Attica Group signed an agreement with Stena RoRo for the charter with purchase
option of 2 E-Flexer vessels, to be built by Stena RoRo at the CMI Jinling Weihai
Shipyard, China. The 2 new vessels with an overall length of 240m, are the largest
RoPax vessels ever ordered by a Greek shipping company. With passenger capacity
of 1,500 pax and 3,320 lane meters cargo decks (approximately 200 freight units) per
vessel for the transportation of private vehicles, trucks and trailers, the new vessels
will enhance significantly the overall transport capacity in the Adriatic routes.
The new vessels are Methanol ready and carry a Battery notation, with engines that
are designed to operate with 3 different fuel types in view of required flexibility for future
requirements. At the same time, they are designed and equipped with state-of-the-art
technology to optimize fuel consumption alongside a series of high efficiency technical
features that will contribute to the reduction of the Group’s GHG emissions per
transport work by 60% compared to existing vessels.
The agreement provides for the construction by Stena RoRo of two vessels, on behalf
of Attica Group, under a 10-year bareboat charter scheme, including a purchase option
as from the end of the 5th year of hire period.
Upon the delivery of the 2 new vessels which has been scheduled for April and August
2027 respectively, Attica Group plans to proceed with a fleet redeployment which will
allow Attica to further reduce its environmental footprint through the retirement of older
vessels and the decrease of the average age of its fleet.
The innovative design of the vessels is the result of the collaboration between the
Stena RoRo and Attica’s shipbuilding teams on the basis of the successful E-Flexer
model, resulting in a modern and environmentally efficient vessel with significant
reduction in GHG emissions.
Mr. Panos Dikaios, CEO of Attica Group stated: “For 3 decades, Attica Group
innovates through the design and construction of new vessels such as the Superfast
series that redefined the Adriatic routes connections in terms of quality and speed, the
sister vessels Blue Star Patmos and Blue Star Delos that upgraded massively the
travel experience in the Aegean routes and the latest addition of the 3 state-of-the-art,
Aero Highspeed which have already contributed substantially to the increase of visitors
to the islands of Saronic Gulf.
Our agreement with Stena RoRo for the charter of 2 new state-of-the-art vessels, sets
new standards for the entire Greek ferry industry, drastically reduces our
environmental footprint, redefines the travel experience and responds dynamically to
the challenges of tomorrow.
Per Westling, Managing Director of Stena RoRo AB commented: “These E-Flexer
vessels to Attica have been jointly designed and ordered as the most bespoke EFlexers so far. The design is extremely versatile and the ships will, with their inherent
flexibility of different fuels, battery hybrid operation and many other fuel saving
features, play an important role in the green transition of the Attica Superfast Adriatic
RoPax service”.
Vessels particulars:
Main dimensions
• Length overall: 239,70 m
• Breadth, moulded: 27,80 m
• Draught scantling: 6,40 m
Service Speed: 24 knots
Capacity
• Passengers: 1.500
• Cargo decks:3
• Total lane meters: 3.320
Passenger cabins
• Total cabins/beds: 256/850
Facilities: VIP Air Seats, 2 bars, 2 restaurants, casino, shops, infirmary etc
Green features
• Installation of battery pack for storage and use of electric energy in order to
reduce the operation of diesel generators.
• Installation of solar panels for the production of renewable electrical energy.
• Installation of OPS – electrical power supply from shore during the ships stay
in ports to avoid the use of diesel generators and the alleviation of harmful
emissions and noise.
• Lighting of the ships with new technology LED to reduce the required energy.
• Rudder bulb designed and constructed to fit the ship’s propellers for optimizing
hydrodynamic efficiency.
• Hull form design for optimum hydrodynamic efficiency.
• Intelligent clima control system for optimum energy consumption.
• Hybrid scrubbers for reducing SOx emissions.
• Silicon paints of underwater hull for reducing resistance and fuel consumption.
• New generation main engines, tri-fuel including methanol for reducing CO2
emissions.
Other features
• Design of bow and stern ramps (drive through concept) to avoid maneuvering
of heavy vehicles and allow faster loading/unloading from two decks
simultaneously.
