The Government of Egypt’s two Austal-built high speed vehicle ferries have officially commenced operations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, introducing a new standard of ferry service across the Red Sea. The important milestone was achieved on the…

Goltens Dubai and Norway-based Brødrene Aa AS, Hyen, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intention of marketing high-speed ferries and special purpose vessels built in carbon-fibre composite in the Middle East.

The keel of a ferry to be built for P&O Ferries was laid at STX Europe.