Reviews & Ratings for the Ark-Futura

The 'Ark Futura', currently moored in Klaipėda since October 30, 2020, is set to transition out of the Ark Cooperation by December. As part of this significant change, the vessel will be rebranded as 'Futura Seaways'. As of December 11, the ferry remains docked in port, marking a new chapter in its operational journey.

The humanitarian ship 'Ark Futura' is gearing up for a significant role in the United Nations' initiative to combat Ebola in West Africa. Departing from Port Sudan, the vessel is loaded with 262 essential vehicles destined for the frontline countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea. These vehicles will play a crucial part in the extensive relief operations aimed at addressing the ongoing Ebola crisis. The first stop on the 'Ark Futura's' mission will be Guinea, with an anticipated arrival date of January 18.

In a significant step towards global chemical disarmament, approximately 200 tons of hazardous chemicals have arrived in the UK from Syria, following an agreement for the destruction of the war-torn nation's chemical stockpile last year. The Danish vessel, Ark Futura, successfully unloaded the toxic materials at Marchwood Port in Hampshire. These industrial-grade chemicals, which are typically used in the manufacturing of chemical weapons, are set to be securely transported to Ellesmere Port in Cheshire for incineration by Veolia Environmental Services. The operation is being meticulously supervised by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in collaboration with the United Nations, with the involvement of various nations, including members from Europe, the United States, Russia, and China. The UK specifically received 150 tons of designated 'B' precursors from the Syrian stockpile, along with additional quantities of hydrogen chloride (44 tonnes) and hydrogen fluoride (6 tonnes). These chemicals are often utilized in the pharmaceutical industry but pose significant risks if mishandled. The presence of OPCW inspectors ensured that the shipment's delivery was verified and monitored for safety.