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SANTA JULIANA delivered to Montenegro Lines

jan 09 2026

FerryMontenegro Shipping Lines took delivery in December of the newbuild SANTA JULIANA from Fujian Xinshenghai Shipbuilding in China. The 2,380 GT RoPax vessel will be deployed on the Batangas-based company’s route between Batangas and Calapan.

Bridgemans Services Group expands global fleet with the addition of floatel MEGA X

jan 09 2026

FerryBridgemans Services Group (Bridgemans), a provider of integrated marine workforce accommodation solutions, announced the addition of the MEGA X to its growing global fleet of floatels. MEGA X is the former MEGA EXPRESS FIVE of Corsica Ferries.

Molslinjen expands collaboration with Vikingbus

jan 09 2026

From 1 June 2026, it will be Vikingbus that runs Molslinjen's bus company, Kombardo Expressen. Thus, Molslinjen expands its collaboration with Vikingbus, which today also runs Kombardo Expressen's routes to and from Bornholm and Sweden.

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Molslinjen's Kattegat service transported more cars with fewer ferries

jan 09 2026

High-speedThe ferry year 2025 meant more cars than ever on Molslinjen's ferries on the Kattegat. This is despite a year with one less ferry than before and thus also fewer departures.

YONG LE KOU

Third-country PCTC network further expanded by Cosco

jan 09 2026

Ro-roCosco Shipping Specialized Carriers officially launched a new Thailand-Europe third-country RoRo (PCTC) service, further strengthening its end-to-end logistics support for Chinese OEMs. This took place 26 December, when the 2025-built PCTC YONG LE KOU completed loading 200 units of Changan S05 MAX electric vehicles at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand - marking Changan’s first full-vehicle export from its Thailand manufacturing base to the European market.

Yard no. 235 for Grendi will be a sister ship to SOUTH ENABLER, delivered in May 2025 © Visentini

Next Visentini-newbuilding goes to Grendi Group

jan 09 2026

Ro-roGrendi Group has entered a five-year time charter agreement for the Visentini yard no. 235. The charter of the 204 metre-long, 26-metre-wide RoRo-newbuilding with a capacity of 3,000 lanemetres and 952 TEU, will start in June 2026 at the expected delivery of the vessel from the Visentini shipyard, bringing Grendi Group’s fleet up to five vessels.

Ardrossan Harbour © Peel Ports

Scottish government to nationalise Ardrossan Harbour and carry out major upgrading programme to be able to dock new CalMac ferries

jan 09 2026

PortOne of Scotland’s major ferry ports for lifeline services to the isle of Arran, Ardrossan, is to be acquired by the Scottish government, nationalised and then undergo a major facilities upgrade to accommodate ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne’s (CalMac) latest two new ferries, GLEN SANNOX and GLEN ROSA.

MOBY ALE DUE © Frank Lose

Court decision allowed transfer of five ferry-ownerships to proceed

jan 09 2026

FerryWith an order published on 20 December, the Lazio Regional Administrative Court rejected Grimaldi Euromed’s request for interim protection aimed at blocking the sale of five Moby ferries: MOBY AKI, MOBY WONDER, ATHARA, JANAS, and MOBY ALE DUE. The decision allows the transfer of ownership to proceed.

Washington State Ferries currently builds two 123-metre ferries at Eastern Shipbuilding © Eastern Shipbuilding

Proposal for further three newbuildings for Washington State Ferries

jan 09 2026

FerryThe US Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has proposed allocating USD 1 billion to purchase three new state ferries, along with an additional USD 150 million to keep the oldest vessels in the Washington State Ferries fleet operational until the new ships are delivered. If approved by lawmakers, the plan would bring the total number of hybrid-electric ferries under development to six, moving the state close to halfway toward its goal of replacing 13 aging diesel-powered vessels by 2040.

TRICA © Frank Lose

Dutch MoD ads additional sealift capacity from Spliethoff

jan 09 2026

Ro-roIn the coming years, the Dutch MoD (Ministry of Defence) will significantly expand its sea transport capabilities when Dutch ConRo operator Spliethoff is supplying the two identical ConRo vessels; TRICA and PLYCA. The two ConRo vessels can carry containers, vehicles, and helicopters, enabling the Dutch MOD to move equipment more quickly by sea.

