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Rollback for Hull 102 as Incat's electric trio for Molslinjen takes shape

jul 03 2026

High-speedTasmanian shipbuilder Incat has rolled back Hull 102 at its Prince of Wales Bay shipyard in Hobart, marking a major construction milestone for the first of three 129-metre battery-electric fast ferries on order for Danish operator Molslinjen. The operation, completed on 3 July, clears the way for the installation of the vessel's passenger deck superstructure.

Oceanbird completes installation and sea trials of Wing560 on TIRRANNA car carrier

jul 02 2026

Ro-roOceanbird has completed the installation and initial sea trials of its Wing560 wind propulsion system aboard the Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier TIRRANNA, marking a significant milestone in the commercialization of wind-assisted shipping technology.

Molslinjen cuts HAMMERSHUS overhaul time with Wärtsilä exchange parts

jul 02 2026

FerryDanish operator Molslinjen has completed a major 32,000-hour engine overhaul on the RoPax ferry HAMMERSHUS within a 14-day dry-docking window, using Wärtsilä's Exchange Parts service to install pre-overhauled cylinder packages rather than reconditioning the removed components on site.

Kelsian wins Auckland ferry contracts and acquires Belaire Ferries

jul 02 2026

FerryKelsian Group Limited has been awarded new long-term passenger ferry contracts in Auckland, New Zealand, and has agreed to acquire local operator Belaire Ferries Limited, marking the Australian transport group's entry into the New Zealand market.

Illustration of the new TUSTUMENA © AMHS

Thoma-Sea named apparent low bidder for TUSTUMENA replacement at USD 350 million

jul 02 2026

FerryThe Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has identified Louisiana-based Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors as the apparent low bidder to build the Tustumena Replacement Vessel (TRV) for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), following a public bid of USD 349,996,251.

VOLCÁN DE TIMANFAYA will become the most modern addtion of the four © Frank Lose

Baleària completes Armas Trasmediterránea takeover with Strait and Alborán assets

jul 02 2026

FerryBaleària has closed the acquisition of the Alborán and Strait perimeters of Naviera Armas Trasmediterránea, adding four vessels and a portfolio of route concessions after clearing the competition authorities in both Spain and Morocco.

Change at the top of the Meyer Werft group

jul 02 2026

YardThe Chairman of the Management Board (CEO) of Meyer Werft GmbH, Bernd Eikens, will leave the company on 30 June 2026 and retire. As announced at the end of 2025, André Walter will succeed him on 1 July 2026 and will lead the company together with Ralf Schmitz (Chief Restructuring Officer) and Jörg Heidelberg (Chief Operating Officer).

Grimaldi takes delivery of the GRANDE ORIENTE

jul 01 2026

Ro-roThe Grimaldi Group took delivery of its new vessel GRANDE ORIENTE. Built by China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu, she is the Neapolitan shipping group's twelfth ammonia-ready PCTC, designed for future conversion to ammonia as a zero-carbon alternative fuel.

POLSCA Baltic Ferries launches new Gdansk–Karlshamn route

jul 01 2026

FerryPOLSCA Baltic Ferries is expanding its Baltic Sea network with a new ferry service between Gdansk, Poland, and Karlshamn, Sweden, with the first sailing scheduled for 6 July 2026.

Marine battery maker AYK Energy seals nine-vessel deal with Grimaldi Group

jul 01 2026

FerryAYK Energy announced a major contract with Grimaldi Group to supply its 2,073 kWh OrionAN marine battery systems to each of the nine next-generation RoPax vessels, for a total battery capacity of 18,657 kWh across the fleet.

ClassNK launches world's first notation for ship construction carbon footprint

jul 01 2026

Japanese classification society ClassNK has introduced what it describes as the world's first notation to visualise greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated during ship construction. The new notation, "a-EA (CFP)", confirms that a vessel's carbon footprint (CFP) during construction has been calculated and independently verified by a third party.

Baleària Canarias adds highest-capacity RoRo vessel in Canary Islands history

jul 01 2026

Ro-roBaleària Canarias has taken delivery of JOSEFINA DE LA TORRE, described by the company as the RoRo vessel with the highest historical cargo capacity ever operated in the Canary Islands. The ship, with capacity for 4,000 lane metres of cargo, significantly increases weekly freight capacity between the archipelago and the port of Cádiz.

