Der var d. 5. februar ceremoni på Austal’s værft i Filippinerne, i anledning af den første aluminiumsplade til svenske Destination Gotlands hurtigfærge på skåret. Færgen har arbejdsnavnet HORIZON X.
“Today’s plate cutting for Horizon X is a proud moment for the Austal team in the Philippines and across the Austal Group. It represents the first major step in bringing this exciting new vessel to life for Gotlandsbolaget.”
Paddy Gregg, Chief Executive Officer, Austal.
Bygningen af skroget er planlagt til at påbegynde i første halvår 2026, og selve færgen skal leveres midt i 2028.
“Commencing production of Horizon X is a significant milestone for Gotlandsbolaget. We are pleased to see construction underway and to celebrate this moment alongside Austal and the skilled shipbuilders here in Balamban. This vessel represents a key investment in our future capability, combining speed, capacity and sustainability, and we look forward to working closely with Austal throughout the build.”
Björn Nilsson, Chief Executive Officer, Gotlandsbolaget.
Kilde: Austal
