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Incat Tasmania and Molslinjen sign contract for third battery-electric high-speed catamaran

Dec 05 2025

High-speedMolslinjen has now ordered the third battery-powered catamaran for the operation on the Kattegat. The shipping company has already ordered the first two ferries from Australian Incat, and it will also be the Tasmanian shipping company that will build the third ferry, which together will be the world's largest electrification project at sea.

DRBA awards contract to SENESCO Marine for new hybrid ferry

Dec 03 2025

FerryThe Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has taken a key step towards greener ferry travel by awarding a USD 78.6 million contract to SENESCO Marine LLC for a new diesel-hybrid vessel to join the Cape May–Lewes Ferry fleet, replacing the ageing MV Cape Henlopen.

Grimaldi Group and Weihai select Silverstream® System for nine RoPax newbuildings

Dec 03 2025

FerrySilverstream Technologies will supply air lubrication systems (ALS) for nine RoPax newbuildings contracted by the Grimaldi Group at China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard co. The latest order, which includes four vessels for Grimaldi Lines, a pair for Minoan Lines and three ships for Finnlines, is the largest ever RoPax order awarded to Silverstream and builds on the 15 cumulative in-service years of ALS operation across the Grimaldi fleet. The Minoan Lines’ vessels are also the first Greek-flag installations of ALS for Silverstream.

Auramarine delivers methanol fuel supply systems for three Finnlines next-generation RoPax vessels

Dec 03 2025

FerryAuramarine, a fuel supply systems expert, has been selected to deliver advanced fuel supply systems for three new RoPax vessels ordered by Finnlines, further strengthening the companies’ commitment to cleaner shipping and innovation. Auramarine delivers methanol, biofuels and HFO fuel systems to Finnlines RoPax vessels.

BOS Power secures contract with Fjellstrand for complete battery electric propulsion system to a 57m newbuild ferry

Dec 03 2025

FerryBOS Power announced the signing of a major contract with Fjellstrand to deliver a comprehensive battery electric propulsion system for a newbuilt 55-meter electric catamaran ferry. The partnership underscores BOS Power’s role as a system integrator, responsible for the entire propulsion line from bridge to propeller.

Washington State Ferries selects ABB to power their first hybrid-electric newbuild vessels

Dec 02 2025

FerryABB has secured an order with Washington State Ferries (WSF), the United States’ largest ferry operator, to supply and integrate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for two hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries that initiate the owner’s ambitious System Electrification Program. With the first two ships scheduled for delivery from Eastern Shipbuilding Group, one apiece in 2030 and 2031, the contract also includes an option for a third ferry. WSF has previously announced plans to build up to 16 ships by the end of 2040, as part of a ferry electrification program targeting lower emissions.

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GRANDE ISTANBUL christened and delivered to Grimaldi

Dec 02 2025

Ro-roOn 28 November in Shanghai, the christening and delivery ceremony of the GRANDE ISTANBUL was held. This is the fourth of seven ammonia-ready Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTCs) ordered from the SWS (Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company Limited) and CSTC (China Shipbuilding Trading Company Limited) shipyards—both part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC).

Shippax Ferry Conference - where ferry professionals meet! (Upd.30 Nov)

Nov 28 2025

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. Almost 200 delegates have now registered, so sign up soon to secure the cabin of your choice.

Red Funnel gets the go ahead for the redevelopment of its East Cowes ferry terminal on the Isle of Wight

Nov 28 2025

PortRed Funnel has received the green light for the redevelopment of its East Cowes ferry terminal on the Isle of Wight. The company’s East Cowes terminal is used by it’s Raptor-class passenger/vehicle double enders as well as its freight ferry RED KESTREL on services from Southampton.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries secures contract for new Jetfoil

Nov 28 2025

High-speedKawasaki Heavy Industries has been awarded a contract to construct one new "Kawasaki Jetfoil," a high-speed, fully submerged hydrofoil passenger vessel. The agreement was signed jointly with Kyushu Yusen and the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency.

