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Keel laying of OCEANIA SONATA in Marghera

feb 05 2026

CruiseFincantieri and Oceania Cruises, a brand of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., celebrated the keel laying of OCEANIA SONATA™, the new next-generation luxury cruise ship, at the Marghera shipyard. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

Sallaum Lines takes delivery of OCEAN LEGACY

feb 05 2026

Ro-roSallaum Lines reveals the delivery of the LNG dual-fuel-capable OCEAN LEGACY, the latest PCTC to join its Ocean Class fleet, arriving just one month after putting OCEAN EXPLORER into service.

Total travel to and from Gotland increased in 2025

feb 05 2026

FerryIn total, 1,758,481 passengers travelled with Destination Gotland during 2025, representing an increase of 1.6% compared with 2024. During the year, 1,335,045 visitors travelled to and from the island, an increase of 0.8% compared with 2024. The growth was primarily seen on the Nynäshamn route, while traffic on the Oskarshamn route remained at a stable level.

Slight increase in ferry passengers through Helsinki

feb 05 2026

PortPort of Helsinki’s total volume of passenger traffic on ferries in 2025 was 9.5 million passengers, 0.9% more than the previous year. The busiest route is between Helsinki and Tallinn. It carried 7.5 million passengers, slightly more than the previous year. The Stockholm route carried 1.7 million passengers and the route between Helsinki and Travemünde transported 167,000 passengers.

Only three months left – time to register to secure your participation (Upd.5 Feb)

feb 05 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.

MISTERØY

First Northern European ferry newbuilding launched at Özata Shipyard

feb 05 2026

FerryÖzata Shipyard in Turkey launched NB101 (TBN MISTERØY) on 3 February. The vessel is expected to be delivered to Torghatten in June this year. MISTERØY will be the first of a total of three 76.8-metre ferries, each equipped with a 1,960-kWh battery pack, to be built by the yard for Torghatten.

RISVÆR

Second hull for Norleds new Træna contract left Turkey

feb 05 2026

FerryThe hull of RISVÆR, the second of a total of four 84.5-metre ferries for Norled, left Tersan Shipyard, Turkey, under tow on 1 February, bound for Tersan Havyard in Norway, where the hull will be fully outfitted. SØHOLMEN, the first vessel in the series, which is equipped with 8 MWh battery packs, is in the final stages of outfitting in Norway.

Auckland’s first plug-in hybrid electric fast ferry set to enter service

feb 05 2026

High-speedAuckland city’s first plug-in hybrid electric fast ferry has completed sea trials and will soon enter service on the busy Auckland to Devonport commuter route. The vessel achieved a top speed of 36 knots on all-electric mode, surpassing expectations. Designed by Incat Crowther, built by Q-West Boat Builders with systems integration by Hamilton Jet, the operationally flexible 32-metre vessel is the first in a fleet of two new electric hybrid fast ferries that will be operated by Fullers360 for Auckland Transport.

Strategic joint-venture to establish a RoRo terminal in Singapore

feb 04 2026

Ro-roMitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and PSA Singapore (PSA) have announced the formation of a joint-venture RoRo terminal in Singapore. The joint-venture terminal is currently subject to regulatory approval and is expected to commence operations in the first half of this year. As Southeast Asia's largest automotive transhipment hub, Singapore is a key gateway connecting Asia to major global markets.

Ports of Stockholm show positive numbers for 2025

feb 04 2026

PortPorts of Stockholm had a positive 2025, strengthening its position as a major Baltic hub. Passenger numbers rose across the board, with ferry occupancy increasing by 2% (nearly 7 million travelers) and cruise passenger numbers surging by 30% to 256,000. Freight volumes remained stable at 7.5 million tonnes, securing the supply of goods for the Greater Stockholm region.

Representatives from the Port of Gdansk, Port of Karlshamn, and POLSCA Baltic Ferries

POLSCA Baltic Ferries expands its route network with a new Gdansk–Karlshamn service

feb 04 2026

FerryThe newly established company POLSCA S.A. is implementing another stage in the development of a joint brand bringing together Polish ferry operators. An agreement has been signed regarding the launch of a new ferry connection on the Gdansk–Karlshamn route, in cooperation with the Port of Karlshamn and the Port of Gdansk.

LEEVSTEN © Frank Behling

Siem Shipping extends charter to Cotunav by a further three years

feb 04 2026

Ro-roCotunav has had its charter of the 4,076 lanemetre RoRo vessel LEEVSTEN from Siem Shipping extended by a further 36 months. The extension was fixed in January 2026. Siem Shipping took over LEEVSTEN as a newbuilding from the then FSG shipyard in Flensburg in 2019 and has since chartered the vessel out to Cotunav. Initially for 12 months, then 36 months - and now for an additional 36 months.

Wärtsilä to further expand its production capacity in Finland by 35% to meet global increase in demand in energy and marine

feb 04 2026

Wärtsilä will invest approximately EUR 140 million to further expand its production capacity by 35% at its technology centre, Sustainable Technology Hub (STH) in Vaasa, Finland and associated global supply chain.
This expansion will increase Wärtsilä’s industrial capacity and strengthen the capacity of the associated global supply chain, positioning Wärtsilä to meet growing market demand in energy and marine.

ISLANDER © Maritime Photographic

Brittany Ferries reports surge in 2026 bookings for Guernsey routes

feb 04 2026

FerryBrittany Ferries has announced that forward bookings for 2026 are currently tracking 33% ahead of the same period last year. The operator reports that 60,880 passengers are already booked to travel before the end of October across routes connecting Guernsey with Poole, Portsmouth, and Saint-Malo.

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.

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