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Norsepower announced its third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail

mar 19 2026

The system combines aerodynamic, digital, and structural improvements to increase fuel savings and operational efficiency while reducing lifecycle costs. It features Norsepower Wind Edge technology, which improves aerodynamic performance by 10–20% depending on the sail model and produces higher thrust.

MANXMAN © John Bryant

MANXMAN has proved its value in its first two years of operation

mar 19 2026

FinanceA total of 630,279 passengers travelled with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s ferries in 2024. This is the highest figure since 2007 and 1.2% more than in 2023. Revenue from passenger tickets increased by 6.8%, while passengers also spent more onboard.

STENA NAUTICA © Søren Lund Hviid

Grenaa open for new ferry operator to Sweden after Stena exit - but only for one year

mar 19 2026

FerryOn 30 April, Stena Line will sail its final crossing with STENA NAUTICA on its route between Halmstad in Sweden and Grenaa in Denmark. The company has operated the route since 2020, when the Swedish port of call was moved from Varberg to Halmstad, but unsatisfactory traffic figures have led Stena Line to a withdrawal from Grenaa.

Only 1.5 months left until the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference (Upd.19 Mar)

mar 19 2026

There are only 1.5 months left until the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference, and few seats remain. Secure yours now before we sell out!
Timetable, speakers and exhibitors/sponsors list has been updated.

Danish Royals visit Incat to view Europe’s largest electric ferries

mar 19 2026

High-speedIncat Tasmania welcomed Their Majesties The King and Queen of Denmark to the Hobart shipyard, where they viewed construction of the world’s most advanced battery-electric ferries. Their Majesties were joined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the official visit, which showcased Incat’s leadership in sustainable shipbuilding and highlighted the construction of three large battery-electric ferries for Danish operator Molslinjen.

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CMAL takes ownership of Ardrossan Harbour

mar 19 2026

PortCaledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) completed the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour on behalf of the Scottish Government. The acquisition from Peel Ports Group includes the full harbour area, the Arran and Irish berths, linkspans, car park and marshalling area, part of the land currently used by the boatyard, and the approach road. CMAL, owned by The Scottish Government, is buying Ardrossan harbour to speed up its long-planned upgrade for sailings to Brodick on Arran.

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Remontowa delivers electric ferry BJARKØY to Torghatten

mar 18 2026

FerryOn 18 March, Stocznia Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A delivered the electrically powered BJARKØY to Torghatten Nord AS. Construction of the vessel began in May 2024. BJARKØY is equipped with two azimuth thrusters fitted with vertically mounted electric motors, powered by batteries with a total capacity of approximately 2.3 MWh.

Continued FuelEU Maritime pooling with Viking Line and Wallenius SOL

mar 18 2026

FerryGasum continues its strategic pooling partnerships with Viking Line and Wallenius SOL in 2026. By operating their vessels on bio-LNG, Viking Line and Wallenius SOL are generating compliance units for Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool. Both companies sail dualfuel vessels that can use LNG or bio-LNG interchangeably as fuel.

BURSZTYN UNITY © Remontowa

Construction of BURSZTYN UNITY moving forward

mar 18 2026

FerryConstruction of BURSZTYN UNITY, sister ship to JANTAR UNITY, at Gdansk's Remontowa Shipyard is entering its final phase, with delivery to Unity Line expected in the last quarter of 2026.

Candela and Canopy Power partner to deliver floating solar charging for electric ferries in asia-pacific

mar 17 2026

FerryCandela has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based renewable energy firm Canopy Power to deploy floating solar-powered charging stations for electric vessels in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The collaboration integrates Candela's efficient P-12 hydrofoil ferries with Canopy Power's microgrids featuring Ocean Sun's patented floating solar technology, creating a fully fossil-free "sun-to-sea" ecosystem for remote island communities and coastal tourism.

