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Welcome to the 2024 Shippax Ferry Conference, 13-15 May 2024!

Sep 22 2023

It is with great pleasure we invite you to take part in the 2024 Shippax Ferry Conference, the 21st annual onboard ferry conference organized by Shippax.

Andy Millar - CMAL's site supervisor at Cemre presses the button to cut the first steel for Little Minch ferries

Steel cut and keel laying for CMAL’s Little Minch ferries

Sep 22 2023

FerryCeremonies were held at the Turkish Cemre shipyard for CMAL’s two new Little Minch ferries. The keel was laid for the first vessel, while the first steel was cut for its sister ship. The ferries are expected to be delivered in June and October 2025.

EXPLORA I was delivered by Fincantieri in July 2023 © Fincantieri

MSC confirms order for two new hydrogen-powered cruise to its Explora Journeys fleet

Sep 21 2023

CruiseThe cruise division of MSC Group confirmed firm orders for two hydrogen-powered cruise ships for its luxury travel brand Explora Journeys with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The deal completes a total investment of EUR 3.5 billion in six luxury ships for Explora Journeys. The contracts are subject to access to financing as per industry practice.

L to R: Christophe Mathieu, Brittany Ferries CEO and Interferry Director; Benito Nuñez, Director General for Merchant Marine/Spanish Transport Ministry; and Lorenzo Matacena, Chair of Shortsea Committee of Italian Shipowners Association Confitarma

Interferry calls for pan-European eco-bonus system for ferry shipping

Sep 21 2023

Global trade association Interferry – representing more than 270 companies and some 1,200 individual members from over 40 countries – co-hosted a workshop at the European Shipping Summit this week, together with the shipping associations from Cyprus, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.

OSLOFJORD © Fjord Line

Fjord Line will no longer operate the Sandefjord – Strömstad route

Sep 20 2023

FerryFjord Line will no longer operate the ferry route between Sandefjord in Norway and Strömstad in Sweden, as the route does not support Fjord Line's vision and long-term strategy. Fjord Line sees this as a strategic move to concentrate operations around the routes between Norway and Denmark.

Kristian Durhuus, CEO Molslinjen

ForSea becomes Öresundslinjen

Sep 20 2023

FerryThe name change to Öresundslinjen is a step towards integration with Molslinjen. The investment that ForSea began with investments in customer experience, service offering and sustainability is what Öresundslinjen continues to build on.

EUROPALINK © Jukka Huotari

EUROPALINK is back in Malmö and flying the Swedish flag

Sep 19 2023

FerryFinnlines’ EUROPALINK has returned to Malmö and rejoined the Swedish flag, which is important not least for Swedish security of supply in the event of a crisis. The reflagging ceremony was carried out on 18 September 2023 by Finnlines Ship Management AB’s CEO Thomas Doepel, Finnlines’ Line Manager Antonio Raimo, the Ship’s Master Jan Isberg and the Chair of the Regional Executive Committee in Skåne Carl Johan Sonesson.

Ronny Moriana (MD FRS Iberia), Götz Becker (CEO FRS) and Tim Gädecken (MD FRS Iberia) in Front of LEVANTE JET © FRS

FRS sells subsidiary FRS Iberia to DFDS

Sep 17 2023

DFDS has entered into an agreement to acquire FRS Iberia/Maroc, a division of the German short-sea ferry company FRS GmbH & Co. KG. FRS Iberia/Maroc operates three short-sea ferry routes across the Strait of Gibraltar connecting Spain and Morocco.

Shippax will host the 2024 Shippax Ferry Conference onboard BALTIC QUEEN © Christian Costa

BALTIC QUEEN returns to regular traffic following a two-week maintenance break

Sep 15 2023

FerryTallink Grupp’s Tallinn-Stockholm route vessel BALTIC QUEEN will return to her regular route and operations on 15 September 2023. The vessel which will host the Shippax Ferry Conference in 2024 has spent two weeks at the BLRT shipyard in Naantali, Finland for maintenance and upgrades.

La Meridionale takeover by CMA CGM details released

Sep 15 2023

FerryCMA CGM officially took over La Meridionale on 31 May, but details of the deal were at the time kept under wraps.

SEK 33 million financial support proposed for Gotland's ferry traffic

Sep 13 2023

Freight and ticket prices for ferry traffic to and from Gotland have increased. To ease the situation, the Swedish government proposes financial support of SEK 33 million for 2023 for ferry traffic to and from Gotland. The aid is subject to rapid approval from the European Commission.

Isles of Scilly Steamship Group names Piriou as the preferred builder for its its new passenger and cargo vessels

Sep 13 2023

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has named Piriou as its preferred shipbuilder to build and deliver two new vessels for the Group. In April, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group announced a private financing solution for the replacement of the vessels and the intent to select a preferred shipyard. This announcement continues the next stage of the Group’s plan.

