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WILLEM DE VLAMINGH © Flying Focus

LNG ferry WILLEM DE VLAMINGH now hybrid

Apr 20 2025

FerryThe LNG catamaran ferry WILLEM DE VLAMINGH has been upgraded in the past three months. The ship has become LNG hybrid by installing a 900 kWh battery pack, among other things.

Lead ship in the series, GNV POLARIS. GNV ORION looks different aft due to higher number of cabins © GSI

GNV ORION delivered to GNV

Apr 16 2025

FerrySecond in the now six-ship series, GNV ORION, has been delivered from the Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) shipyard to GNV. GNV ORION, which will serve between Genoa and Palermo from June, is 218-metres long and has a capacity for 1,700 passengers in 433 cabins and 3,080 lanemetres of freight.

HINNØY © Cemre Shipyard

Torghatten Nord takes delivery of HINNØY, Norway’s largest fully electric ferry

Apr 16 2025

FerryTurkey’s Cemre Shipyard has delivered NB 1091, a battery-operated ferry for Norway’s Torghatten Nord AS. Designed by The Norwegian Ship Design Company, the 117m double-ender ferry HINNØY will carry 399 passengers and 120 vehicles on the route between Bognes and Lødingen in northern Norway. The 9.2 MWh battery system will provide a crossing time of one hour at a speed of 13–14 knots.

SOUTH ENABLER © Visentini

SOUTH ENABLER completed sea trials ahead of its May delivery

Apr 15 2025

Ro-roWallenius SOL announced that SOUTH ENABLER successfully completed her sea trials on 12 April 2025 in the Adriatic Sea. Built by Visentini Shipyard and designed by NAOS Ship and Boat Design, SOUTH ENABLER is set to replace the vessel ML FREYJA in Mann Lines traffic. She will primarily serve the route Turku – Paldiski – Bremerhaven – Zeebrugge – Tilbury – Cuxhaven – Turku.

DFDS March 2025 volumes

Apr 14 2025

DFDS' March 2025 volume numbers are compared to 2024 impacted by the Easter holiday period falling in April this year compared to March in 2024. In general, this increases freight volumes and decreases passenger volumes compared to March 2024.

IMO approves net-zero regulations for global shipping

Apr 14 2025

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved another important step towards establishing a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships globally, aiming for net-zero emissions by or around, i.e close to 2050. The IMO Net-zero Framework is the?first in the world to combine mandatory emissions limits and GHG pricing across an entire industry sector.

Thank you for attending the 2025 Shippax Ferry Conference!

Apr 11 2025

We would like to extend our sincere thanks for everyone attending the Shippax Ferry Conference last week. We hope you got home safely and enjoyed your time onboard. We certainly did!
This year, we welcomed 486 delegates from more than 240 companies worldwide.

San Francisco Bay Ferry signs two-ship electric ferry contract with Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

Apr 11 2025

High-speedNichols Brothers Boat Builders announce a contract awarded from San Francisco Bay Ferry to design and construct two 400-passenger battery-electric ferries as part of the agency’s Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) Ferry Program.

Tampnet Selects Nowhere Networks as Strategic Supplier of Business-Critical Network Solutions

Apr 10 2025

Tampnet, the leading offshore connectivity provider, has chosen Nowhere Networks as a strategic supplier of business-critical network technology to strengthen its robust offshore communications infrastructure. “Nowhere Networks solution is a perfect fit,” says Elie Hanna, CEO of Tampnet.

ASUKA III © Meyer Werft

NYK Cruises takes delivery of ASUKA III from MEYER WERFT

Apr 10 2025

CruiseNYK Cruises took delivery of ASUKA III from MEYER WERFT. The ASUKA III stands for a new and Japanese kind of luxury at sea. The 740-guest ship, which sails alongside the ASUKA III, will offer cruises from various ports in Japan.
At the MEYER WERFT, steel cutting ceremony for CARNIVAL FESTIVALE has also been held.

Newly introduced solution for Wärtsilä 50DF engine further reduces methane slip by up to 75 percent

Apr 10 2025

Wärtsilä has introduced a new methane slip reduction solution for its Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engine. The new technology, which converts Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel (DF) engines to spark gas (SG) operation, enables a more optimised combustion process, thereby improving efficiency and lowering methane emissions. Whilst operating on LNG, the new ‘Spark Gas Conversion for Wärtsilä 50DF’ is designed to reduce methane emissions up to 75 percent more than the standard Wärtsilä 50DF engine.