Interferry Regulatory Report • IMO Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 12 Summary

mar 17 2026

On 9 March 2026, the IMO sub-committee on Ship Systems and Equipment convened for its 12th session (SSE12). To Interferry, the most relevant issue was fires on ro-ro decks, where we were heavily engaged in the comprehensive amendments on fire protection for ro-ro passenger ships, adopted by the IMO in 2024. Following that work, the IMO now puts its focus on fires inside containers and on cargo decks of vehicle carriers. The latter in particular relates to the carriage of electric vehicles on Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs).

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GSI identified as lead bidder for Northern Isles Freight Flex vessels contract

mar 17 2026

FerryThe lead bidder for a contract to build two new freight flex vessels to serve the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick Route has been identified. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) intends to award the contract to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd (GSI) in China, following a 10-day standstill period.

MEI ZHU HU will be renamed AERO 4 HIGHSPEED

Attica Group announces major fleet renewal

mar 17 2026

FerryAttica Group has signed a five-year bareboat charter agreement for the 2021-built RoPax GNV BRIDGE, which will be renamed SUPERFAST V and join the Adriatic routes in May 2026, replacing the 1987-built LEFKA ORI. The Group is also renewing its fast ferry fleet in the Saronic Gulf through the purchase of two modern 270-seat Aero Highspeed catamarans and the en-bloc sale of four older vessels to Seajets.

VICTORIA © Shippax

1980-Built Brodogradiliste RoRo sold for scrapping

mar 16 2026

Ro-roThe Turkey-based company Clearline Shipping Ltd. has sold the RoRo vessel GUZEL, built in 1980, for scrapping. The 962 lanemetre GUZEL sailed under the name CIRKIN until 2020 and has been linked to several violations of the arms transport embargo to Libya, but in recent years it mainly operated between Turkey and Russia.

Ukraine strikes two Russian rail ferries

mar 16 2026

FerryDuring the night between 13 and 14 March, the Ukrainian military attacked the RoRo rail ferry connection across the Kerch Strait between the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula and mainland Russia. The rail ferry service supplements the railway line on the bridge across the Kerch Strait, which has been attacked several times by Ukraine, although it has not yet been destroyed.

NATCHAN NEO © Yoshiho Ikeda

BLUE LUMINOUS was renamed NATCHAN NEO, and NATCHAN WORLD left Japan for Greece

mar 16 2026

FerryBLUE LUMINOUS, which plied between Hakodate and Aomori from 2020 to August 2025 under Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry, was sold to High-speed Marine Transport and renamed NATCHAN NEO in autumn of 2025. She will be used as a transport ship by the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). Meanwhile, NATCHAN WORLD, which has been used by the JSDF under High-speed Marine Transport was sold to Seajets, and renamed TERA JET 3.

Damen unveils first Waterbus 2907 Electric

mar 14 2026

FerryDamen Shipyards Group has completed construction of the first Waterbus 2907 Electric. The fully electric vessel is designed to provide sustainable public transport in urban areas, operating with extremely low levels of wash and zero emissions. The shipbuilder has introduced the vessel at a special event at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam.

NGO urges for immediately removal of EU approvals for shipbreaking in Aliaga

mar 14 2026

In an open letter the European Commission, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform urge the commission to take immediate action to remove the EU approval of ship recycling facilities in Aliaga, Turkey, under Article 23 of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, until changes are made to align the sector with existing EU and national environmental laws, occupational health and safety standards and labour rights.

© Søren Lund Hviid

Læsø Municipality has initially declined an offer from Molslinjen

mar 13 2026

FerryLæsøfærgen - the municipally owned ferry company on the Danish Kattegat island of Læsø - has for now chosen not to accept Molslinjen’s offer to operate the island’s ferry service with a newly built fully electric ferry.

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Grimaldi takes delivery of car carrier GRANDE SEOUL

mar 13 2026

Ro-roIn Shanghai, the Grimaldi Group took delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) GRANDE SEOUL. Built by SWS (Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company Limited) and CSTC (China Shipbuilding Trading Company Limited) – both part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC) – the vessel is the Italian group’s ninth ammonia-ready unit, meaning she is prepared for the future use of ammonia as an alternative, zero-carbon fuel.

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