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PATRIA SEAWAYS © Frank Lose

HAMMERSHUS replacement found at DFDS

May 02 2025

FerryIt will be PATRIA SEAWAYS that will be chartered in as a replacement when Bornholmslinjen's regular freight and passenger ferry, HAMMERSHUS, is to be docked.

CHINA ZORRILLA © Incat

Incat launched CHINA ZORRILLA, the world’s largest battery-electric ship

May 02 2025

High-speedHundreds gathered at the Incat shipyard in Hobart to witness as Incat Hull 096 - the world’s largest battery-electric ship - was officially launched.

Hovertravel announces new director-level appointments

May 02 2025

High-speedHovertravel announced two new key appointments. Cindy Peche as Managing Director, and Captain Steve Attrill Director of Operations.

Dan Sten Olsson at this year's Shippax Ferry Conference, accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award © Shippax / Jonas Persson

Stena Line in 2024: 6.3 million pax and more than two million freight units

May 01 2025

FinanceWith 44 vessels, 20 ferry routes and five ports, Stena Line was one of the world’s largest ferry companies in 2024. During 2024 around 6,200 employees working in eleven countries. Over 25,000 crossings were made during the year carrying 6.3 million passengers and more than two million transport freight units. The non-listed, family-owned ferry operators’ total income (revenue) in 2024 was SEK 19,535 million (SEK 18,892 million), equalling a 35% share of the total Stena Group income, the 2024-annual report for the Stena Group shows.

GALAXY © Frank Lose

GALAXY returns to the Faroe Islands

May 01 2025

FerryFaroese Strandfaraskip Landsins charters GALAXY from Greek A-Ships Management. The GALAXY, with a capacity of 900 passengers and 520 lanemetres, was originally delivered as SILESIA in 1979 from Stocznia Szczecinska to Polska Zegluga Baltycka (Polferries), and will, for a 10-week period, replace Strandfaraskip Landsins's 2005-built SMYRIL. This is due to SMYRIL undergoing its 20-year class docking at Fayard in Odense, Denmark, and thus being absent from its route between Tórshavn and Tvøroyri - which, with a crossing time of 125 minutes, is Strandfaraskip Landsins's longest route.

HAWAIKINUI 2 © Cjarphoto

Royal Bodewes shjpyard delivered HAWAIKINUI 2 for the Polynesian Navigation Company (SNP)

May 01 2025

Ro-roRoyal Bodewes shjpyard in the Netherlands delivered HAWAIKINUI 2, an 87m long ro-ro ship for the Polynesian Navigation Company (SNP). The 2,000 dwt and 12-knot ship will replace the Tahitian operator’s 1980-built 70.31m HAWAIKINUI serving between Papeete and the islands of Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a and Bora Bora.

Royal Caribbean Group boosts 2025 outlook with strong Q1 results

May 01 2025

FinanceRoyal Caribbean Group reported a robust first quarter in 2025, with Earnings per Share (EPS) of USD 2.70 and Adjusted EPS of USD 2.71, surpassing guidance due to strong pricing and lower costs. The company raised its full-year Adjusted EPS forecast to USD 14.55–USD 15.55, driven by better-than-expected revenue, favourable currency exchange rates, and reduced fuel costs. Total revenues reached USD 4.0 billion, with Net Income and Adjusted Net Income at USD 0.7 billion. The company achieved a 109% load factor, served 2.2 million guests, and saw a 13.9% increase in Gross Margin Yields. Record bookings and strong demand continue to support growth, with capacity expected to rise 5.5% for the year.

KEYAKI © Yoshiho Ikeda

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding holds christening and launch ceremony of ro-pax KEYAKI in Shimonoseki

Apr 30 2025

FerryMitsubishi Shipbuilding held a christening and launch ceremony for the first of two large ro-paxes ordered by Shin Nihonkai Ferry and Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency. KEYAKI will operate on a route between the city of Otaru in Hokkaido and Maizuru in Kyoto Prefecture, replacing the larger 2004-built HAMANASU.

FUTURA is expected to be delivered in June this year © Cemre Shipyard

Scandlines enjoys a successful easter with smooth operations

Apr 30 2025

FerryEaster 2025 was a triumph for Scandlines, with thousands of passengers and vehicles traveling seamlessly between Germany and Denmark. Despite high traffic, the ferries operated without major disruptions, marking a significant improvement over last year. Car numbers surged by over 26%, and passenger numbers rose by 18% during the two-week Easter period.

Wärtsilä expands methane slip reduction capabilities by introducing NextDF technology for third engine

Apr 30 2025

Wärtsilä has introduced its NextDF technology for a third engine, the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF dual-fuel engine. While operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF engine with NextDF feature reduces methane emissions to less than 1.4 percent of fuel use across all load points, achieving as low as 1.1 percent in a wide load range. This is nearly three times lower than the default methane slip factor of 3.1 percent, specified in the FuelEU Maritime and IMO Lifecycle Guidelines for Otto-cycle four-stroke dual-fuel engines. Through improvements made to the combustion control, and through optimising engine performance, the new feature also minimises nitrogen oxide (NOx) and CO2 emissions. emissions.