Stena NewMax © Stena Line

Wärtsilä solutions chosen for world’s first methanol fuelled hybrid ro-ro vessels

Sep 13 2023

Ro-roWärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for two new hybrid ro-ro vessels. The ships are being built at the China Merchants Jinling shipyard (Weihai) Co., Ltd for Stena RoRo. The ships will be the world’s first methanol fuelled hybrid ro-ro vessels and will operate in the Stena Line Irish Sea system. Part of the order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 2023, while the remaining order was booked in Q3 2023.

Scandlines’ new zero direct emissions ferry approaching launching

Sep 13 2023

FerryPreparations are running at full speed full speed: at the Cemre shipyard in Turkey and at the ferry terminals in Puttgarden and Rødby, everything is currently being prepared for the deployment of Scandlines’ new zero direct emissions freight ferry. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the ferry will be launched.

SEAGARD © Bore

Smyril Line expands fleet with SEAGARD from Bore

Sep 12 2023

Ro-roSmyril Line has purchased the ro-ro ship SEAGARD from Bore Ltd. The vessel will be renamed GLYVURSNES and handed over in the first week of January 2024.

DFDS August volumes: Freight closing in further on 2022, passengers up 3%

Sep 12 2023

Total freight volumes in August 2023 were 4.6% below 2022. Volumes were 1.6% below 2022 adjusted for Channel. The number of passengers increased 2.8% driven by more passengers in all three passenger areas.

GBP 19.8m grant for Portsmouth International Port decarbonisation project

Sep 11 2023

FerryPortsmouth International Port has been awarded GBP 19.8m from the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure competition (ZEVI), funded by UK Government and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. The grant will allow them to embark on a major decarbonisation project with Brittany Ferries, alongside the University of Portsmouth, MSE International, B4T, IOTICS and Swanbarton.

bound4blue raises EUR 22.4 million from the European Commission, major corporate investors and VC

Sep 08 2023

bound4blue, the European technology developer of automated wind-assisted propulsion systems for the maritime transport based in Spain, has secured a EUR 15.9 million Series A funding round led by GTT Strategic Ventures, with the participation of the EIC Fund (European Innovation Council), Shift4Good, Louis Dreyfus Company Ventures, the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, Sun Returns, Kai Capital and existing investors including the Ocean Born Foundation and CDTI (Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation) through the co-investment initiative of Innvierte program.

VALIANT LADY © Frank Jensen

Virgin Voyages announces USD 550 million capital raise

Sep 08 2023

CruiseVirgin Voyages has closed on a USD 550 million capital raise to accelerate its growth plans. The funding round was led by funds managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management and also includes additional capital from existing investors including Virgin Group and Bain Capital. The new funding raise will enable Virgin Voyages to strengthen its financial position while supporting the brand’s rapid expansion into international markets, with a relentless focus on creating an outstanding and innovative customer experience.

The fully electric ferry ELLEN suffered from a minor battery room fire on 11 July due to thermal runaway in three of the 20 battery strings. ELLEN will be out of service for the rest of the year © Peter Therkildsen

TT Club: Fire not the only danger with lithium-ion batteries

Sep 08 2023

TT Club, the specialist international freight insurance provider is seeking greater emphasis on the critical dangers of toxic gas emissions associated with lithium-ion battery fires. The failure of such batteries has the potential to occur with no prior warning, or with such speed that there is typically no time to react to any warning signs.

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Kristian Durhuus, CEO Molslinjen

ForSea becomes Öresundslinjen

Sep 20 2023

OSLOFJORD © Fjord Line

Fjord Line will no longer operate the Sandefjord – Strömstad route

Sep 20 2023

Scandlines’ new zero direct emissions ferry approaching launching

Sep 13 2023

SEAGARD © Bore

Smyril Line expands fleet with SEAGARD from Bore

Sep 12 2023

Shippax will host the 2024 Shippax Ferry Conference onboard BALTIC QUEEN © Christian Costa

BALTIC QUEEN returns to regular traffic following a two-week maintenance break

Sep 15 2023

Ronny Moriana (MD FRS Iberia), Götz Becker (CEO FRS) and Tim Gädecken (MD FRS Iberia) in Front of LEVANTE JET © FRS

FRS sells subsidiary FRS Iberia to DFDS

Sep 17 2023

Isles of Scilly Steamship Group names Piriou as the preferred builder for its its new passenger and cargo vessels

Sep 13 2023

EXPLORA I was delivered by Fincantieri in July 2023 © Fincantieri

MSC confirms order for two new hydrogen-powered cruise to its Explora Journeys fleet

Sep 21 2023

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