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Dodekanisos Seaways returns to GOT Marine for third catamaran after 20 years

maj 16 2026

High-speedGreek operator Dodekanisos Seaways has signed a contract with Norwegian builder GOT Marine for a new high-speed passenger catamaran, marking the company's first order from the Mandal yard in two decades.

(Updated) GNV POLARIS returns to the Mediterranean after cabin upgrade refit

maj 16 2026

FerryGNV POLARIS has returned to the Mediterranean following an extended capacity upgrade at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China.

Leapmotor International, Grimaldi Group expand Europe vehicle logistics partnership

maj 15 2026

Ro-roLeapmotor International (LPMI), the joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor, said it is expanding its logistics partnership with the Grimaldi Group, having moved nearly 100,000 vehicles from China to Europe over the past 18 months.

Construction of the first Hansa Superstar class vessel for Finnlines commences

maj 15 2026

FerryThe construction of Finnlines’ new Hansa Superstar class vessels officially began at the CMI Weihai Shipyard in China on 15 May 2026. Construction commenced with a traditional steel cutting ceremony where Captain Juhana Nuru and Technical Superintendent Petri Leino initiated the automated panel line. The vessel is the first of three Hansa Superstar class RoPax vessels ordered by Finnlines from the Weihai shipyard. The ship is scheduled to enter service in summer 2028.

© Shippax/Jonas Persson

Winners of the 2026 Shippax Awards

maj 15 2026

The 2026 Shippax Awards were handed out at the Shippax Ferry Conference, onboard GNV’s RHAPSODY between 5-7 May, and the winners were: TRANS HAV, STENA FUTURA, NEOLINER ORIGIN, GRANDE SHANGHAI, THE BALTIC WHALE, PANSTAR MIRACLE, MPUNGU, CHINA ZORRILLA and Adolfo Utor Martínez.
The Shippax Awards were launched in 1996 as a means to award innovative solutions on newly-delivered RoPax ferries, RoRo vessels and high-speed ferries. The Shippax Award jury tries to assess qualifications based on experience, personal visits, GA-plan examinations as well as collecting research material.

Photos now available from the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference

maj 13 2026

We have now uploaded a large selection of photos from this year's conference held on board GNV's RHAPSODY between 5-7 May.

DFDS reports freight volume growth in April 2026 amid mixed regional performance

maj 12 2026

DFDS reported 2.0% freight growth to 3.55 million lane metres in April, with increases in North Sea, Mediterranean, Baltic, and Gibraltar routes. Channel volumes declined. Passenger numbers fell 16.1% to 416,000, mainly due to earlier Easter timing and operational issues.

STENA NAUTICA © Stena Line

Eckerö acquires STENA NAUTICA as replacement for FJÄRDVÄGEN on Åland route

maj 11 2026

FerryRederiaktiebolaget Eckerö has announced the purchase of the RoPax ferry STENA NAUTICA from Stena Line, in a move that will strengthen its subsidiary Eckerö Link’s operations on the Långnäs–Nådendal route in the Åland archipelago and Finnish Archipelago Sea. The 1986-built vessel, which completed its final sailings on Stena Line’s Halmstad–Grenaa service at the end of April, will replace the smaller FJÄRDVÄGEN.

Markus Tompuri at the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference

NAPA launches stability management solution for RoRo vessels in collaboration with Stena Line

maj 11 2026

FerryNAPA, the global provider of maritime software and data services, has launched NAPA Stability for RoRo, a stability management and cargo planning solution built specifically for the operational demands of RoRo and RoPax vessels. The product, unveiled at the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference, has been co-developed with Stena Line, with whom NAPA has collaborated for over two decades on safety and efficiency solutions. The solution is currently in trial deployment on the Gothenburg–Kiel route.

© Finnlines

Finnlines and Långnäs Port open new cruise terminal in Åland

maj 11 2026

FerryFinnlines and Långnäs Port inaugurated a new cruise terminal in Åland on Friday 8 May 2026, expanding capacity for passenger traffic on the Kapellskär–Långnäs–Nådendal route and streamlining the transfer between ship and shore.

Carus partners with Hibernia Line to power new Ireland-France ferry service

maj 10 2026

Carus has been selected to provide a comprehensive IT suite for Hibernia Line’s new service between Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer. Based in the Åland Islands, Carus will deploy its full portfolio including web booking, mobile applications, onboard point-of-sale, and integrated payment solutions. This partnership ensures the Irish startup launches with a robust digital infrastructure that has been deployed in record time.

