• Follow us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • YouTube
  • RSS
  • Contact us

Getting access to our website

Read more

Search form

Echandia to supply battery system for Incat's new 78-metre hybrid ferry

jun 17 2026

High-speedEchandia will supply the battery system Echandia Core for a new 78-metre hybrid catamaran being built by Incat Tasmania, Australia. The order marks Echandia’s first delivery to Incat, one of the world’s leading builders of high-speed aluminium ferries.

HARBOR CHARGER

Bill introduced for zero-emission ferries in New York

jun 17 2026

FerryNew York lawmakers have introduced the Clean Ferries Bill, which would require publicly funded ferry operators to purchase only zero-emission vessels starting in 2028 and mandate that other public vessels operating in New York State waters be zero-emission by 2032.

SIRENA SEAWAYS © Frank Lose

Hibernia Lines charter creates queues of trucks in Estonia

jun 17 2026

FerryDue the three-year charter of the 1.923 lane metres and 717 passengers RoPax SUPERFAST IX to Hibernia Lines, Tallink ended freight operations on the Paldiski–Kapellskär route in May, leaving DFDS as the sole operator. The move has created capacity challenges for freight carriers, as trade with Scandinavia is important for Estonian exports and demand for truck transport to Sweden frequently exceeds available ferry space.

Earlier launch of sister, RISVÆR

Tersan in Turkey launches final hull in Norled’s record-breaking quartet

jun 17 2026

FerryOn 16 June, Tersan Shipyard in Turkey launched the hull of the final vessel in a series of four double-ended ferries being built for Norled. Each ferry has a gross tonnage of 3,405 and a length of 84.5 metres. The four newbuildings, which will be named SØHOLMEN, RISVÆR, KVITVÆR, and SJONA respectively, will be delivered in fully outfitted condition from Tersan Havyard in Norway within the second half of 2026.

GLEN SANNOX © Ferguson Marine

GLEN SANNOX assigned role as relief ferry

jun 16 2026

FerryCaledonian MacBrayne has decided to use the company’s second largest and second-newest ferry, the GLEN SANNOX, built in 2024, exclusively as a relief vessel during this year’s busy summer season.

Sallaum Lines orders two next-generation 8,600 CEU car carriers

jun 15 2026

Ro-roSallaum Lines has ordered the two largest vessels in its history, signing a shipbuilding contract with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) for 2 + 2 next-generation PCTCs, each with an 8,600 CEU capacity.

AKKA © Frank Heine

Hibernia Line launches its brexit-bypass route

jun 15 2026

FerryThe new Ireland-based RoPax operator Hibernia Line launched services on 13 June between Cork (Ringaskiddy) in Ireland and Boulogne-sur-Mer in France, located approximately 50 km south of Calais. The inaugural sailings were operated by ST PATRICK from Ringaskiddy and AKKA from Boulogne-sur-Mer.

SKÅNE, one of two Stena Line rail ferries © Jukka Huotari

Historic deal secures Sweden–Germany rail ferry services until 2031

jun 15 2026

FerryStena Line has signed a historic agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) that secures the continued operation of rail ferry services between Sweden and Germany. The agreement, the first of its kind, ensures that traffic on the Trelleborg–Rostock route can continue until 31 December 2031.

MONTE D'ORO © Marc Ottini

AML secures MONTE EXPRESS for OPE 2026

jun 15 2026

FerryAfrica Morocco Link (AML) has chartered the ferry MONTE EXPRESS from UME Shipping ahead of OPE 2026. OPE, short for Operación Paso del Estrecho (“Operation Crossing the Strait”), is the annual peak travel season during which North African migrant workers return from Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar to their home countries for summer holidays.

MEIN SCHIFF FLOW

Fincantieri delivers MEIN SCHIFF FLOW: second InTUItion-class cruise ship completed

jun 15 2026

CruiseFincantieri has delivered MEIN SCHIFF FLOW to TUI Cruises at its Monfalcone shipyard, marking completion of the second next-generation InTUItion-class cruise ship. The 160,000 GT vessel accommodates approximately 4,000 passengers and is designed for LNG dual-fuel operation.

GNV PEGASUS

Adria Ferries charters GNV PEGASUS for summer 2026

jun 12 2026

FerryAdria Ferries has announced that it has reached an agreement with GNV for the charter of the vessel GNV PEGASUS, which will operate on the company's flagship Bari–Durrës route during the 2026 summer season.

