Finland’s Godby Shipping has ordered two Stream Ro-Ro 1700 vessels, to be constructed by CIMC Raffles in China, which will be alternative fuel-ready and equipped with shore power connections and batteries for short sea operations. The contract also includes options for another two ships. The vessels will have a length of 125 metres, a beam of 24 metres and a cargo capacity of approximately 6,200 metric tons. Developed in conjunction with Technolog Services in Hamburg, Germany, the Stream design provides 70-100% more cargo capacity than Godby Shipping’s current vessels, Mimer and Midas, with the same fuel consumption. The company also […]

Ferry company Wasaline has announced that the Aurora Botnia has completed sea trials following a major upgrade that has seen its battery capacity expanded to 12.6 MWh. As previously reported by ship.energy, the battery retrofit, which saw an extra 10.4 MWh of battery capacity, supplied by AYK Energy, added to the vessel, was completed last month. According to Wasaline, as a result, the LNG dual-fuel Aurora Botnia now features ‘the largest battery capacity ever installed on a Ro-Pax vessel worldwide.’ In a statement issued today (18 February), Wasaline said the upgraded system has been approved for operation in traffic by DNV. ‘This has been an interesting but also […]

Governments of least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS) are now invited to nominate candidates for the 2026 Sustainable Maritime Transport Training Programme (GHG-SMART), implemented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and funded by the Republic of Korea. The year‑long capacity‑building initiative is aimed at building a global network of maritime decarbonisation leaders. To date, the programme has trained over 80 maritime professionals from nearly 50 SIDS and LDCs. The programme includes a one-week practical training session in the Republic of Korea, including industry visits, post-training engagement: Opportunities for continued involvement through the GHG-SMART alumni network, and […]