French order for fast ferry builder

Emeraude Lines in France has awarded the Fjellstrand shipyard in Norway a contract for a single example of its well-known JumboCat design.

The 60m fast ferry is the first newbuilding contract awarded to the Fjellstrand yard since the Kvaerner group sold it. Its only other work, won before the yard was sold, is a 30m FlyingCat, which is due to be delivered shortly.