STENA BALTICA in Ventspils © Søren Lund Hviid

Stena Line gets access to shore power in Ventspils

jan 09 2026

FerryThe Ventspils Freeport Authority has signed a contract for the construction of a shore power connection point at the ferry terminal of the Port of Ventspils. This will be the first berth in the port of Ventspils where ferries will be able to use a high-capacity shore power supply point. Berth No. 16 was built in 2000, and it provides mooring and handling services for ferries and other passenger vessels.

Secure your seat and book now! (Upd.8 Jan)

jan 08 2026

Join us and meet approximately 500 delegates from over 240 companies in the ferry industry on board GNV’s RHAPSODY, 5–7 May 2026, sailing between Genoa–Olbia and return. We are experiencing strong booking levels and are likely to see a record-breaking conference, with few available sponsorships left. We recommend booking soon to secure your participation at this 23rd annual ferry conference organized by Shippax.

TASMANIAN ACHIEVER II © Strait Link

Strait Link acquired by Igneo Infrastructure Partners

jan 08 2026

Ro-roIgneo Infrastructure Partners (Igneo), a global infrastructure investment manager which manages AUD 34.5 billion worth of assets, has acquired Strait Link, which owns and operate the two RoRo vessels VICTORIAN RELIANCE II and TASMANIAN ACHIEVER II.

Over 570,000 passengers cruised with BIRKA GOTLAND in 2025

jan 08 2026

CruiseThe Baltic Sea's only dedicated cruise ship, BIRKA GOTLAND, has completed its first full calendar year in service, with just over 570,000 passengers. This represents an increase of 30 percent compared to 2024, when the ship only operated for three quarters of the year. Adjusted for the same traffic period (20 March–31 December), the increase is 9 per cent (38,000 passengers).

Intesa Sanpaolo and Grimaldi Group announce EUR 162.3 million green financing deal

jan 08 2026

Ro-roIntesa Sanpaolo, through its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, has finalised a EUR 162.3 million financing deal for Grimaldi Euromed, a Grimaldi Group company. The financing will support the acquisition of three next-generation PCTC ships – GRANDE EGITTO, GRANDE PACIFICO, and GRANDE OCEANIA – scheduled for delivery in 2026.

Indonesian ferry wrecked in the Sunda Strait

jan 08 2026

FerryThe RoPax vessel NUSA JAYA, built in 1989 and operated by the Jakarta-based company Putera Master Sarana, sank in the Sunda Strait on 18 December 2025. Local media report that the ship had already begun leaking on 15 December, prompting a salvage company to be called in, which boarded the vessel the same day.

Lite Ferries takes delivery of LITE FERRY TWENTY

jan 08 2026

FerryThe Cebu-based Philippine ferry operator Lite Ferries has taken delivery of the newbuild LITE FERRY TWENTY from Ningbo Sheng Hao Ship Engineering. LITE FERRY TWENTY is the sixth newbuild delivered by the Chinese shipyard to Lite Ferries since 2019. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 3,923 GT and an overall length of 90 metres. Including LITE FERRY TWENTY, Lite Ferries now operates a fleet of 21 smaller conventional RoPax ferries.

ANTONIA 5 © Aleson Shipping Lines

Linhai Huipu launched newbuild for Aleson Shipping

jan 08 2026

FerryChinese Linhai Huipu Shipbuilding launched the RoPax newbuild ANTONIA 5 on 5 January. The 2,538 GT ferry has been contracted by the Philippine company Aleson Shipping Lines for delivery in 2026. It is the second newbuild from the yard for Aleson Shipping Lines. The shipping company took delivery of ANTONIA 2 from the yard in April 2025.

THE BALTIC WHALE © Cemre

New fully electric ferry for Scandlines was named

jan 08 2026

FerryOn 7 January, Scandlines named its newbuild THE BALTIC WHALE at a ceremony in Rødby. The ship’s sponsor at the ceremony was Lykke Friis, former Danish Minister for Climate and now Director of Think Tank Europa. The fully electric ferry, measuring 147.4 metres in length and 24.8 metres in breadth, was delivered from Cemre Shipyard in Turkey in October last year.

Aponte’s results in red after write-downs of ferries at GNV

jan 08 2026

FinanceWrite-downs of ferries at GNV have pushed shipowner Gianluigi Aponte’s results into the red, according to the ordinary 2024 financial statements of Shipping Agencies Services (SAS), filed in early January. Based in Luxembourg, SAS oversees Aponte’s business interests and is controlled by the Swiss-based shipping conglomerate MSC.

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