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BARONESSEN © Norled

BARONESSEN converted to battery operation and redelivered to Norled

Oct 09 2024

High-speedNorled’s fast ferry BARONESSEN has now been converted to battery operation, lengthened by 10 m, and at the same time has been given a new design. The sister vessel BARONEN is also undergoing refit. During the autumn and winter, the new vessels will be scheduled for hybrid operation. The next step is to use battery replacement robots that enable the ferries to run on batteries all the time.

ELIO now finally ready to sail on LNG: the first bunkering in the Strait has been successfully completed

Oct 09 2024

FerrySix years have passed since ELIO entered the fleet for the Caronte & Tourist Group as the first bi-fuel ship to sail the waters of the Mediterranean. Six years during which, however, the ship has never been able to sail burning LNG (except during the journey from the Turkish shipyard to Messina), until now.

STAR OF THE SEAS © Jukka Huotari

Milestone events at the Meyer Turku shipyard for two new Icon class cruise ships

Oct 08 2024

CruiseSTAR OF THE SEAS, the second ship in the Icon series built for Royal Caribbean International, has been launched at the Meyer Turku shipyard, while the keel for the third, LEGEND OF THE SEAS, was laid.

© Sannah Kvist

Torghatten wins contract to operate Gothenburg archipelago traffic

Oct 08 2024

FerryIn 2027, there will be electric ferries in the Swedish town of Gothenburg's southern archipelago. There will also be three fast ferries and new timetables adapted to the travel needs of the islanders. This is clear since a new procurement of the traffic was completed. The traffic will be operated by the Norwegian shipping company Torghatten, which will take over the traffic from Styrsöbolaget.

WALLENIUS SOL and BB Logistics announce warehouse partnership in Kemi

Oct 08 2024

Ro-roTo further enhance the liner service to the northernmost port in the WALLENIUS SOL network, WALLENIUS SOL and BB Logistics have signed a long-term agreement to offer warehouse services in Kemi, effective from 1 January 2025.

Hydrogen refuelling station for heavy traffic opened at the Port of Gothenburg

Oct 07 2024

PortA hydrogen refuelling station for heavy traffic has opened at the Port of Gothenburg. The station is located directly adjacent to one of the port’s busiest gates, which is also one of the most truck-heavy locations in Sweden. The station exclusively supplies green hydrogen and has a capacity for 1,500 kg, approximately 35 trucks per day.

BERG Propulsion OpWind to optimize operations for sail and engine combustion

Oct 07 2024

BERG Propulsion has unveiled the OpWind® software system to help crews combine the operation of sails and propellers in the most efficient way in all sea conditions. OpWind automatically ensures that engine efficiency can be optimized with respect to propeller rpm and blade pitch angle when wind propulsion is also used to propel a vessel. The approach saves even more fuel than would otherwise be the case.

Old City Harbour © Argo Viikvald

FIN-EST Green Corridor Initiative Advances Towards Climate Neutral Maritime Journey Between Finland and Estonia

Oct 07 2024

The FIN-EST Green Corridor Steering Committee took a significant step in advancing climate-neutral maritime transport in the Gulf of Finland by approving a comprehensive list of 19 joint projects aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of ferry journeys between Finland and Estonia.

Welcome to the 2025 Shippax Ferry Conference! (Upd. 9 Oct)

Oct 04 2024

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to take part in the 2025 Shippax Ferry Conference, the 22nd annual onboard ferry conference organized by Shippax.

Paavo Nõgene, CEO of Tallink Grupp © Tallink Grupp

Tallink Grupp publishes 2024 September and Q3 passenger and cargo transport statistics

Oct 03 2024

Tallink Grupp has published company’s 2024 September and third quarter passenger and cargo transport statistics. They transported a total of 404,143 passengers in September 2024, which is a 0.7% increase compared to last September (401,520 in September 2023). The number of cargo units carried by the company’s vessels in the month decreased by 10.2% compared to September 2023 to 23,178 units (25,823 units in September 2023) and the number of passenger vehicles also decreased compared to the previous year by 3.5%, totalling 59,455 passenger vehicles carried (61,602 in September 2023).

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Carnival Corporation & plc Q3 2024 results

Oct 03 2024

FinanceCarnival Corporation & plc released its Q3 2024 results. Revenues hit an all-time high of USD 7.9 billion, up USD 1.0 billion compared to the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA also hit a record at USD 2.8 billion, an increase of over 25 percent compared to 2023 and outperformed June guidance by USD 160 million.

