Finneco III, the 3rd and also last of the 3 ro-ro vessels in the Eco course was supplied at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) in China on 6 June 2022. The vessel will certainly go into Finnlines’ Biscay line, where it will certainly sign up with the sibling vessels, Finneco I and also II.

MS Finneco III becomes part of Finnlines’ EUR 500 million Newbuilding Programme, which includes 3 crossbreed ro-ro vessels and also 2 hybrid ro-pax vessels. Photo: Finnlines Plc

The Chinese shipyard China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) supplied the 3rd and also last of 3 crossbreed ro-ro vessels toFinnlines The initial vessel, Finneco I, was supplied on 28 April 2022 and also the 2nd, Finneco II, on 30 May 2022.

The ships are 238 metres long, each with a freight capability of 5,800 lane metres. Consequently, the vessels can lug 400 trailers per trip. Compared with the biggest vessels in today’s Finnlines fleet, the freight lugging capability of the crossbreed newbuilds will certainly raise by virtually 40%.

The 3 vessels stand for an additional action in the direction of lasting delivery as they are energy-efficient. Energy conserving is the most effective method to lower the discharges.

The vessels have the highest possible Finnish/Swedish ice course.

Finnlines’ EUR 500 million Newbuilding Programme additionally consists of 2 eco-sustainable Superstar ro-pax vessels set up to be supplied in 2023.

“This is a significant milestone in our EUR 500 million Newbuilding Programme, and we are delighted to welcome the Finneco trio to the Finnlines fleet”, claims Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman of the Board, Finnlines.

“Through our ambitious investment, we can bring to our customers, not only the economies of scale and increased frequency, but a green and well scheduled infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the Bay of Biscay. Finneco trio will give added value to Finnlines and its customers when they start to operate on their routes”, Grimaldi proceeds.

Ship details, Finneco I– III

Type of vessel: Ro- ro
Ice course: 1 A Super
Length, general: 238.0 m
Breadth, moulded:34.0 m
Gross tonnage: 60,515
Deadweight: 17,377
Lane metres: 5,800
Design rate: 20.7 knots
Engine outcome: 2 x 12,780 kW
Flag: Finland

Emission decrease innovation

Air lubrication
Battery pack
Exhaust gas reduction
Solar panels
Waste warmth healing
Ballast water therapy system

Reference: Finnlines