MOL and IBM Japan launch AI platform to revolutionize vessel operations

jul 01 2026

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and IBM Japan have announced the joint development and launch of a cutting-edge AI-powered platform designed to enhance decision-making and safety in vessel operations. The new system, now live, is centered on MOL’s Safety Operation Supporting Center (SOSC), which oversees the safe navigation of MOL-affiliated vessels worldwide.

Brittany Ferries to sell two ships and close routes from late 2026

jun 30 2026

FerryBrittany Ferries has announced fleet and route changes for late 2026, citing rising costs from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), outstanding Covid-era loan repayments, and competition on the Eastern Channel.

CMAL takes ownership of remaining Cemre vessels to safeguard delivery for island communities

jun 29 2026

FerryCaledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has taken ownership of the three remaining vessels under construction at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey as a precautionary measure to support their completion and delivery to Scotland's island communities.

BOS Power to supply shoreside batteries for Molslinjen's Kattegat electrification

jun 29 2026

High-speedMolslinjen has selected Nordic energy storage specialist BOS Power to deliver the two large shoreside battery packs that will power its forthcoming electric high-speed ferries on the Kattegat route between Jutland and Zealand.

Construction underway on US-designed and built 48-metre catamaran ferry for Hy-Line Cruises

jun 26 2026

High-speedConstruction on a new 48-metre, bespoke catamaran passenger ferry designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther for US operator Hy-Line Cruises is now underway. The new vessel, which is being built by Midship Marine in Louisiana, will operate on Hy-Line Cruise’s critical tourism and commercial routes connecting Hyannis, Massachusetts, with the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Port of Trelleborg invests in new RoRo berth

jun 25 2026

PortSweden's Port of Trelleborg has taken the next step in its relocation to the new port, awarding Skanska a contract to rebuild part of the existing commercial quay into a new RoRo ferry berth.
The works cover 250 metres of the 500-metre-long quay and will create ferry berth 14. The new berth is being configured for modern RoRo operation and will be fitted with five side fenders plus a bulb fender to ensure efficient and safe calls.

Volkswagen to sell majority stake in engine maker Everllence to Bain Capital

jun 25 2026

The Volkswagen Group has entered into an exclusive arrangement with private investment firm Bain Capital for the sale of a majority stake in Everllence, formerly known as MAN Energy Solutions, in a leveraged buy-out generating proceeds of approximately EUR 7.4 billion. Under the agreement, Volkswagen will transfer 51 per cent of its shares, while retaining a 49 per cent holding in the medium term. The transaction is intended to strengthen Volkswagen's financial position as it pursues its transformation, while streamlining the group's investment portfolio. A decision on the use of the proceeds is to be taken at a later date.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen extends shipping contract with a major auto manufacturer into 2031

jun 25 2026

Ro-roWallenius Wilhelmsen has agreed to an early three-year extension of a contract with a leading European auto manufacturer. The extension will run from mid-2028 to mid-2031 with an estimated value of the contract extension of around USD 420m on top of the remaining initial value of around USD 180m.

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Rollback for Hull 102 as Incat's electric trio for Molslinjen takes shape

Oceanbird completes installation and sea trials of Wing560 on TIRRANNA car carrier

Molslinjen cuts HAMMERSHUS overhaul time with Wärtsilä exchange parts

Kelsian wins Auckland ferry contracts and acquires Belaire Ferries

Thoma-Sea named apparent low bidder for TUSTUMENA replacement at USD 350 million

Baleària completes Armas Trasmediterránea takeover with Strait and Alborán assets

Change at the top of the Meyer Werft group

Grimaldi takes delivery of the GRANDE ORIENTE

POLSCA Baltic Ferries launches new Gdansk–Karlshamn route

Marine battery maker AYK Energy seals nine-vessel deal with Grimaldi Group

ClassNK launches world's first notation for ship construction carbon footprint

Baleària Canarias adds highest-capacity RoRo vessel in Canary Islands history

MOL and IBM Japan launch AI platform to revolutionize vessel operations

Brittany Ferries to sell two ships and close routes from late 2026

CMAL takes ownership of remaining Cemre vessels to safeguard delivery for island communities

BOS Power to supply shoreside batteries for Molslinjen's Kattegat electrification

Construction underway on US-designed and built 48-metre catamaran ferry for Hy-Line Cruises

Port of Trelleborg invests in new RoRo berth

Volkswagen to sell majority stake in engine maker Everllence to Bain Capital

Wallenius Wilhelmsen extends shipping contract with a major auto manufacturer into 2031

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