Finnlines orders environmentally friendly RoPax duo

Written by Nick Blenkey
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Vessels will have 5,100 lane meters capacity for rolling freight

Helsinki, Finland, headquartered Grimaldi Group member Finnlines has ordered two environmentally friendly Superstar 5,100 lane-meter RoPax vessels from the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), previously known as AVIC Weihai.

Expected to be delivered by 2023, they will be larger than the existing Star class vessels and will be Finnlines’ flagships both in terms of size and technology.

With a length of about 230 meters, their loading capacity will be for 5,100 lane meters for rolling freight and around 1,100 passengers.

The vessels will have the highest Finnish / Swedish ice class and, according to Finnlines will be “built with the top technical and environmental views in mind, while being pioneers in honoring green values.” At the moment, Finnlines isn’t saying much about what technology all this greenness will involves,

Designed to combine the best of both cargo and passenger vessels, the Superstar RoPax vessels will have many types of seating and public areas, plenty of outdoor areas, while the “heart of the vessel will be the shopping area to enhance the onboard travel experience.”

The Superstar vessel is also designed with a focus on fast and efficient cargo handling to guarantee a short turnaround time.

Vessels are slated for 2023 delivery (Image: Finnlines)
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