September 16, 2020 – Stena Line’s ro-pax ferry Stena Estrid has been chosen as the winner of the Shippax Ferry Concept Award for 2020.

Deltamarin congratulates Stena on the acknowledgement and is proud to have been involved in the project and also to have our design and work honoured in this way. The Shippax Awards were launched as a means of stimulating innovative solutions and honouring the trendsetters in the industry.

The judges of the Shippax Award 2020 presented Stena Estrid as follows; “Stena Estrid represents the first in a series of nine ultra-flexible ro-pax ferries that can uniquely be employed on a wide variety of both short- and long-distance routes inside and outside of the Stena Line network. — A combination of a good balance between vehicle and passenger intake and the adaptability of the passenger decks for overnight or day routes make the design attractive for almost any kind of route. As befits a Stena ferry, the E-Flexer is futureproofed for lengthening, LNG propulsion, and scrubber installation.”

Deltamarin worked on the project not only as a designer but also as a provider of comprehensive project management services to support CMI Jinling Weihai Shipyard (former AVIC Weihai Shipyard) in the vessel construction. Deltamarin’s engineering package included approval design, support in procurement handling and detail design. At an earlier stage, Deltamarin developed the concept of the ship in close collaboration with the owner. It is designed for Stena Line’s North European routes and complies with the latest rules and regulations for safety and the environment. In the design, special attention has been paid to the vessels’ fuel efficiency and to maximising the cargo space, and it represents a future-proof design in practice.

Read more about the award on Shippax’s website and about the project on our website.

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About Deltamarin
Deltamarin Group provides ship design, offshore engineering, and construction support for the marine and offshore industries worldwide. The services include the full range of consulting, design, and engineering as well as procurement, support for construction and installation. The Group employs around 400 experts in its own and associated companies located in Europe and Asia. Deltamarin is part of China Merchants Group. www.deltamarin.com

About Stena Line
Stena Line is one of Europe’s leading ferry companies with 35 vessels and 22 routes in Northern Europe. Stena Line is an important part of the European logistics network and develops new intermodal freight solutions by combining transport by rail, road and sea. Stena Line also plays an important role for tourism in Europe with its extensive passenger operations. The company is family-owned, was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gothenburg. Stena Line is part of the Stena Sphere, which has about 20 500 employees and an annual turnover of over 50 billion SEK. stena.com

About Shippax Awards
The Shippax Awards, founded in 2003, honor excellence in the ferry, cruise, and ro-ro shipping industries. Recognizing achievements in design, technology, service and sustainability, these awards highlight the best in maritime innovation and set new industry standards. An expert panel evaluates global entries annually, celebrating advancements that drive the sector forward. www.shippax.com