Aluminox is awarded the contract for two (2) RoPax ferries to be built by Guangzhou Shipyard Int., for DFDS

We are more than glad to announce that ALUMINOX SA is the awarded Galley equipment maker for the RoPax Ferries of DFDS ( 18121009/ 18121010/ 18121011/ 18121012) in Guangzhou Shipyard Int.
ALUMINOX SA will be responsible to deliver the equipment for the main galley, the self service areas, the bars and cafeterias.
Working closely with the owner and the shipyard ALUMINOX SA proposed also the layout arrangement in order to ensure a fully functional scope of supply.

The ships will be another welcome addition to DFDS newbuilding programme. With their 250 passenger cabins and large, comfortable public areas, the ships will offer a new state-of-the-art travel experience for our tourist and driver passengers crossing the Baltic Sea,” says Peder Gellert, EVP and Head of the Shipping Division.

The large cargo capacity will enable us to support the customers’ future growth in the Baltic region

The ships will be equipped with scrubbers and built to the newest, environmental standards offering the lowest possible fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

DFDS’ new ro-pax vessels in a glance:

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  • Length, overall: 230.00 m

  • Length, between perpendiculars: 224.50 m

  • Breadth, moulded: 31.00 m

  • Breadth, including fenders: 31.60 m

  • Draught, summer loadline: 7.00 m

  • Passengers: 600

  • Crew: 62

  • Lanemeter: 4500 for trailers and cars

  • Service Speed: 23 kn

  • Passenger cabins: 250 pcs

  • Passenger berths: 690

  • Crew Cabins: 62 pcs

  • GT: 54,900

  • Stern ramps and internal ramps

  • Scrubber

  • EEDI compliant

  • Ice 1c

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