
Japan’s shipowner Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Line has joined forces with compatriot company MTI Co. and Finnish maritime consulting and engineering firm Elomatic Oy for the development of a concept design for “ammonia ready” liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled vessel (ARLFV).

The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä will supply a cargo handling system for a new LNG bunkering vessel of the Italian shipping group Fratelli Cosulich.

The current CEO of Finnish energy company Gasum will leave her position and the recruitment process for the replacement will begin immediately.

Finnish ferry operator Finnlines has marked two major milestones with its two roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferries with the launch of the second hybrid vessel and keel-laying for the third vessel.

A new onshore power connection for passenger ships next to the Olympia Terminal at the South Harbour in Helsinki is now operational.

Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions has delivered the new LNG-fueled ferry Aurora Botnia to shipping company Wasaline.

Finnish ship designer Deltamarin has signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling shipyard (Weihai) for the complete design of Stena Line’s three roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferries.

Energy company Gasum has won the framework agreement in a competitive tendering process with the Finnish government for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Finnish shipbuilding company Rauma Marine Constructions launches MyStar, an eco-friendly LNG-powered shuttle ferry owned by Estonian shipping company Tallink Grupp.

German dry bulk owner and operator Oldendorff Carriers has taken a minority stake in Finland-based navigation technology start-up Groke Technologies.

Finland-based technology company Wärtsilä has announced that it will supply engines and fuel gas supply systems for two roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferries being built for Australian ferry operator TT-Line Company.

China has given the green light to Finnish engineering majors Konecranes and Cargotec to proceed with their merger plans.