Rauma Marine Constructions Innovative Solutions for Complex Projects

Rauma Marine Constructions is a Finnish shipbuilder with a rich history dating back to 1964. They have a strong presence in the European market, with a focus on designing and building complex vessels.

One of their notable projects is the delivery of the world's first hybrid ferry, the MS Embla, which was built in 2010. This innovative vessel combines diesel and electric propulsion systems to reduce emissions and operating costs.

Rauma Marine Constructions has a strong commitment to innovation, with a dedicated R&D department working on new technologies and solutions for complex projects. Their expertise in designing and building complex vessels has earned them a reputation as a leading player in the industry.

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Rauma Marine Constructions has been busy with ferry projects, signing contracts with various shipping companies. In 2018, they delivered the Hammershus, a 158-metre roll-on/roll-off ferry for the Bornholm route.

The company also built the Aurora Botnia, a 120 million euro LNG-powered ferry for the Vaasa-Umeå route. This ship was launched on 11 September 2021 and delivered in Vaasa on 25 August 2021.

Rauma Marine Constructions has also worked on larger ferries, including the MyStar, a 250 million euro LNG-powered ferry for the Helsinki-Tallinn route. This 212-metre vessel was launched on 12 August 2021 and delivered on 7 December 2022.

The company has also signed contracts for two ferries with Spirit of Tasmania, a shipping company operating in Tasmania. The construction of the first ferry, Spirit of Tasmania IV, began in February 2022, and the vessel was launched on 27 October 2023, with delivery on 12 September 2024.

Here are some key details about the ferries built by Rauma Marine Constructions:

Rauma Marine Constructions has received a major infusion of capital from Finnish Industry Investment Ltd, Finda, and a fund managed by Taaleritehdas, increasing its share capital to nearly EUR 25 million.

This investment will allow RMC to carry out major shipbuilding projects and strengthen its position in the Finnish shipbuilding industry. The Finnish maritime industry is on the rise, and RMC's Arctic expertise is of the highest standard in the world.

Rauma Marine Constructions specializes in the construction and maintenance of multi-purpose icebreakers, car ferries, and naval vessels. The company has a strong reputation as a supplier of car ferries, ice-breakers, and naval vessels.

The new TT-Line ferries will be built at Rauma shipyard and will replace the SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I and II, both built in Finland in 1998. The first vessel will be delivered to TT-Line in late 2023 and the second one in late 2024.

Rauma Marine Constructions is a Finnish-owned shipyard with leading-edge expertise and technology. The company's expertise in the Arctic marine industry is highly valued, and it is well-positioned to contribute to the Finnish Arctic expertise.

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Rauma Marine Constructions Oy has partnered with Aalto University for joint research and development efforts. This collaboration aims to improve the environmental and safety aspects of seafaring.

One key focus of this partnership is reducing the carbon footprint of seafaring. By developing new technologies, they hope to make a positive impact on the environment.

The partnership also aims to make use of new fuels, which could be a game-changer for the maritime industry.

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Case RMC was a significant project for Jetlogistics, where they partnered with Finnish shipbuilding company Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) in spring 2023.

The project involved transporting diverse shipbuilding materials from Gdynia, Poland to various destinations, including Tallinn, Helsinki, Hanko, and Stralsund.

This project presented challenges due to the size, weight, and volume of the cargo, which included large ship blocks and smaller, yet crucial, ship components.

The project was executed with four different vessels and took 2.5 months, including planning and execution phases.

The longest trip took roughly 2-2.5 days, but the longest loading took four days, with a staggering 6000 parcels in one load.

Jetlogistics played a consultative role in this project, helping the customer find a sensible and cost-efficient solution for transporting the cargo.

The actual transportation phase went swiftly after the loading was done, but the loading process was a complex and time-consuming task.

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Rauma Marine Constructions Oy and Aalto University have concluded an agreement on joint research and development efforts.

This collaboration aims to develop technologies that can improve the environmental and safety aspects of seafaring.

Their goal is to reduce the carbon footprint of seafaring, making use of new fuels.

Maritime safety is also a key area of focus for this collaboration.

By working together, they can further develop technologies to improve safety at sea.

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