Foreship Designs Efficient Ferry for Greek Operators

Foreship, RINA's naval architecture and marine engineering company, has developed a new ferry concept tailored to the specific operational and economic needs of the Greek domestic market.

Greece's ferry network is one of the most extensive in Europe, connecting over 200 inhabited islands and transporting approximately 50 million passengers annually. At the same time, operators work in a very limited environment, marked by strong seasonality, regulated prices, and increasing pressure on operating costs, in addition to the need to renew an outdated fleet.

Ari Huttunen, Principal Consultant for Naval Design and Engineering Projects at Foreship, stated that "this new vessel concept has been developed in response to the specific challenges of the Greek market, focusing on optimizing both investment and operating expenses. The design integrates all essential functionalities for safe and reliable operation, avoiding unnecessary complexities, resulting in a robust and economically sustainable vessel."

A central element of the concept is the operational profile. While speed has traditionally been a determining factor in the Greek ferry sector, the new design is optimized for more moderate speeds, allowing for a significant improvement in fuel efficiency and overall operational profitability.

The vessel has also been conceived in accordance with the latest regulatory developments, including updated stability requirements that are transforming ferry design across Europe and influencing aspects such as dimensions and passenger capacity. These changes have been taken into account from the early stages of design, ensuring that the concept remains in line with the constantly evolving regulatory framework.