New Ferry Designs for Scotland and Quebec

New Ferry Designs for Scotland and Quebec

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and Société des traversiers du Québec have both ordered new passenger ferry designs from Deltamarin of Finland. Both companies name sustainable design and excellent energy efficiency as important criteria in the designs.

The order of the Scottish Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) comprises the concept design of two small RoPax ferries (95m and 35m). CMAL are intending to commence a fleet replacement program in the near future, and these ferries will be a part of it. Deltamarin will have two partners in the design project: Safety at Sea Ltd in simulations, manoeuvring and seakeeping, and SeaTec Ltd in port interface, risk management and environmental management.

The other contract was signed with the Canadian Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) for for a new ferry for the Matane - Baie-Comeau - Godbout route. The work includes concept design for tendering purposes as well as supervision of the works during the construction, trials and commissioning of the ship. The work is to be performed by the consortium of the Canadian company Navtech Inc. and Deltamarin.

Both concepts are to be developed in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. The fuel consumption and hence CO2 emissions are to be minimized and the latest technologies are to be implemented on all ship systems, so that the impact of the vessels on the environment will be minimized.