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Internal ramp improvements on Wallenius SOL sisters completed

feb 03 2026

Ro-roWallenius SOL has during a planned docking at Oresund Drydocks installed a new internal movable ramp between the main deck and weather deck on their 2006-built 2,774 lanemetre RoRo vessel TAVASTLAND. The retrofit followed a similar installation on the two sister vessels TUNDRALAND and THULELAND which enables full deck access via the stern ramp.

PATRIA SEAWAYS © Frank Lose

PATRIA SEAWAYS on an extended tour of Stena Line’s route network

feb 03 2026

FerryDFDS’s 1,800 lanemetre RoPax PATRIA SEAWAYS is continuing its charter to Stena Line through the end of March, alternating as a replacement first for STENA SCANDINAVICA and then STENA GERMANICA on the Gothenburg-Kiel route while both ferries undergo scheduled dry-dockings at Remontowa in Gdansk.

STENA NAUTICA © Stena Line

Stena Line to discontinue the Halmstad–Grenaa ferry route

feb 03 2026

FerryStena Line has decided to close the ferry route between Halmstad in Sweden and Grenaa in Denmark. The vessel STENA NAUTICA will continue to operate the route until 30 April.

Kristian Durhuus and Carsten Jensen

Molslinjen looking for a new CEO

feb 03 2026

FerryDenmark's largest ferry company, Molslinjen, is facing a change of management. The owners of Nordic Ferry Infrastructure (NFI) have initiated the process of finding a new CEO, which means that Kristian Durhuus will step down after almost three years.

Isle of Wight businesses unite to oppose ETS charges threatening local economy

feb 03 2026

FerryMore than 35 businesses across the Isle of Wight including the Isle of Wight Chamber have come together to raise urgent concerns about the UK Government’s proposal to include domestic maritime operations in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) from July 2026. In a joint letter sent this week to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, the group warns that the move could have serious and disproportionate consequences for the Island’s economy, connectivity, and communities.

Photo from the launch of COSTANZA I DI SICILIA in October last year © Fincantieri

Option on a sister ship to COSTANZA I DI SICILIA to be exercised

feb 03 2026

FerryThe Sicilian Region intends to exercise an option for an additional ferry at Fincantieri. The Region currently has the 14,000 GT COSTANZA I DI SICILIA under construction at the Fincantieri Palermo shipyard, with delivery expected in June 2026. When the EUR 114.6 million dual fuel LNG RoPax - capable of carrying 1,000 passengers and 200 cars - was contracted, an option was also agreed for a sister ship.

VIKING GLORY © Viking Line

Viking Line continues its major investment in biogas

feb 03 2026

FerryViking Line is starting 2026 by renewing its offer of travel and transport powered by a high share of renewable European biogas. After multiplying the use of biofuel tenfold last year, Viking Line has now secured another year at the same ambitious level.

Draft IMO workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships

feb 03 2026

IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) has finalised a workplan to develop a safety regulatory framework for ships using new technologies and alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The draft workplan will be submitted to the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111) for approval in May 2026.

SF Bay Ferry’s completed its best January ever with a record 229,000 passengers

feb 03 2026

High-speed SF Bay Ferry ridership hit a major milestone in January, exceeding 106% of 2019 levels, the agency’s highest monthly recovery mark. It also marks the second consecutive month in which SF Bay Ferry exceeded its 2019 ridership for the same month after the agency hit 100.1% of December 2019 ridership last month.

FINLANDIA © Frank Lose

ShoreLink to electrify Eckerö Line’s Helsinki–Tallinn route with automated charging solutions

feb 02 2026

FerryShoreLink will provide two 6.5 MVA ChargeLink solutions to Eckerö Line’s FINLANDIA, supporting Rederi Ab Eckerö Group's efforts to reduce emissions on the busy Helsinki–Tallinn route. The solution will enable onboard battery systems to be charged at both the Port of Helsinki and the Port of Tallinn, facilitating high-frequency passenger and freight operations between the two cities.

