Foreship, part of RINA, has developed a new ferry concept tailored to the operational and economic requirements of the Greek domestic market.
The concept focuses on efficiency, simplicity and cost control. A key element of the design is the vessel’s operating profile.
While speed has traditionally been a defining factor in the Greek ferry sector, the design is optimised for more moderate speeds. According to Foreship, the new ferry design significantly improves fuel efficiency and overall operating economics.
Greece operates one of Europe’s largest ferry networks, connecting more than 200 inhabited islands and transporting around 50 million passengers annually.
“This new vessel concept has been developed in response to the specific challenges of the Greek market, with a focus on optimising both capital and operating expenditure,” said Ari Huttunen, marine design and engineering projects principal consultant at Foreship.
The naval architecture and marine engineering company of RINA, Foreship, said the vessel has been designed to comply with the latest regulatory requirements, including enhanced stability standards that are reshaping ferry design across Europe and affecting factors such as vessel dimensions and passenger capacity.
In accordance with Foreship, these regulatory changes have been incorporated from the earliest stages of the design process, ensuring the concept remains fully aligned with the evolving framework.
