Greece’s ferry network connects more than 200 inhabited islands and supports the mobility of millions of passengers each year, within a context shaped by seasonality, regulated pricing, and increasing pressure on operating costs. Our team at Foreship Ltd. has developed a new ferry concept tailored to these specific conditions. The design integrates all essential functionalities for safe and reliable operations, while avoiding unnecessary complexity. A central element of the concept is the operating profile. While speed has traditionally been a defining factor in the Greek ferry sector, the new design is optimised for more moderate speeds, enabling a significant improvement in fuel efficiency and overall operating economics. By aligning design choices with the realities of the Greek domestic market, this concept offers a practical reference point for future fleet renewal across Europe. #GrowWithRINA
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Excellent work! At a time when the entire maritime industry is navigating the balance between strict environmental regulations and cost efficiency, this new concept from Foreship is a breath of fresh air. Optimizing the operating profile for moderate speeds is a textbook example of 'less is more' — delivering a pragmatic approach to driving decarbonization forward without compromising safety or reliability. Aligning engineering design with the actual market realities and OPEX pressures is exactly how we future-proof fleet renewal. Kudos to the Foreship and RINA teams on this timely and highly practical reference point for the European ferry sector!