GNV AURORA

GNV takes delivery of GNV AURORA, the company’s second LNG ship

jan 30 2026

FerryGNV announced that GNV AURORA, the second LNG-powered unit in the company's fleet, has been delivered from Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China. The ship will soon leave for the Mediterranean and, once the final fittings have been completed, will enter service at the beginning of April, operating on the Genoa-Palermo route on a daily basis.

FUTURE WAY

Wallenius vessels WAY FORWARD and FUTURE WAY achieve top rating for energy efficiency

jan 29 2026

Ro-roThe first two vessels in the Sleipner concept – WAY FORWARD and FUTURE WAY – have, after just over a year in operation, demonstrated excellent performance, low fuel consumption, and CII values far below current requirement levels. This means they emit significantly less CO2 per transported unit than the average for comparable vessels, placing them comfortably in the highest energy efficiency class (A) according to the IMO’s international classification.

Royal Caribbean Group achieves significant growth in 2025

jan 29 2026

FinanceRoyal Caribbean Group has concluded 2025 with a major financial surge, reporting total revenues of USD 17.9 billion compared to USD 16.5 billion in 2024. Net income also saw a substantial increase, rising to USD 4.3 billion for the full year 2025, up from USD 2.9 billion the year prior.

Royal Caribbean Group places orders for new Discovery Class ships at Chantiers de l'Atlantique

jan 29 2026

CruiseRoyal Caribbean Group announced a series of agreements with the Chantiers de l'Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France to secure the construction of its new Discovery Class ships. The agreements include two firm ship orders with options for four additional ships. The first ship in the class is set to debut in 2029, while the second ship is scheduled to be delivered in 2032.

VIKING GRACE © Richard Seville

VIKING GRACE returns to service following EUR 7 million refurbishment

jan 29 2026

FerryVIKING GRACE returned to service on January 29 after extensive upgrades and maintenance work totalling EUR 7 million at Turku Repair Yard. Among other improvements carried out during its three-week drydocking, the worn-out dance floor in the nightclub was replaced, a new world of showers was built in the spa and the tax-free store was updated. Extensive technical maintenance measures help to further reduce emissions from the vessel.

FRS Group expands Rhine presence and unifies brand identity

jan 29 2026

FerryThe FRS Group has announced the acquisition of the Lorch–Niederheimbach ferry service, its third expansion in the Middle Rhine region within 13 months. Alongside this growth, the company is launching a major strategic rebranding in 2026, merging its Weiße Flotte and Reederei Hiddensee subsidiaries under the unified FRS Weiße Flotte name to streamline its international identity.

Japan emerging as early adopter of advanced fire detection on RoRo vessels, inspection data shows

jan 29 2026

Ro-roInspection data from vessel specialist Idwal reveals that Japan is leading the global maritime industry in adopting advanced fire detection for RoRo vessels. While many shipowners hesitate to retrofit older ships due to costs and regulatory uncertainty, Japanese operators are increasingly installing AI-enabled cameras and linear heat detection on newbuilds, including recent LNG-fueled car carriers. These systems are specifically designed to identify heat signatures early, a critical feature as the transport of electric vehicles increases fire risks.

Isles of Scilly's new freight vessel begins sea trials in Vietnam

jan 29 2026

FerryThe Isles of Scilly Steamship Group’s new purpose-built freight vessel, MENAWETHAN, has successfully entered the sea trials phase in Vietnam.

CNMC deepens probe into DFDS-Armas deal

jan 29 2026

FerryThe Spanish National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has moved its investigation into DFDS’s acquisition of Armas Trasmediterránea assets into a more intensive second phase after identifying significant threats to market health. This transaction, which involves key routes in the Strait of Gibraltar, is being analyzed alongside a separate purchase by Baleària to assess their cumulative impact.

Only three months left – time to register to secure your participation (Upd.30 Jan)

jan 28 2026

There are now only three months left until the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference, and over 300 delegates have already registered. Our selection of available cabins is now limited, and only a few sponsorships remain.
We strongly recommend registering soon to secure participation.

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