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“Use Funds Where They Are Collected” - Interferry Welcomes EU Industrial Maritime Strategy

mar 05 2026

Interferry, the global voice of the ferry industry, strongly endorsed the European Commission’s launch of the Industrial Maritime Strategy and the inherent critical recognition of the ferry sector’s strategic importance. Notably, the push for Member States to reinvest EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) revenues into maritime decarbonization aligns directly with Interferry’s long-standing recommendations.

JAMES JOYCE © George Holland

Irish Continental Group delivered a robust 2025

mar 05 2026

FinanceIrish Continental Group (ICG), the operator of Irish Ferries, delivered a robust performance in its full-year results for 2025, with group revenue rising 10.4% to EUR 666.7 million from the previous year. This growth was supported by strong operational momentum across its divisions.

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Oki Kisen to debut FERRY SHIGESA in 2027

mar 05 2026

FerryOki Wide Area Union, consisting of town and village communities on Oki Islands and Shimane Prefectural Government, and Oki Kisen will launch the 98-metre FERRY SHIGESA in spring of 2027. FERRY SHIGESA will run on the routes linking Oki islands, Shichirui and Sakaiminato in Shimane prefecture, Japan, and replace the 1995-built FERRY SHIRASHIMA.

AMAPOLA SOYA © Heart Land Ferry

Heart Land Ferry to introduce a new ship in 2027

mar 05 2026

FerryWakkanai-based Heart Land Ferry announced that a new ship will enter service on the Wakkanai, Hokkaido-Rebun Island-Rishiri Island route early in spring of 2027.

FINNCANOPUS © Janne-Petteri Kumpulainen

Finnlines reported stronger 2025 financial results

mar 04 2026

FinanceThomas Doepel, President and CEO, in conjunction with the review: “From a financial perspective, 2025 was a stable year for Finnlines. The Finnlines Group’s revenue in January–December 2025 amounted to EUR 713.5 (699.3 in 2024) million, and the company’s financial position remained strong. The rationalisation of the RoRo fleet and investments in passenger traffic laid the foundation for a satisfactory result.

SILJA SERENADE © Kai Ortel

Minor fire on the car deck of SILJA SERENADE

mar 04 2026

FerryDuring the night between 2 and 3 March, a fire broke out on the car deck of SILJA SERENADE. The fire started in an open-top trailer carrying metal scrap, causing heavy smoke on the car deck shortly before the ferry’s scheduled nighttime arrival in Mariehamn in the Åland Islands, while en route from Helsinki to Stockholm.

Avora Residences charters SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR for Residential Cruising as LUMINA

mar 04 2026

CruiseAvora Residences has chartered the SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, thereby expanding the residential cruise category into a new premium tier. The vessel will debut in January 2028 as Avora LUMINA, serving as the flagship of Avora's residential platform designed specifically for long-term living at sea.

VIKING OCTANTIS © Viking

Fincantieri secures order from Viking for two new expedition vessels

mar 04 2026

CruiseFincantieri announces the acquisition of an order from Viking for the construction of two expedition vessels. In addition, the two companies also signed an agreement for an option for two ocean ships. The value of these agreements, subject to financing and other typical terms and conditions, is considered very important, meaning according to Fincantieri a value of over EUR 2 billion.

Ferguson Marine Shipyard and GLEN ROSA © Maritime Photographic

Two additional CalMac newbuilds may be on their way to Ferguson

mar 04 2026

YardThe Scottish Government has announced its intention to directly award Ferguson Marine the contracts to build four vessels. The package of vessels as part of the proposed award includes two CalMac passenger ferries for Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) and is part of the second phase of the Scottish Government’s Small Vessel Replacement Programme.

Illustration © UECC

UECC expands fleet with order for two 3,000 CEU multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTCs

mar 04 2026

Ro-roUnited European Car Carriers (UECC) is further expanding its fleet of PCTCs with the order of two additional multi-fuel battery hybrid newbuilds at a Chinese shipyard that will boost its cargo-carrying capacity and flexibility in the European short sea trade.