Swedish Parliament's tonnage tax decision enables Gotlandsbolaget to repatriate Gotland RoPax contract

jun 12 2026

FerryThe Swedish Parliament has approved a revised tonnage tax regime offering international competitiveness, paving the way for Gotlandsbolaget to relocate the Gotland traffic concession agreement with Trafikverket to Swedish jurisdiction from 2027 onwards.

CAPU ROSSU © Jean-Pierre Fabre

Corsica Linea introduces CAPU ROSSU

jun 12 2026

FerryOn 11 June, Corsica Linea marked the entry into service of the company’s newbuild CAPU ROSSU. The occasion was celebrated with a ceremony on board while the vessel was in Marseille, including, among other things, a Catholic blessing of the ship. A similar ceremony was held the following day in the Corsican port of Ajaccio, after the vessel had completed its first regular crossing.

Wasaline's AURORA BOTNIA receives Stena Line livery update following acquisition

jun 12 2026

FerryWasaline has completed a visual update of AURORA BOTNIA following Stena Line's acquisition of the company. The vessel's funnel has been repainted in Stena Line's characteristic red with the S emblem, whilst new design elements including the signature green wave motif have been added to the hull sides, reflecting the new ownership structure and deepened collaboration between the operators.

World's first ship tunnel moves into construction phase

jun 11 2026

The Stad Ship Tunnel has received official approval for construction, with NOK 150 million allocated in Norway's Revised National Budget for project start-up, whilst the total cost framework has been set at NOK 8.6 billion. The Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket) can now proceed with contract signing and commence construction activities.

FINNFELLOW

Finnlines' Sweden–Poland route celebrates 200,000 passenger milestone

jun 11 2026

FerryFinnlines' Malmö–Swinoujscie route has welcomed over 200,000 passengers since launch in April 2024, marking significant growth in direct Sweden–Poland connectivity. The Swedish Ambassador to Poland visited FINNFELLOW to celebrate the milestone, highlighting the route's importance for tourism, business travel and trade between the two countries.

DFDS reports mixed May growth as freight steadies but passengers decline

jun 11 2026

DFDS transported 3.6 million freight lane metres in May 2026, down 1.8% year-on-year, though adjusted for route changes the decline was 1.7%. Regionally, North Sea and Baltic volumes improved, whilst Mediterranean performance weakened partly due to Turkish public holidays. The Strait of Gibraltar and Egypt–Tunisia routes showed continued strength.

MOL and JAL to develop certification pathway for Seaglider vessels in Japan

jun 11 2026

High-speedMitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have entered an agreement with Lloyd's Register and REGENT Craft Inc. to jointly develop certification and operational approval processes for REGENT's fully electric Seaglider vessels in Japan.

MERCANDIA IV © Søren Lund Hviid

Samsø Rederi enters vessel charter agreement with Molslinjen

jun 11 2026

FerrySamsø Municipality, which operates ferry services between the Danish Kattegat island of Samsø and the ports of Hou and Aarhus in Jutland through its municipal ferry company Samsø Rederi, has entered into a vessel charter agreement with Molslinjen.

Illustration of SUPERFAST V

SUPERFAST V deployed on the Adriatic Sea

jun 11 2026

FerryOn 8 June, Superfast Ferries deployed SUPERFAST V on the company's Adriatic service between Venice, Patras, and Igoumenitsa. Earlier this year, Attica Group, of which Superfast Ferries is one of the group's brands, chartered the 2021-built Visentini RoPax ferry SUPERFAST V (formerly GNV BRIDGE) from GNV for a period of four years, with a purchase obligation at the end of the charter term.

Get the latest news - for FREE

Receive our weekly newsletter with the latest news and unique special offers.

Products

Shippax Info

Our monthly magazine + Online Access.1 year subscription.

More

Shippax Designs 25

STENA FUTURA

More

Shippax Market 25

Market reports & outlook

More

Shippax Guide 25

SAINT-MALO

More

Shippax Database - Single user

Shippax Database online

More

Ferry Statistics

Price upon request

More

Read more articles

Don’t miss out!

The place to meet the ferry shipping industry!

Book Now
Go to top