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