PEPITA CASTELLVI

Baleària expands its high-speed fleet with the acquisition of a trimaran

mar 03 2026

High-speedBaleària expands its high-speed fleet with the purchase of a fast ferry launched in 2015 and which it will baptize with the name of the renowned Catalan scientist PEPITA CASTELLVI. The trimaran is 102 metres long and 27 metres wide, with capacity for 870 passengers and 250 vehicles, in addition to 190 lane metres for cargo, and can reach a speed of 35 knots.

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SCA aims for 40 per cent lower emissions from RoRo vessels

mar 02 2026

Ro-roFrom 1 October 2026, SCA is making changes to its sea transport operations using RoRo vessels by reducing speed, increasing load factors on the vessels, and making some adjustments to how the ports of Umeå and Piteå are utilised. One effect of these changes is that emissions from the vessels will be reduced by approximately 40 per cent.

STAVANGERFJORD © Fjord Line

Two Norwegian owners take over the entire ownership of Fjord Line

mar 02 2026

FerryFor over thirty years, Fjord Line has sailed between Norway and Denmark. Now the ownership of the Norwegian ferry company is being gathered in two family-owned, Norwegian companies. The existing owners Kontrari and West Coast Invest will take over Ferd's share of Fjord Line and will thus own the Norwegian ferry company with an equal share of 50% each.

Don’t get stuck on the shore—join the rest on board! (Upd.3 Mar)

mar 02 2026

There are now only two months left until the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference, and over 400 delegates are booked. Secure a seat before we are sold out!

ARROW © Frank Lose

ARROW long-term chartered to provide dedicated logistics support to energy project

mar 01 2026

Ro-roThe Isle of Man Steam Packet-owned freight RoRo ARROW has been taken on long-term charter by the UK-based international infrastructure group Balfour Beatty to provide dedicated logistics support for SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub and Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Link in Scotland.

FJÄRDVÄGEN, formerly SAILOR, acquired last year from Tallink Grupp © Jukka Huotari

Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö posts record results for 2025 with highest operating profit ever

mar 01 2026

FinanceÅland-based ferry operator Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö has reported its strongest full-year performance in history for 2025, with record passenger and cargo volumes, a 5% rise in net sales, and the highest operating profit ever achieved.

EXPRESS 5 © Søren Lund Hviid

EXPRESS 5 on its way to dock

feb 27 2026

High-speedBornholm's fast ferry, EXPRESS 5, will sail until midnight on Sunday towards its statutory stay in the dock at Orskov Yard in Frederikshavn. Among other things, a brand-new antifouling paint awaits here, which will save fuel and CO2.

Industrial Maritime Strategy must earmark national ETS revenues to support the availability of clean fuels for shipping, The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform says

feb 27 2026

The energy transition of the shipping sector is vital to Europe’s climate goals and industrial leadership. European shipping is a strategic sector for Europe, carrying 76% of the EU’s external trade and ensuring security of supply of energy, food and goods.

VICTORIA I © Uwe Jakob

Tallink's vessel VICTORIA I to undergo scheduled maintenance

feb 27 2026

FerryOn 1 March, Tallink's vessel VICTORIA I will head to the regular drydock in Naantali, Finland. Thorough works await the underwater part of the ship, also a new additional passenger entrance will be constructed. During the dry docking period from 1 to 14 March, travelling between Tallinn and Helsinki will be possible with the shuttle ships MYSTAR and MEGASTAR.

Adolfo Utor © Baleària

Baleària improves its turnover and EBITDA figures in 2025 thanks to the boost from its international routes

feb 27 2026

FinanceBaleària closed the 2025 financial year with robust financial results. The company achieved a turnover of EUR 801 million (+16%), EBITDA of EUR 170 million (+29%) and a profit for the year of EUR 63 million (+152%).

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