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Torghatten signs contract with Remontowa for hybrid double-ender

jan 21 2026

FerryOn 16 January this year, Stocznia Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A., part of the Remontowa Holding S.A. capital group, signed a contract with Torghatten Midt AS for the construction of a hybrid-powered passenger and car ferry.

STENA CONNECTA arrives in Belfast

STENA CONNECTA arrives in Belfast Harbour

jan 21 2026

Ro-roSTENA CONNECTA, the latest purpose-built freight vessel commissioned by Stena Line for the Irish Sea has arrived in Belfast Harbour and is due to go into commercial service on the Belfast-Heysham route on 23rd January 2026.

P&O LIBERTE © P&O Ferries

P&O Ferries reported increased losses in 2024

jan 20 2026

FinanceP&O Ferries latest set of accounts show an overall net loss of GBP 99 million in 2024, up from GBP 91.4 million the year before, as turnover fell by 8.9 per cent. Freight volumes during 2024 declined, as did passenger numbers, with P&O Ferries carrying 1.3 million passengers during the year under review, down slightly on the year before and almost half the 8.4 million who travelled on the company’s vessels in 2018.

Interferry demands pause on EU ETS implementation at 70% coverage

jan 20 2026

Interferry, the global trade association for the ferry industry, calls for an immediate halt to the further phasing-in of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for the maritime sector. The demand follows the recent decision to continue exempting road transport from a parallel ETS mechanism and the lack of clear regulations on the distribution of the funds collected.
Interferry is calling for an immediate halt on the further implementation of the EU ETS for the ferry sector, maintaining the surrendering obligation for maritime emissions frozen at the 70% level scheduled for 2025, and halting the planned increase to 100% in 2026.

STENA DANICA © Stena Line

Stena Line report stable start to 2026 on the Gothenburg–Frederikshavn route

jan 19 2026

FerryNew booking figures for the Gothenburg–Frederikshavn route show an increase in travel this spring. In January, Stena Line is 12 per cent above volume compared to the same period in 2025.

Production of MSC/GNV’s first 237-metre RoPax started at GSI

jan 16 2026

FerryA steel cut ceremony at the GSI shipyard marked the start of production for the first of four planned 237-metre LNG-capable RoPax ferries for MSC/GNV. Details about the ships are so far scarce, but what is known is that they will each have a capacity for 2,500 passengers, hold a 3,500 lane metre freight capacity and include 500 cabins.

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TYRFING finally enters service after two further delays

jan 16 2026

FerryAfter two additional postponements to the start of operations for Molslinjen’s newbuild TYRFING, the ferry finally entered service on 16 January. This took place with the 13:30 departure from Ballen (Samsø) to Kalundborg (Zealand). TYRFING arrived in Denmark on 25 November 2025 on its delivery voyage from Cemre Shipyard in Turkey, where the ferry was the second of two newbuilds for Molslinjen’s two sub-brands, Alslinjen and Samsølinjen respectively.

ISLE OF ISLAY has been formally handed over to CMAL

jan 16 2026

FerryCMAL has formally taken ownership of ISLE OF ISLAY following a handover ceremony at Cemre Shipyard in Yalova, Türkiye, where the vessel was built. ISLE OF ISLAY, the first of four ferries being constructed at the yard, will serve Islay and Jura when she enters service, and will be joined by her sister vessel LOCH INDAAL later this year.

ESCHILO © Liberty Lines

Liberty Line sells hydrofoil ferry ESCHILO to Greek Operator Alpha Lines

jan 16 2026

High-speedItalian ferry company Liberty Lines has sold its FoilMaster hydrofoil ESCHILO to Alpha Lines, the Greek operator serving the Saronic Gulf islands (including Hydra, Poros, and Spetses).

REGULA © Uwe Jakob

TS Laevad sets all-time records in 2025 and signs agreement to use REGULA as a replacement vessel until the end of 2028

jan 16 2026

Finance2025 was another record-breaking year for TS Laevad. The company carried a historic 2,491,876 passengers (+1% from 2024) and 1,214,861 vehicles (+3% from 2024). Growth was especially strong in passenger cars (+3%), trucks (+5%), and trailers (+7%). The number of buses and motorhomes surpassed the pre-pandemic record from 2019, while foreign-registered vehicles increased by ~3,800 to around 126,000 (10% of total).

