Tirsdag d. 12. december, fik Finnlines leveret RoPax færgen FINNCANOPUS fra det kinesiske værft China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai). Færgen er den anden i en serie på to styk, hvor den første med navnet FINNSIRIUS blev leveret i juli.
“Finnlines has made substantial investments in sustainable and eco-friendly technologies, positioning itself competitively. Our investment programmes align with the Grimaldi Group’s strategy aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and to reduce CO2 emissions. The new vessels support customers in their transition towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. Therefore, Finnlines continues its green transition and thus makes its best efforts to serve its customers in the most sustainable way. Finnlines’ EUR 500-million Green Newbuilding Investment Programme, which started in 2018, is now completed. This programme clearly demonstrates our unwavering commitment to the environment, to our customers, and to our other stakeholders.”
om Pippingsköld, President and CEO of Finnlines.
FINNCANOPUS forventes indsat på ruten Kapellskär – Långnäs – Naantali hvor den vil afløse RoPax færgen FINNSWAN til februar 2024. Her kommer den til at sejle sammen med søsteren FINNSIRIUS, som har sejlet på ruten siden september.
“Finnlines is the market leader on this route and our new Superstar vessels represent a completely new standard for ro-pax transport in the Baltic Sea, both for freight and passenger traffic. Finnsirius has been warmly welcomed by private passengers and professional drivers also appreciate upgraded services. When Finncanopus enters traffic, the current smaller ro-pax vessel will be transferred to our route between Sweden and Germany. This way we can improve our services on another important maritime connection.”
Antonio Raimo, Line Manager at Finnlines.
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