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FSG, Oceanex to Develop Climate-neutral ConRo vessel
![The MOU signing in Stephenville/Newfoundland in the presence of the German Federal Minister Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Dr. Robert Habeck (standing left) and Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson (standing right): FSG managing sirector Philipp Maracke (l.) and Oceanex executive chairman Capt. Sid Hynes (r.). (Photo: FSG)](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w200h200c/mou-signing-in-stephenvillenewfoundland-134673.jpg)
German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) and Canadian shipping company Oceanex are teaming up to design a climate-neutral and highly efficient ConRo (container RoRo) vessel.As part of a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU), the partners aim to jointly to investigate the utilization of and technologies associated with alternative fuels such as ammonia, methanol, synthetic…
Oceanex Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
![From left to right: Matthew Hynes (Executive Vice President), Captain Sid Hynes (Executive Chairman) and Steve Bilas (Vice President, Marketing & Sales) (photo courtesy of Oceanex)](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w200h200c/from-left-to-right-matthew-42204.jpg)
Oceanex Inc. was named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Gold Standard Members in 2014. This national award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums, and recognizes Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million for sustained growth, financial performance, management practices and efforts of the entire organization. “I would like to congratulate Oceanex Inc. and its entire workforce.
Great Ships of 2013: Oceanex Connaigra
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Oceanex Connaigra is Oceanex Inc.’s 210-m custom-designed container/roll on roll off (Con/Ro) ice class 1A ship that was built at the Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. (FSG) shipyard in Flensburg, Germany. Following four years of study and research, the design stage was completed. First steel was cut in October 2012, and the keel was laid on February 11, 2013. Oceanex Connaigra is the largest Canadian flag Con-Ro ship with its carrying capacity of 19…
Oceanex Launches Massive Canadian Con/Ro Vessel
![The Oceanex Connaigra, launch from the Shipbuilding Hall at Flensburger Shipyard.](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w200h200c/the-oceanex-connaigra-launch-from-15295.jpg)
A con/ro ship, said to be Canada’s largest, was launched in Flensburg, Germany on Friday, May 31. Representatives from Oceanex Inc., were in attendance for the naming ceremony and launch of its newly constructed, custom-designed 210 meter con/ro vessel. Following the launch, the vessel was hauled to the fitting out quay, where the final details including the bridge and accommodations block will be installed and the vessel readied for delivery in October. Mrs.
Oceanex Is Building Innovation
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Seated at his desk with a view of St. John’s harbour, Oceanex Executive Chairman Captain Sid Hynes is highlighting the innovation in the Oceanex Connaigra, Oceanex Inc.,’s 210-m custom-designed container/roll on roll off (Con/Ro) ice class 1A ship that is presently coming to life in the Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. (FSG) shipyard in Flensburg, Germany. Following four years of study and research, the design stage was completed.