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Keel laid for new Dover – Calais Ferry. New Holyhead Ship Undertaking Sea Trials

October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 by Steven Tarbox

The first keel block of E-Flexer number 5, DFDS' CÔTE D'OPALE is laid at Weihai Shipyard in China, 15.10.19. DFDS

DFDS have announced the first keel block of their new Dover Strait ferry has been laid in China. Meanwhile, Stena’s first E-Flexer is getting close to delivery.

Could Irish Ferries new Dublin – Holyhead ferry be built in China Instead of Germany?

September 13, 2019August 26, 2019 by Steven Tarbox

Rendering of Irish Ferries currently unnamed second FSG new-build ferry. When ordered she was expected to enter service on the Dublin - Holyhead route in mid-2020. Irish Ferries

There has been a report that Irish Ferries are in talks with Chinese yards to potentially build their next new ferry in place of Germany’s FSG.

Sale of Stena E-Flexer Shipyard Completed

August 1, 2019 by Steven Tarbox

Stena Line's second E-Flexer STENA EDDA seen during fitting out with Brittany Ferries first E-Flexer GALICIA and Stena Line's third STENA EMBLA under construction in the building docks behind. Stena Line / AVIC Ship.

Chinese state-owned AVIC International Holdings completed the sale of its stake in AVIC Weihai last week

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