World’s largest battery-electric ship begins harbour trials in Hobart

jan 16 2026

High-speedIncat Tasmania has conducted harbour trials in the River Derwent for the first time with the world’s largest battery-electric ship, the CHINA ZORRILLA, built for Buquebus in South America. This marks the first occasion that Hull 096 – the largest battery-electric vessel ever constructed – has moved under its own battery-electric propulsion, signalling the transition from construction to operational testing for the 130-metre ship.

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GNV ALTAIR to enter service on Algerian routes

jan 16 2026

FerryGNV announces a further step in the process of strengthening its fleet with the entry of GNV ALTAIR, the former JANAS of Moby. GNV ALTAIR will be operational from 21 February and will be deployed on the Algerian market on the Sète–Béjaia and Sète–Algiers routes, guaranteeing two rotations every week, one to Béjaia and one to Algiers.

WENATCHEE © Washington State Ferries

Washington State Ferries’s ridership surpasses 20 million for first time since 2019

jan 15 2026

FerryWashington State Ferries achieved a major milestone in 2025, carrying 20,108,545 total riders — the highest annual total since 2019 and a solid recovery from pandemic lows.

WIGHT SKY © Frank Lose

Wightlink steps up capacity between Yarmouth and Lymington

jan 15 2026

FerryFrom April, Wightlink will be running a three-vessel setup on their Yarmouth to Lymington service during periods of traditional high demand – meaning an additional 868 sailings compared to its 2025 timetable. The announcement is a response to greater customer demand and emphasises Wightlink’s commitment to the route.

MALITA © Christian Costa

New ferries for the Malta-Gozo route

jan 15 2026

FerryThe Maltese government has announced a EUR 130 million investment to modernise ferry services between Malta and Gozo, responding to years of criticism over ageing vessels and service disruptions. The plan includes the purchase of two new ferries and the retrofitting of the existing fleet, with full implementation expected by 2029.

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Stena Line posts record freight volumes on Belfast routes

jan 15 2026

Ro-ro2025 was another record year for Stena Line freight volumes on its three Belfast services with growth of 1.0%, increasing volumes to almost 600,000 freight units shipped from Belfast to Cairnryan, Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Heysham.

BEN-MY-CHREE © Isle of Man Steam Packet

BEN-MY-CHREE on charter to Stena Line for four months

jan 14 2026

FerryStena Line has chartered the Isle of Man Steam Packet RoPax vessel BEN-MY-CHREE for the first four months of the year to cover the route between Rosslare and Fishguard. Initially, this is while STENA NORDICA is acting as a replacement on the Dublin/Holyhead route.

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jan 14 2026

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DFDS December 2025 volumes

jan 13 2026

DFDS reported December 2025 volumes, showing total freight of 3.0m lane metres, 1.2% above 2024 and 0.4% lower adjusted for route changes. The number of passengers in December 2025 was adjusted for route changes* down 2.7% to 329k vs 2024 and the adjusted full-year growth rate was -4.4%.

BAHIA CARGO © Marc Ottini

Fred. Olsen Cargo Express is reporting disappointing results

jan 13 2026

Ro-roSix months after launching its pure RoRo service from La Palma (Gran Canaria) with the RoRo vessels BENTAYGA CARGO, BAHIA CARGO, and BRENAS CARGO, Fred. Olsen Cargo Express is reporting disappointing results. Despite significant investment in second-hand tonnage, load factors remain too low to cover operating costs, with average volumes around 20 units and some sailings recording even lower figures.

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Two cabin categories are sold out-secure your participation now! (Upd.16 Jan)

jan 14 2026

BLUE WAVE HARMONY © Blue Wave

Trinidad & Tobago charter BLUE WAVE HARMONY to replace CABO STAR

jan 13 2026

Ardrossan Harbour © Peel Ports

Scottish government to nationalise Ardrossan Harbour and carry out major upgrading programme to be able to dock new CalMac ferries

jan 09 2026

DALMACIJA © Frank Lose

DALMACIJA replaces MARKO POLO on Jadrolinija’s Italy routes

jan 13 2026

DFDS appoints Michael Hansen as new CEO

jan 12 2026

Production of MSC/GNV’s first 237-metre RoPax started at GSI

jan 16 2026

BAHIA CARGO © Marc Ottini

Fred. Olsen Cargo Express is reporting disappointing results

jan 13 2026

World’s largest battery-electric ship begins harbour trials in Hobart

jan 16 2026

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