In partnership with Swiss engine designer WinGD, Alfa Laval has delivered two test systems for WinGD’s ammonia-fuelled engines, including a fuel valve train and a vent treatment system.

Stena Line has carried out a major renewal of two of its ships, Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica. The transformation, which took just 18 days per ship, offers new restaurant and bar options, modern and refreshed seating areas, and increased passenger capacity. In addition, the renovation of the ships is another step forward in Stena Line’s ambition to reduce its CO2 emissions by 2030 (based on 2019 emission levels).

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main propulsion machinery, as well as a range of other equipment and systems for two new 110-metre long amphibious transport vessels being built for the Chilean Navy.

The construction of Spirit of Tasmania’s two newest passenger and vehicle ferries has started at Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) in Rauma, Finland. Alma will deliver 764 modular cabins to be built in Almaco’s Mobile Cabin Factory.

Deltamarin has signed a contract with Oy Fennorail Ltd for conceptual design of the EUROCARRIER train ferry capable of carrying both train and truck cargo.

The technology group Wärtsilä, together with the shipping company Grimaldi Group, have unveiled a new system that uses exhaust gas scrubber washwater to tackle the amount of microplastics in the world’s oceans; a critical and growing global environmental challenge.

Navigator had an opportunity to interview the Chairman of Helsinki Shipyard Oy, Mr Victor Olerskiy, at the site of the shipyard in Helsinki late May. The interview is of particular interest as there has been so far very little information in the media about the new owners and of the transaction. This article is primarily based on the interview.