Interferry and LASWA launch landmark Ferry Safety Mentoring Program in Lagos

maj 10 2026

Interferry and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) officially inaugurated Africa’s first Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Program. The 18-month initiative aims to deliver a structured framework to enhance operational safety, technical competence, and regulatory compliance across the state’s growing ferry network.

Sean Lowrie and Robert Clifford presenting at the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference

Incat, Wärtsilä and Molslinjen showcase landmark electric ferry project

maj 10 2026

High-speedIncat, Wärtsilä and Molslinjen have unveiled a new collaborative video highlighting one of the most significant electrification projects in the global maritime sector. Premiered at the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference in Italy, the video provides a first look at the technology and innovation behind three 129-metre battery-electric ferries currently under construction at Incat’s shipyard in Tasmania. Once delivered, the vessels will be the largest electric ferries operating in Europe.

Tallink Silja Line introduces new private label wine and beer selection for 2026–2028

maj 10 2026

FerryTallink Silja Line announces its new private label collection of wines and beers, created exclusively for the company. The new selection will be available onboard the vessels, as well as in hotels, restaurants and in the web shop from May 2026 until April 2028.

ISLE OF INNISFREE © Richard Seville

Irish Continental Group posts 13.9% revenue rise as freight strength offsets softer car volumes

maj 10 2026

FinanceIrish Continental Group plc (ICG) reported a 13.9% increase in consolidated revenue to EUR 215.9 million for the first four months of 2026, up from EUR 189.5 million in the same period last year. ICG attributed the uplift to higher fuel surcharges and the full 100% application of the European Union Emissions Trading System (ETS) phase-in this year.

That's a wrap on the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference

maj 08 2026

To everyone who joined us onboard GNV RHAPSODY— thank you. Your presence, insights, and conversations are the heart of this event. A true gathering of the ferry industry, held onboard where it belongs.

© Kai Ortel

Gotlandsbolaget posts wider Q1 loss as depreciation and project costs weigh on seasonal low

maj 06 2026

FinanceSweden's oldest passenger shipping company, Gotlandsbolaget, reported a wider loss for the first quarter of 2026, with the seasonally weak period further pressured by higher depreciation on its newly upgraded Oslo–Copenhagen tonnage and elevated project activity.

Hibernia Line takes delivery of ST PATRICK as Cork–Boulogne launch nears

maj 05 2026

FerryIrish start-up operator Hibernia Line has taken delivery of the RoPax SUPERFAST IX from Tallink Grupp, with the vessel immediately renamed ST PATRICK ahead of her deployment on the company's much-anticipated Cork–Boulogne-sur-Mer route. The 2002-built ferry, chartered on a long-term bareboat basis, is expected to inaugurate the new Ireland-France service in mid-June.

FINNSIRIUS © Finnlines

Finnlines posts higher Q1 2026 revenue but lower net result amid fuel price shock

maj 05 2026

FinanceFinnlines reported revenue of EUR 176.9 million for January–March 2026, up 7 per cent from EUR 166.0 million in the same period of 2025, as the Grimaldi Group-owned operator absorbed sharp fuel price volatility triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israeli strike on Iran on 28 February.

STENA VINGA, here in Portsmouth © Søren Lund Hviid

DFDS acquires STENA VINGA

maj 05 2026

FerryDFDS strengthens its fleet by acquiring passenger and freight ferry STENA VINGA. STENA VINGA is currently chartered by DFDS and will continue to operate on the Jersey service.

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Hibernia Line takes delivery of ST PATRICK as Cork–Boulogne launch nears

maj 05 2026

STENA NAUTICA © Stena Line

Eckerö acquires STENA NAUTICA as replacement for FJÄRDVÄGEN on Åland route

maj 11 2026

Viking Line expands Tallinn capacity and adds Visby cruises for summer 2026

maj 04 2026

STENA VINGA, here in Portsmouth © Søren Lund Hviid

DFDS acquires STENA VINGA

maj 05 2026

(Updated) GNV POLARIS returns to the Mediterranean after cabin upgrade refit

maj 16 2026

© Kai Ortel

Gotlandsbolaget posts wider Q1 loss as depreciation and project costs weigh on seasonal low

maj 06 2026

DFDS RoRo vessels in Gothenburg © Søren Lund Hviid

DFDS reports steady Q1 2026 progress as both divisions improve

maj 05 2026

Sean Lowrie and Robert Clifford presenting at the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference

Incat, Wärtsilä and Molslinjen showcase landmark electric ferry project

maj 10 2026

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