Stena Line and Associated British Ports to begin work on new multi-million pound Immingham terminal

Nov 27 2025

PortStena Line, and the UK’s largest port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP), are to commence work on a new freight ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham. The new terminal represents a joint investment of more than GBP 200 million in the port and a boost to the Humber region of England where the unaccompanied freight market has been steadily growing.

BAHIA CARGO © Marc Ottini

Fred. Olsen Express summarizes the effect of third RoRo vessel

Nov 26 2025

Ro-roFred. Olsen Express’s 1,800 lanemetres BAHIA CARGO celebrates one year connecting the Canary Islands. Since it began operating on 12 November 2024, it has transported 100,700 lanemetres of cargo. With a total of 841 trips and 54,396 nautical miles sailed, this vessel strengthens the company’s commitment to its logistics service, launched in 2024 with the purchase of two RoRo vessels

EL VENIZELOS © Frank Lose

EL VENIZELOS back in Greece

Nov 26 2025

FerryAnek Lines’ 38,261gt 1992-built ferry EL VENIZELOS has returned back to Greek waters, and is currently alongside in Eleusis. Over the summer, the ferry has been operating for Algérie Ferries between Oran and Alicante under a long-term bareboat charter which, according to earlier statements from Anek Lines, was for a duration of five years.

© Knud E. Hansen

Early tendering process underway for new Orkney ferries

Nov 26 2025

FerryThe tendering process for securing a shipyard for the design and build of new ferries for Phase 1 of Orkney’s Ferry Replacement Programme is underway; A project, with outline design by the naval architect firm Knud E. Hansen and first reported by Shippax back in September.

Pan Marine to launch new RoPax bought in New Zealand

Nov 26 2025

FerryCairo-based Pan Marine will launch its new RoPax route between Safaga in Egypt and the Port of Neom in Saudi Arabia at the beginning of December.

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BC Ferries names four new hybrid-electric vessels after First Nations gifts

Nov 26 2025

FerryBC Ferries has announced that its four newest Island Class hybrid-electric ferries will proudly sail as ISLAND GWA’YAM, ISLAND K’ASA, ISLAND XWSALUX'UL and ISLAND SARLEQUUN – Kwak’wala and hul’q’umi’num’ names gifted by the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and Snuneymuxw First Nations.

Molslinjen awarded DKK 180 million funding for fully electric ferries

Nov 26 2025

High-speedDanish operator Molslinjen has secured DKK 180 million in funding from the 2025 Investment Support Scheme to acquire three new fully electric high-speed ferries for its Kattegat route.

Stena Line, SkiStar and Sembo launch all-in-one ski holiday packages

Nov 26 2025

FerryDanish skiers are increasingly choosing Sweden’s mountains over the Alps for their winter breaks, and now Stena Line, SkiStar and Sembo have made the trip even simpler with the launch of new complete ski holiday packages that bundle ferry travel, accommodation, meals and lift passes in one easy booking.

GOLDEN CARRIER © Richard Seville

GNV charters GOLDEN CARRIER for the Palermo-Naples route

Nov 26 2025

FerryTo fill a gap, the MSC-owned GNV has chartered the RoPax GOLDEN CARRIER in the wake of Moby’s withdrawal from the Palermo-Naples route after been forced to sell some of its vessels to repay a loan granted by MSC. The vessel commenced her trading on the 25 November, with first departure from Palermo to Naples.

JAMES JOYCE © George Holland

Irish Continental Group reports strong revenue growth amid mixed volume performance

Nov 26 2025

FinanceIrish Continental Group plc (ICG), parent company of Irish Ferries, today issued a trading update for the year to date, showing consolidated Group revenue rose 10.0% to EUR 573.0 million in the first ten months of 2025 (1 January – 31 October) compared with EUR 521.0 million in the same period of 2024.The revenue increase was driven by continued strong demand for RoRo freight services and the contribution from recent fleet investments, despite a softer performance in car carryings.

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