Hybrid units for Finnlines rolling
The newbuilding programme of Finnlines, the Baltic Sea operator, continues. The liner's second hybrid ro-ro vessel was launched recently, and the keel laying ceremony for the third vessel has just taken place. The three ro-ro vessels are being built at the Chinese Jinling shipyard located in Nanjing.
The first hybrid ro-ro, "Finneco I", is scheduled to sail for sea trials in September to test the speed, manoeuvring, machinery, electrical installations and other critical equipment.
"Finneco I" will start to operate in Finnlines’ service by the end of 2021, the two sister vessels in 2022. All three vessels will sail under the Finnish flag.
Compared with the largest vessels in today’s fleet, the cargo carrying capacity of the hybrid newbuilds will increase by nearly 40% while enhancing energy saving and the reduction of emissions. (cd)