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The Scandinavian ferry construction work at Western Baltic Shipyard will go on until December 2011. The ferry intended for sailing within the Norwegian Bokna fjords between Arsvågen and Mortavika of Rogaland County is called as a very environment –friendly, as LNG (liquefied gas) engine is based on "green" concept that is strongly emphasized not only in Norway but also throughout the European Union. The ferry will also act as a standby ship on a route between Sandvikvåg and Halhjem of Hordaland County. More information about Fjord1 on the web site www.fjord1.no More information about Fiskerstrand BLRT AS on the web site www.fblrt.com More information about Western Shipyard on the web site www.wsy.lt Western Shipyard company group consists of 23 companies with different specialization. The Estonian Concern BLRT GROUP is the holder of the controlling 95,78 percent interest of Western Shipyard shares. About 1850 people are on the Company‘s group payroll. Klaipeda State Seaport Authority, press release |
24 November 2010, Western Shipyard subsidiary Western Baltija Shipbuilding celebrated the onset of the world's largest gas-powered ferry construction. Western Shipyard and Fiskerstrand Verft AS joint venture Fiskerstrand BLRT AS signed the contract with the Norwegian company Fjord1 for the construction of a gas-powered ferry at the end of June this year. This is one of the largest shipbuilding projects in Lithuania, with the total value of - 163.6 million LTL.
Western Shipyard and Fiskerstrand Verft AS hold 50 percent each of Fiskerstrand BLRT AS shares, a company established in 2007. Fiskerstrand BLRT AS is engaged in shipbuilding and the development of the renewable energy projects.
"We are very pleased that we managed to win a major contract for the construction of a new ferry when shipbuilding industry is not experiencing the best times. This proves that we are able to compete with other European shipyards," - said CEO Fiskerstrand BLRT AS Rolf Fiskerstrand.