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Resin applications specialist Bolidt reports strong growth in the global ferry market as its state-of-the-art decking solutions are selected for an increasing variety of passenger ship projects.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Press Release \u2013 With ferry operators worldwide striving to keep up with consumer demands and environmental regulations, Bolidt\u2019s standing in the market is reaching new heights. The Netherlands-based company is currently engaged in projects on a wide range of vessel types for owners around the globe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the United States, NYC DOT Staten Island Ferries has commissioned Bolidt to install Bolideck\u00ae 525 on three of its new vessels following a successful small-scale trial.\u00a0 The hardwearing, easy-to-clean system has been applied to 4,000 square metres of passenger areas and indoor decks on each of the first two double-ended ferries. Installation work will soon begin on the second ship, with the final vessel due for delivery by Eastern Shipbuilding Group in 2021.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For Bolidt, the project hints at a return to normal service in the US after the global health crisis caused temporary yard and dry dock closures. \u201cThis is one of the biggest ferry projects we have worked on in recent years, for one of the most historic and well-known brands in the sector, a true New York icon\u201d says Jacco van Overbeek, Director Maritime, Bolidt. \u201cIt is also a promising sign of things to come for our operations in the US as the industry recovers from the pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Closer to home, Amsterdam\u2019s GVB IJ Ferries has collaborated with Bolidt in recent years with orders for a total of 14 of its vessels, for the domestic market.\u00a0 This includes a new series order for five fully electric ferries being built at Holland Shipyard Group for routes connecting Amsterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Noord; Bolidt is set to install its Bolideck Select Hard and Boligrip\u00ae solutions on each ship.\u00a0 Together, the two systems will provide a durable, non-slip surface suitable for the busy foot and bicycle traffic that these small ferries experience on a daily basis.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Work is also under way at Tersan Shipyard, Turkey, on a series order for the much larger Havila Voyages\u2019 coastal ferries. Operating in the Norwegian fjords \u2013 an emissions control area \u2013 all four vessels will run on liquefied natural gas-electric hybrid and feature the environmentally friendly Bolideck Future Teak on all outdoor decks, with an underlayer of the recently launched, ultra-lightweight Boliscreed\u00ae 400 ULW to further support sustainability objectives.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Meanwhile, Bolidt has cemented its strong relationship with Tallink after the two parties agreed a contract for the supply of flooring solutions for an LNG-powered fast ferry to operate on the Tallinn\u2013Helsinki route. Built for speed and efficiency, the vessel will also feature Bolideck Future Teak.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alongside its ongoing and forthcoming engagements in the US and Europe, Bolidt is involved in several projects in China \u2013 evidence, says Van Overbeek, of the company\u2019s ever-growing international reputation. \u201cHere at Bolidt we continue to be commissioned to supply and refit ferries of all kinds, from small domestic passenger boats to larger sea-going vessels. Whether they\u2019re looking to improve sustainability or simply provide a better experience for passengers, owners and designers as nearby as Amsterdam and as far away as China rely on our 50 years of experience in providing innovative solutions in ship decking.\u201d<\/p>\n gCaptain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Resin applications specialist Bolidt reports strong growth in the global ferry market as its state-of-the-art decking solutions are selected for an increasing variety of passenger ship projects. Press Release \u2013 With ferry operators worldwide striving to keep up with consumer demands and environmental regulations, Bolidt\u2019s standing in the market is reaching new heights. 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