Schleswig Holstein / Deutschland

Time is of the essence on the busy Vogelflug Linie (Bee Line) between Puttgarden in Germany and Rødby in Denmark. Together with their Danish partners, German DFO/Scandlines wishes to replace 7 ships on this one-hour crossing. The ambitious goal is to reduce to 4 ships while increasing the transport capacity. New concepts for the ships and shore installations on either side are required.

Scandlines decides for double-ended ferries to reduce the transit time by 20 percent. This is achieved by eliminating the time-consuming double turning on one leg and by the introduction of an automatic mooring system. With an optimum routing ashore, a good layout on-board and an attractive offering of food and drinks, the Owner improves the passenger comfort and stimulates on-board spending. Being the quickest route between Copenhagen and Hamburg, every second hour the ferry provides a quick crossing of the Inter City train.

For best manoeuvrability, acceleration and fuel efficiency, the Schleswig-Holstein & Deutschland were designed as a double-ended, diesel electric drive-through ferry. Four azimuth thrusters, each equipped with two counter-rotating propellers propel the ship. Superior free sailing and manoeuvring characteristics were obtained, resulting in a 15-minute or 25% reduction in transit time. The yard's interior architects designed a dedicated accommodation layout aimed at an unobstructed flow, minimum waiting times and excellent facilities.

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