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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.

VIKING GLORY © Viking Line

Viking Line continues its major investment in biogas

feb 03 2026

FerryViking Line is starting 2026 by renewing its offer of travel and transport powered by a high share of renewable European biogas. After multiplying the use of biofuel tenfold last year, Viking Line has now secured another year at the same ambitious level.

Draft IMO workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships

feb 03 2026

IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) has finalised a workplan to develop a safety regulatory framework for ships using new technologies and alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The draft workplan will be submitted to the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111) for approval in May 2026.

SF Bay Ferry’s completed its best January ever with a record 229,000 passengers

feb 03 2026

High-speed SF Bay Ferry ridership hit a major milestone in January, exceeding 106% of 2019 levels, the agency’s highest monthly recovery mark. It also marks the second consecutive month in which SF Bay Ferry exceeded its 2019 ridership for the same month after the agency hit 100.1% of December 2019 ridership last month.

FINLANDIA © Frank Lose

ShoreLink to electrify Eckerö Line’s Helsinki–Tallinn route with automated charging solutions

feb 02 2026

FerryShoreLink will provide two 6.5 MVA ChargeLink solutions to Eckerö Line’s FINLANDIA, supporting Rederi Ab Eckerö Group's efforts to reduce emissions on the busy Helsinki–Tallinn route. The solution will enable onboard battery systems to be charged at both the Port of Helsinki and the Port of Tallinn, facilitating high-frequency passenger and freight operations between the two cities.

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GNV takes delivery of GNV AURORA, the company’s second LNG ship

jan 30 2026

FerryGNV announced that GNV AURORA, the second LNG-powered unit in the company's fleet, has been delivered from Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China. The ship will soon leave for the Mediterranean and, once the final fittings have been completed, will enter service at the beginning of April, operating on the Genoa-Palermo route on a daily basis.

FUTURE WAY

Wallenius vessels WAY FORWARD and FUTURE WAY achieve top rating for energy efficiency

jan 29 2026

Ro-roThe first two vessels in the Sleipner concept – WAY FORWARD and FUTURE WAY – have, after just over a year in operation, demonstrated excellent performance, low fuel consumption, and CII values far below current requirement levels. This means they emit significantly less CO2 per transported unit than the average for comparable vessels, placing them comfortably in the highest energy efficiency class (A) according to the IMO’s international classification.

Royal Caribbean Group achieves significant growth in 2025

jan 29 2026

FinanceRoyal Caribbean Group has concluded 2025 with a major financial surge, reporting total revenues of USD 17.9 billion compared to USD 16.5 billion in 2024. Net income also saw a substantial increase, rising to USD 4.3 billion for the full year 2025, up from USD 2.9 billion the year prior.

Royal Caribbean Group places orders for new Discovery Class ships at Chantiers de l'Atlantique

jan 29 2026

CruiseRoyal Caribbean Group announced a series of agreements with the Chantiers de l'Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France to secure the construction of its new Discovery Class ships. The agreements include two firm ship orders with options for four additional ships. The first ship in the class is set to debut in 2029, while the second ship is scheduled to be delivered in 2032.

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jan 22 2026

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jan 29 2026

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