REGINA BALTICA © Baleària

Baleària expands its connections with Algeria to five weekly services during the summer and begins operating the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route in the second week of May

Apr 10 2025

FerryBaleària will strengthen its connections to Algeria during the summer by expanding its weekly service from three to five to meet the high passenger and vehicle demand concentrated at this time of year. From 15 June to 15 September, Baleària will operate three weekly connections to Mostaganem from Valencia, as well as one to Algiers and another to Oran from Barcelona. This latter route marks the second time the company has opened between the two countries from Barcelona. This new schedule allows the shipping company to offer its largest commercial offering to Algeria since it began operating in the country in 2016.
Baleària also announced that they will begin operating the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route in the second week of May. Tickets will launch next week, with initially operate four daily services from each port, with departures gradually increasing as the summer season progresses, from early morning until late evening.

Keel laying of sicily region’s new ro-pax at Fincantieri

Apr 10 2025

FerryThe keel has been laid at Fincantieri for the Sicily Region’s new EUR 114.6 million ro-pax, which will provide service between Lampedusa and Pantelleria. The new Naos-designed vessel will be entirely built in the Palermo shipyard, delivered in 2026, and will serve routes between Sicily and the islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria.

AURORA BOTNIA © Wasaline

Wasaline Q1 2025 financial results

Apr 10 2025

FinanceWasaline reports a first quarter for 2025 with revenue increased by 7.5%, setting a new record for the first quarter of the year. Both passenger traffic for cars and buses reached record levels. The freight business also showed a strong quarter, with a 10% increase. Despite March 2024 being an exceptionally strong month, cargo increased in both the number of units and in tonnage during the first quarter of 2025.

© Fincantieri

Fincantieri and Viking announce the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship and sign contracts for two new units

Apr 10 2025

CruiseFincantieri and Viking announced the first cruise ship in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored onboard for both propulsion and onboard electricity generation, the VIKING LIBRA. The vessel is currently under construction at the Fincantieri Ancona shipyard, with delivery scheduled for late 2026. Fincantieri and Viking also today announced that they have signed an agreement for the construction of two new cruise ships for delivery in 2031.

© Jonas Persson

Color Line 2024 financial results

Apr 10 2025

FinanceIn 2024, Color Line’s parent company Color Group achieved results in line with the peak year 2023. Color Line had a total operating income of NOK 6.7 billion (NOK 6.3 billion), while EBITDA ended at NOK 1.4 billion including one-off effects in 2024, marginally lower than in 2023. The company had an ordinary operating profit (EBIT) of NOK 808 million in 2024, down from NOK 819 million in 2023.

Candela P-12 Nova

The world’s first flying electric ferry deemed a success – Stockholm Expands Service

Apr 10 2025

High-speedAfter a short winter break, the world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry is about to take to the waters of Stockholm again.
New data from autumn operations shows that NOVA is a success – both among passengers and for the climate.

Interferry Releases New Brochure: E-cars on Board – A Safe Passage

Apr 09 2025

Interferry has launched a new resource for its members. The brochure, "E-cars on Board – A Safe Passage," addresses common concerns regarding battery electric vehicle (BEV) safety on ro-pax ferries. It provides clear, concise information based on recent research, including findings from projects such as Lash Fire, in which Interferry actively participated.

Grimaldi Group signs order for nine new ro-pax vessels

Apr 08 2025

FerryAs part of its fleet expansion and renewal program, the Grimaldi Group has commissioned the construction of nine ro-pax vessels from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai). The agreement for these cutting-edge newbuilds is worth a total of USD 1.3 billion. Six vessels will be deployed in the Mediterranean under the Grimaldi Lines and Minoan Lines brands, while three will be operated by Finnlines in the Baltic Sea. Key features include reduced environmental impact and enhanced onboard comfort.

Announcement of the collaboration took place at the 2025 Shippax Ferry Conference

Telenor Maritime and Quvia Collaborate to Advance AI-Driven Connectivity in Cruise and Ferry

Apr 07 2025

Telenor Maritime and Quvia, an AI-powered QoE platform, are collaborating to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to optimize Telenor’s backhaul performance and enhance digital experiences for passengers and crew across the maritime industry.

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HINNØY © Cemre Shipyard

Torghatten Nord takes delivery of HINNØY, Norway’s largest fully electric ferry

Apr 16 2025

ASUKA III © Meyer Werft

NYK Cruises takes delivery of ASUKA III from MEYER WERFT

Apr 10 2025

SOUTH ENABLER © Visentini

SOUTH ENABLER completed sea trials ahead of its May delivery

Apr 15 2025

REGINA BALTICA © Baleària

Baleària expands its connections with Algeria to five weekly services during the summer and begins operating the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route in the second week of May

Apr 10 2025

San Francisco Bay Ferry signs two-ship electric ferry contract with Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

Apr 11 2025

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The world’s first flying electric ferry deemed a success – Stockholm Expands Service

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Lead ship in the series, GNV POLARIS. GNV ORION looks different aft due to higher number of cabins © GSI

GNV ORION delivered to GNV

Apr 16 2025

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