Presentation of most new ferry, cruise and ro-ro prototypes delivered 1 January, 2022 - 30 June, 2023 Theme: FINNSIRIUS 43 YEARS 1980 - 2023 SHIPPAX DESIGNS23SHIPPAXDESIGNS23 · 1 www.shippax.com PHOTO : SØREN LUND HVIID 2 · SHIPPAXDESIGNS23 PUBLISHED BY: Shippax PO Box 7067 SE-300 07 HALMSTAD Sweden Tel: +46-35 218370 info@shippax.se www.shippax.com Published annually since 1981. SHIPPAX also produces SHIPPAXGUIDE ( annually), SHIPPAXMARKET (annually), SHIPPAXINFO (monthly) and SHIPPAX DATABASE (online). PRICE: SEK 995 – EUR 85 – USD 95 Airmail postage will be added. Fixed price in SEK. Rates of exchange may vary. SUBSCRIPTION: subscription@shippax.se If you have ordered this copy of SHIPPAX DESIGNS23 directly from the publisher, a copy of next edition of SHIPPAX DESIGNS will be automatically sent to you on the assumption that you will not want to miss out on the important industry information and our expert analyses. Should you decide not to continue with the sub- scription, please let us know in advance so that we may remove you from our list of subscribers. PUBLISHER: Elizabeth Mandersson elizabeth@shippax.se EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Victor Mandersson victor@shippax.se ADVERTISING: advertising@shippax.se PRINTED AND BOUND BY: By Wind, Ödeshög, Sweden FRONTCOVER PHOTO: Jukka Huotari • Contributing authors do not necessarily reflec the opinions of the editors. • Information believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. • No reprint or further distribution without written permission by Shippax. © Shippax AB, Halmstad, Sweden SHIPPAX DESIGNS is owned by Shippax AB, reg.no. 556937-9414 ISSN: 1403-3437 SHIPPAXGUIDE The register. With theme articles. SHIPPAXMARKET Market reports & outlook. Traffic statistics. SHIPPAX DESIGNS New prototypes. With theme articles. SHIPPAX DESIGNS 2 · SHIPPAXDESIGNS23 www.shippax.comSHIPPAXDESIGNS23 · 3 Upfront PHOTO : SØREN LUND HVIID www.shippax.com We are proud to present this latest issue of SHIPPAXDESIGNS, which features Finnlines FINNSIRIUS as the theme ship. FINNSIRIUS is the first of two hybrid Superstar Class ro-pax ferries delivered to the Grimaldi Group subsidiary Finnlines. They are built with all the latest technologies to lower their environmental footprint and offer huge freight capacities in combination with a luxury hotel standard for a cruise-like experience. As always in SHIPPAXDESIGNS, we present new and converted ferries, cruise ships, and ro-ro ships. In this issue, vessels delivered between 1 January, 2022, and 30 June, 2023, are presented, and we have done our utmost to gather as much information as possible. On behalf of the entire Shippax team, all authors and photographers, and everyone who contributed to this edition, we would like to wish you an enjoyable read. Above all, we would also like to thank our advertisers and, in particular, our sponsor Finnlines. Victor Mandersson Editor-in-chiefMoby Fantasy. So big, so new, so Moby. 237 metres long and 33 metres wide, on the Livorno-Olbia-Livorno line. 3,000 passengers, 1,300 cars, 441 cabins and large finely furnished suites, SportBar with seating for 720, children’s play area, video games and videowall, pizzeria and an ice cream, pancake and dessert area. Restaurant with à la carte menu, Grill with open kitchen and excellent selection of wines, Bistrot MascalzoneLatino with a panoramic view and wide range of dishes, outsidebar, 2 large rooms with spacious reclining chairs, solarium, heliport. The hull design and high-efficiency hydrodynamic propulsion ensure fuelsavings and the consequent reduction in pollution: Moby Fantasy has a load capacityoftwo ships, thus reducing the harmful emissions by 50% with equal load transported. With an index of approximately 17.9 gCO2/tonne-mile, it emits up to 25% less CO2 per tonne transported per mile. What are you waiting for to enjoy a great trip? WELCOME THE LARGEST AND NEWEST FERRY IN THE MEDITERRANEANwww.moby.it Livorno-Olbia-Livorno Line Here comes the Moby Fantasy. The largest and newest ferry in the Mediterranean. M E MOBY RRY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN 6 · SHIPPAXDESIGNS23 www.shippax.com Upfront 3 Onboard Report 10 A tour of FINNSIRIUS Huge and hybrid 50 A technical presentation General arrangement 66 Record-breaking freight intake with new possibilities for the passenger product 70 Interview with Tom Pippingsköld The FINNSIRIUS naval architects, industrial and interior designers 80 Interviews with the designers Finnlines shipboard design 96 SHIP PRESENTATIONS FERRIES 108 CRUISE 172 RO-RO 192 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX 216 10 70 CONTENTS 96SHIPPAXDESIGNS23 · 7 www.shippax.com 80 50 172108 192Next >