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GNV VIRGO Completes Sea Trials as GNV’s First LNG-Powered Ship

Aug 31 2025

FerryGNV announced that GNV VIRGO, its first LNG-powered ship, has successfully completed sea trials and is expected to be delivered to the shipowner later this year, 11 months ahead of schedule. GNV VIRGO is the third ro-pax vessel ordered from Guangzhou Shipyard International in Guangzhou, China, as part of a rapidly progressing growth programme that will see the company's fleet add eight new vessels between 2025 and 2030, including GNV POLARIS and GNV ORION, already in operation.

Geiranger Fjordservice Acquires One Of Three Electric Catamarans Available From Brødrene Aa

Aug 30 2025

High-speedGeiranger Fjordservice has secured one of the three Brødrene Aa vessels originally ordered by Norled, strengthening its fleet with a significantly larger sightseeing vessel. The travel company, based in Stranda, will also be looking to expand its workforce to meet the demands of the new addition.

Damen launches latest Island Class for BC Ferries

Aug 29 2025

FerryOn 27 August, Damen Shipyards Group launched the latest Island Class ferry for Canada’s BC Ferries. The vessel is the second of four Island Class vessels currently under construction at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania. Once operational, the ferries will provide low emission services connecting coastal communities along the coast of British Columbia.

More Details Revealed On Molslinjen’s Groundbreaking New Electric Catamarans

Aug 29 2025

High-speedThe construction of Molslinjen’s new electric giant catamarans is now underway at the Incat shipyard in Tasmania. The yard has also revealed design proposals for the fully electric vessels – and they promise to be both impressive and powerful. The two ferries - and probably also a third ferry before the turn of the year 2027-2028 will be responsible for a green transition and replace the diesel-powered catamarans for the route between Jutland and Zealand.

Oceanbird Unveils World’s First Full-Scale Rigid Wing Sail – Wing 560

Aug 29 2025

Oceanbird marked a milestone in the decarbonisation of global shipping with the official launch of its first full-scale rigid wing sail, the Wing 560. Standing 40 metres high and 14 metres wide, the sail was inaugurated at Oresund DryDocks in Landskrona in the presence of Sweden’s Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson.

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David Wallgren new Business Unit Manager for Hogia Ports & Shipping

Aug 29 2025

Hogia has appointed David Wallgren as the new Managing Director of Hogia Ferry Systems and Business Unit Manager for its newly established transport sector, Ports & Shipping. He joins from the DFDS Group, bringing over 25 years of experience in port and shipping operations. In his new role, he will lead the development of the sector, which develops IT solutions for terminal and shipping operations.”

Artist’s Impression of Teeside GigaPark, Battery Storage Project on Sembcorp Utilities’ Wilton International Site

NatPower Launches GBP 1 Billion Teesside GigaPark to Power UK’s Largest Battery Storage and Port Electrification Project

Aug 29 2025

NatPower UK has announced plans for the Teesside GigaPark, a landmark GBP 1 billion clean energy project at Wilton International in Redcar. In partnership with Sembcorp Utilities (UK) Limited, the development will deliver one of the largest and longest-duration battery energy storage systems in the UK—a 1 GW facility capable of storing up to 8 GWh of renewable energy.

Nearly 165,000 Travelled with BIRKA GOTLAND During the Summer

Aug 29 2025

CruiseAlmost 165,000 travellers chose the Baltic Sea's only dedicated cruise ship, BIRKA GOTLAND, during June, July, and August 2025. Compared to summer 2024, 6,000 more visited Visby, while families with children on board increased by 27 per cent.

JAMES JOYCE © George Holland

Irish Continental Group Half-Year Profits Surge Despite Port Disruption and Rising Green Costs

Aug 28 2025

FinanceIrish Continental Group (ICG) reported revenues of EUR 309.9 million for the six months to 30 June, up 8.5% on last year. EBITDA rose 10.5% to EUR 54.9 million, while operating profit jumped 41% to EUR 24.6 million. Profit before tax climbed 40% to EUR 20.5 million.

Grimaldi Group Takes Delivery of Ammonia-Ready Car Carrier GRANDE SHANGHAI

Aug 28 2025

Ro-roGrimaldi Group took delivery of the GRANDE SHANGHAI, the first of ten next-generation PCTC units commissioned from China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu. Of these, the first five units can carry 9,000 CEU’s, while the following five will offer an even higher capacity of up to 9,800 CEU.

