Cruise & Ferry Review - Autumn/Winter 2021

5 CONTENTS 88 Michael Grey considers the options available to ferry operators as they contemplate how to make their vessels greener Building and Refurbishment 90 Justin Merrigan reports on the global ferry order book, sharing why global interest in Stena RoRo’s adaptable ro-pax ferry concept shows no sign of abating 94 High-tech expedition craft and mega ships dominate the cruise order book, signalling a confident return to business 98 CFR highlights some of the work shipyards have carried out in the first six months of 2021 as demand for ship refits starts to return 101 Johan Kaasjager talks about how Den Breejen Shipyard is looking to rebound after the challenges of the pandemic Ferry Business 69 Mike Corrigan of trade association Interferry looks ahead to better days in response to commercial pressures in the global ferry industry 72 CFR ’s Ferry Business expert Simon Johnson speaks with Brittany Ferries and Interislander about the state of the ferry industry 78 Susan Schrempf explains how Owen Sound Transportation Company’s ferry services in Ontario have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic 80 Marcos Marí Washbourne discusses how Trasmapi is improving the customer experience in the competitive Balearic Islands 84 Inmarsat’s Les Shortall illustrates how the company’s solutions are enabling a revolution in digitalisation 76 92 118 102 Brett Crowther discusses Incat Crowther’s new Digital Shipbuilding tool and how it facilitated the delivery of a record-breaking ferry fleet in New York 104 Mark Henderson tells CFR about Magicman’s renowned repair and restoration services 106 MJM Marine on how it has weathered the challenges created by Covid-19 and is emerging stronger than ever Marine Operations 107 CFR explores some of the products and services that are helping operators to protect their ships, passengers and crew 116 Passenger ferry operators are installing CBG Systems’ innovative RAC Plus lightweight fire insulation panels to reduce the risk of fires 118 Linden Coppell explains why MSC Cruises is focusing on multiple options in its mission to improve the environmental life cycle of its ships 122 TotalEnergies provides a range of lubricant solutions and services to help the cruise industry move to LNG- powered ships 123 A comprehensive project led by TecnoVeritas has ensured that Mystic Cruises’ Vasco de Gama could continue to meet emissions standards 124 The Bahamas Maritime Authority is helping organisations to understand the impact of the pandemic on crew members 125 The move to net-zero carbon emissions will require innovation and an understanding of the risks involved, predicts Andreas Ullrich of Bureau Veritas