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In a weekly review in a telegraphic summary, the portal "PromySKAT" informs about the most important events of the past days; about the issues that the ferry industry lives or soon will live. This week, among others, about modern, fast and emission-free catamarans, who in the near future will swim for Destination Gotland.

Tragic accident on a ferry in Gdynia. Body found

An expert DNA test confirmed the identity of the man whose body was recovered two weeks ago near Sea Towers. The identification allowed to conclude that they belonged to an employee who was employed on board the Stena Line ferry. An accident involving him occurred in September.

Let us remind you, a man visited a colleague on board another unit and was not able to get off the boarder of the Stena Spirit ferry, which was on its way to Karlskrona. It was then that he decided to jump into the water and return to the port on his own. No success. The rescue operations then carried out failed.

New connection Grimalidi Lines

On October 19, a popular Italian carrier launches a new ferry connection. From that date, the ships belonging to Grimaldi Lines ro-pax will begin to operate on the Naples-Palermo route. The service will be carried out three times a week and was designated for its service ferry Cruise Ausonia. This is a 200-metre unit built in 2002, which can accommodate more than 1,600 passengers, and to date has served, among others, to carry out courseon the Livorno-Palermo line.

New ferry Turkey for the European carrier is getting closer

The launch ceremony for Siremar was held at the Sepine Shipyard. The Sicilian operator will operate the ro-pax plant in Turkey, which will swim under the name Nerea after the construction work is completed. The dual-fuel engine unit, which will mainly be fueled with LNG, is expected to be ready for next year's summer season.

110-metre ferry, which accommodates 800 passengers and will have a cargo belt of 420 m in length, is intended to operate the connection between Milazzo Port, Sicily and the Liparian Islands. Nerea is part of a larger modernisation project of the fleet used by the carrier. Two or three new ferries are expected to join his fleet in the near future.

The new life of the ferry that sailed for Unity Line

A veteran of ferry crossings in the Baltic Sea enjoys a new life in Greece. Built in 1977. ferry, which in the past sailed for Unity Line (as Copernicus sailed for 11 years on the Świnoujście-Ystad route) underwent modernization. Although originally planned to be cut into razor blades, Greek shipowner Levante Ferries underwent a significant redevelopment. Now, under a new name and in new robes, it is ready to start operating a new connection in the network of the operator. Smyrna di Levante will run on the Thessaloniki-Izmir route.

Innovative project for Destination Gotland

Gotlandsbolaget, a company behind the brand Destination Gotland, presented the concept of an innovative ferry, which could appear in the Baltic in the near future. This is Gotland Hydrocat, the vision of the world's first such a large and fast catamaran "zero emission" – it would be powered by hydrogen.

Gotland Hydrocat is already the second concept of a ferry from the Horizon Series line, which presents visualizations and information about ferrythe next generation. The design of Gotland Hydrocat was attended by a tycoon in the construction of catamarans – Austal. They're not just vague visions. As the shipowner from Gotland announces, the order of such a modern ship can take place in 2025 and the delivery can take place in 2030.

The truck driver appeals against astronomical punishment

A recent appeal hearing was held in France for a Romanian truck driver who was detained by French customs officers three years ago. Large quantities of counterfeit goods were found in his vehicle, bearing logos of luxury goods manufacturers (including Rolex watches and Dior jewelry). The cargo was supposed to go to Britain.

The court of first instance had no mercy for the man and at the beginning of this year sentenced him to six months of probation and fined him over €3.7 million (nearly PLN 18 million), and ordered him to pay compensation to luxury brands.

The 43-year-old appealed against the sentence, explaining that he had nothing to do with the practice, and on a daily basis he is just a mere driver. The court of the second instance has maintained a suspended sentence of imprisonment. However, he freed Romanian from a gigantic fine. However, drivers still have to pay compensation to producers – but this time 9.9 thousand euros instead of 114 thousand euros.

Source: PromySKAT