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Color Group Reports Slightly Weakened Six-Month Results

Aug 28 2025

FinanceColor Group achieved operating revenues of close to NOK 2.9 billion in the first half of 2025, which was NOK 30 million lower than in 2024. Profit before ordinary depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for the period was NOK 255 million, compared to NOK 389 million in 2024 (The result for the first half of 2024 included a one-off gain of NOK 45 million as a result of the ONS Ship Finance transaction). During the first half of the year, the company carried just under 1.6 million passengers and about 76,000 freight units (12-m equivalents).

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New Rønne Port Design Challenges Ferries

Aug 28 2025

FerryThe new design of the Port of Rønne challenges the conventional ferries. This is shown by the simulations that Bornholmslinjen has carried out together with the Port of Rønne and Niras. The simulations show that HAMMERSHUS can no longer safely sail in and out of the port in winds of up to 23 metres per second in certain wind directions – instead, the limit should be 18 metres per second, the report recommends.

Viking Line To Boost Biogas Use – Will Provide Option Of Fossil-Free Maritime Transport On All Routes

Aug 28 2025

FerryFor the first time, Viking Line’s passengers and cargo customers will all have the opportunity to travel fossil-free since the company is significantly increasing its use of biofuel. Viking Line has been working in collaboration with the energy company Gasum for a number of years to develop the market for biofuel.

The Grimaldi Group on the Port of Trieste: More competition is an opportunity for Italy and Europe

Aug 27 2025

Grimaldi Group statement: In response to recent articles in the press concerning the potential threat to Trieste’s status as a “model port,” the Grimaldi Group firmly rejects the statements reported by Shipmag and attributed to Samer, claiming that “the Italian Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport and the Port System Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea are ordering DFDS to make room for Grimaldi vessels.”

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DFDS Expand Baltic Ferry Services Through Space Charter Agreement With TT-Line

Aug 26 2025

FerryDFDS and TT Line have entered into a space charter agreement on three ferry routes in the Baltic Sea. With the agreement, DFDS will increase the number of sailings offered between Klaipeda and Karlshamn, as well as bring new services to Trelleborg and Travemünde.

Baleària finalises the agreement to acquire Armas Trasmediterránea

Aug 25 2025

Baleària has reached an agreement with the owners of Armas Trasmediterránea to acquire its business in the Canary Islands and Alboran Sea, as well as part of the Strait of Gibraltar, the majority of which has been acquired by DFDS. The deal, which is still pending approval from the Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC), includes the management of 15 ships and the operation of a number of maritime routes, as well as the integration of 1,500 shore and fleet employees.

LOCHMOR successfully launched at Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova, Turkey © Brian Fulton

First Little Minch Ferry Successfully Launched

Aug 24 2025

FerryLOCHMOR, the first of two new vessels for the Little Minch routes, was launched on 23rd of August at Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova, Turkey.

Incat Crowther Commissioned To Design New Passenger Vessel For Cruise Whitsundays

Aug 20 2025

High-speedIncat Crowther has been commissioned by Cruise Whitsundays, part of Australia’s leading experiential tourism group Journey Beyond, to design a new, state-of-the-art passenger vessel. Incat Crowther’s scope of work includes the vessel design, tender process for the construction and advice on procurement and commercial processes. The new 36-metre vessel will be built by Austal Vietnam.

EU Entry-Exit System will come into force on 12 October 2025

Aug 20 2025

The EU Entry-Exit System (EES) is set to go live on 12 October 2025. This critical development will significantly impact ferry operators connecting third countries to the Schengen Area. The EES is an automated IT system designed to electronically record the entry and exit of non-EU citizens at external borders. This means capturing biometrics – fingerprints and facial images – for all third-country nationals aged 12 or older who are entering the EU for short stays.

COTE DES DUNES and COTE DES FLANDRES © Frank Lose

DFDS Q2 2025 Interim Report And July Volumes

Aug 20 2025

FinanceDFDS delivered Q2 2025 revenue of DKK 7.8bn, up 3%, but EBIT dropped 69% to DKK 163m, mainly due to continued challenges in Mediterranean operations. Adjusted free cash flow reached DKK 538m, while CO2 ferry emission intensity was reduced by 4.1%. The full-year EBIT outlook has been lowered to DKK 0.8–1.0bn, with revenue growth of around 5% and free cash flow guidance unchanged at DKK 1.0bn.

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