Dagfinn Neteland and Geir Bruvik Mjelde

New managing director at Fjord1

Apr 30 2025

FerryDagfinn Neteland steps down as chief executive of the company, with his last working day on 31 May. The new managing director is Geir Bruvik Mjelde, who will assume the position on 1 June. After 10 years as chief executive of Fjord1, Dagfinn Neteland is stepping down at his own request. The process of finding a successor has been planned over an extended period in close dialogue with the chairman and owners. As Neteland now departs, he looks back with pride on the company’s performance in recent years.

AURORA BOTNIA © Wasaline

AURORA BOTNIA to receive the largest marine battery installation to date

Apr 29 2025

FerryWasaline is expanding the onboard battery capacity of AURORA BOTNIA to 12.6 MWh from the current 2.2 MWh, making it the largest marine battery installation when delivered in autumn 2025, surpassing the 12 MWh SAINT-MALO and GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE of Brittany Ferries. The battery supplier is AYK Energy, and the batteries will be in operation in January 2026. The batteries are of the LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) type, known for their safety and long lifespan.

Heysham Port

Heysham Port set for GBP 10m investment in freight infrastructure by owners

Apr 28 2025

PortPeel Ports Group is investing GBP 10m in Heysham Port to further increase capacity and efficiencies at the site, which is a key trade link between the UK mainland, the Island of Ireland and the Isle of Man. The project will include the port’s trailer park being reconfigured, as well as a new multi lane smart gate operating system, and a new state-of-the-art terminal operating system for the facility.

Members of the Meyer Turku Board of directors appointed

Apr 25 2025

YardEarlier this spring Meyer Turku announced the appointment of Jaakko Eskola as Executive Chair of the Board and Tim Meyer's transition from the position of CEO to Vice Chair of the Board at the beginning of May. Additionally, three experienced members with diverse backgrounds have been nominated.

Neste and Eckerö Line continue collaborating to reduce maritime emissions in the Baltic Sea

Apr 24 2025

Neste and Eckerö Line are continuing their collaboration to reduce maritime emissions. Eckerö Line provides freight and passenger services on the Baltic Sea and is the first company in Finland to adopt Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for commercial maritime transport. By replacing a part of the fuel it uses for its operations with Neste MY Renewable Diesel, Eckerö Line responds to the 2% emissions reduction requirement of the FuelEU Maritime regulation, which came into effect at the beginning of 2025, and encourages the use of lower-emission fuels in maritime transport.

BALTIC QUEEN and MYSTAR © Frank Lose

Tallink Grupp Q1 2025 financial results

Apr 24 2025

FinanceIn Q1 2025, AS Tallink Grupp reported a 12.0% decrease in passengers (970,359) and a 31.9% drop in cargo units (57,830) compared to Q1 2024. Revenue fell 14.4% to EUR 137.3 million, with a negative EBITDA of EUR 3.8 million and a net loss of EUR 33.2 million. Key factors included low consumer confidence, economic challenges, and 68 days of maintenance on vessels like BALTIC PRINCESS and SILJA SERENADE, impacting Finland-Sweden routes. The Group operated 14 vessels, closed two restaurants, and maintained focus on cost efficiencies.

VIKING XPRS © Viking Line

Viking Line Q1 2025 financial results

Apr 24 2025

FinanceViking Line reported a challenging first quarter in 2025, with consolidated sales dropping to EUR 87.3 million from EUR 93.2 million in 2024, and operating income declining to EUR -18.0 million from EUR -10.4 million. The downturn was primarily due to the docking of GABRIELLA and VIKING XPRS, which reduced capacity, alongside weak market demand influenced by economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Despite these challenges, cargo sales increased by 11.7%, and the company achieved record-high customer satisfaction scores. The Board anticipates the 2025 pre-tax result to align with 2024, expecting improved demand in the second quarter.

Irish Ferries switches to HVO fuel on Dublin-Holyhead route

Apr 24 2025

Irish Ferries has partnered with Circle K to transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel on its DUBLIN SWIFT service on the Dublin to Holyhead route. This is the company's first vessel to use the renewable biofuel, and the move will lower the company's carbon footprint.

WILLEM DE VLAMINGH © Flying Focus

LNG ferry WILLEM DE VLAMINGH now hybrid

Apr 20 2025

FerryThe LNG catamaran ferry WILLEM DE VLAMINGH has been upgraded in the past three months. The ship has become LNG hybrid by installing a 900 kWh battery pack, among other things.

GNV ORION © GSI

GNV ORION delivered to GNV

Apr 16 2025

FerrySecond in the now six-ship series, GNV ORION, has been delivered from the Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) shipyard to GNV. GNV ORION, which will serve between Genoa and Palermo from June, is 218-metres long and has a capacity for 1,700 passengers in 433 cabins and 3,080 lanemetres of freight.

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GALAXY © Frank Lose

GALAXY returns to the Faroe Islands

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Apr 24 2025

WILLEM DE VLAMINGH © Flying Focus

LNG ferry WILLEM DE VLAMINGH now hybrid

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AURORA BOTNIA © Wasaline

AURORA BOTNIA to receive the largest marine battery installation to date

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BALTIC QUEEN and MYSTAR © Frank Lose

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VIKING XPRS © Viking Line

Viking Line Q1 2025 financial results

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