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WALLENIUS SOL launches biogas offering

Oct 03 2024

Ro-roAs part of its ongoing commitment to build a sustainable maritime infrastructure, WALLENIUS SOL is introducing a new offer that enables customers to 'Lighten the Load' and purchase biogas corresponding to their transport's fuel consumption.

REGINA BALTICA © Baleària

Baleària expands its connections to Algeria with services to Algiers and Oran

Oct 01 2024

FerryBaleària will expand its connections to Algeria with new routes that will be gradually opened over the next few weeks and that will allow it to diversify both the ports of departure (Valencia and Barcelona), as well as those of the North African country (Algiers, Oran and Mostaganem). Baleària has been operating in Algeria since 2016, and currently has a weekly connection between Valencia and Mostaganem.

UNITY OF MAJESTIC © Incat Crowther

Majestic Fast Ferry fleet expands with delivery of two second-generation Incat Crowther 42m ferries

Oct 01 2024

High-speedThe fleet of Incat Crowther-designed vessels for Singapore’s Majestic Fast Ferry has continued to expand with the delivery of two new, state-of-the-art, second-generation 42-metre ferries. Further sister ships are under construction by Indonesian shipbuilder PT Cahaya Samudra and will contribute to a growing number of second-generation Incat Crowther vessels now in Majestic Fast Ferry’s fleet.

© Mann Lines

Visentini launched the new methanol-ready ro-ro ship for Mann Lines

Sep 30 2024

Ro-roMann Lines new long-term chartered ro-ro ship was recently launched at Cantiere Navale Visentini in Porto Viro, with delivery scheduled for the first half of 2025. The new vessel is a 10 metre longer sister ship to the ML FREYJA, built by the same shipyard and delivered in 2017.

Tallink Silja Line Marimekko Commodore Cabin © Tõnu Tunnel / Tallink Grupp

Tallink Grupp launches 12 Commodore cabins refurbished with iconic Marimekko interior design products onboard SILJA SYMPHONY

Sep 27 2024

FerryTallink Grupp announced that the popular Marimekko styled Commodor cabins, featuring the iconic Finnish design brand Marimekko’s products, are now available also aboard Tallink Silja Line’s vessel SILJA SYMPHONY, operating on the company’s Helsinki-Stockholm route. A dozen newly redecorated Commodore Balcony cabins have been launched this week, featuring bedspreads, pillows, towels, dishes and wallpaper in the legendary Unikko -pattern.

MEYER WERFT receives EUR 400 million lifeline from the German government

Sep 27 2024

YardMEYER WERFT in Papenburg is receiving extensive support to secure its economic future. The federal government and the state of Lower Saxony are jointly acquiring around 80 per cent of the shares in MEYER WERFT and investing EUR 400 million. They are also planning to provide guarantees of around EUR 1 billion to finance existing firm orders in order to stabilise the company.

STAR PRINCESS © Fincantieri

STAR PRINCESS launched in Monfalcone

Sep 26 2024

CruiseThe launch of STAR PRINCESS, the second LNG cruise ship that Fincantieri is building for Princess Cruises, took place at the Monfalcone shipyard. With a gross tonnage of approximately 178,000 gt, STAR PRINCESS is the sister ship to SUN PRINCESS, also built in Monfalcone and delivered earlier this year.

Damen to deliver two fully electric ferries to City of Toronto

Sep 26 2024

FerryDamen has signed a contract with the City of Toronto in Canada for the delivery of two ferries. The fully electric vessels will provide a major boost to sustainability in the region. They will operate between the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal in downtown Toronto and the Toronto Islands, a major tourist destination, located in a high traffic area close to the shores of Lake Ontario.

SEABOURN ODYSSEY © Kai Ortel

Handover ceremony for MITSUI OCEAN FUJI to Mitsui Ocean Cruises

Sep 26 2024

CruiseMitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that its group company MOL Cruise, Ltd. has held a handover ceremony of the 458-guest and 32,477 gt luxury cruise ship SEABOURN ODYSSEY operated by U.S.-based Seabourn Cruise Line Limited. in Yokohama with Seabourn Cruise. In December, Seabourn Odyssey will be reborn and enter service as the MITSUI OCEAN FUJI, featuring all-suite cabins.

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