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Stena Line has ordered two hybrid E-Flexer ferries for the Gothenburg–Frederikshavn route, with entry into service scheduled for 2030. China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard in China will build the pair, each about 200 metres long with capacity for up to 1,500 passengers and 2,750 lane metres of freight.
Orskov Yard in Frederikshavn hosted a primary school class from Frydenstrandskolen for a visit that included a first-time look inside one of the yard’s floating docks. Christina Ørskov said the aim was to give the pupils realistic insight into jobs in the maritime industry and make the path into shipyard work feel less daunting.
Orskov Yard has welcomed the Canadian fishing vessel Sivulliq from Baffin Fisheries for a 25-year class renewal, major engine overhaul, propeller refurbishment and other maintenance work. The vessel crossed more than 3,000 nautical miles to reach Frederikshavn for the refit.
Orskov Yard in Frederikshavn has replaced the crane arm on a large offshore vessel during a recent drydocking. The new crane section was dispatched from Poland, moved by road across Europe and then shipped across the Baltic Sea and Kattegat to the yard. The source does not name the vessel or its owner.
Coral Medusa, owned by Dutch gas shipping company Anthony Veder, has completed a planned docking at Orskov Yard in Frederikshavn. The vessel also underwent maintenance, repairs and a gassing-up operation before returning to service.
Fugro Quest has left Orskov Yard in Frederikshavn after a planned maintenance stay that lasted for the past couple of weeks. The advanced geotechnical vessel is now due to resume operations supporting offshore wind farm development.