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SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V © Marko Hanninen

TT-Line writes down Spirit of Tasmania ferries and terminals

okt 25 2026

FinanceTT-Line, the Tasmanian state-owned operator of the Spirit of Tasmania service, reported an accounting loss of AUD 723 million for the 2025–26 financial year in its annual report, mainly as a result of AUD 646.9 million in asset write-downs. The operating profit was AUD 1.5 million. The new SPIRIT OF TASMANIA IV and V were written down from AUD 1.086 billion to AUD 717.9 million, and the old SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I and II from AUD 174.3 million to AUD 87.5 million.

Work starts on new Viking Line quay in Turku

okt 25 2026

PortThe Port of Turku has started building a new S2 quay for Viking Line at the Fregatti terminal, with Oteran Oy as main contractor. Work began at the turn of September and October and is due to be completed in 2028.

Fuel and emissions costs cut Eckerö's third-quarter result

okt 25 2026

FinanceRederiaktiebolaget Eckerö's operating result fell to EUR 10.0 million in the third quarter, from EUR 15.9 million a year earlier, as energy costs rose by EUR 4.8 million, according to its interim report published on 23 October. Revenue was EUR 73.0 million (EUR 72.8 million), and the result after tax was EUR 7.6 million (EUR 12.2 million).

DALMACIJA, bought from Fjord Line in 2024 © Frank Lose

Jadrolinija's DALMACIJA out of service until January

okt 25 2026

FerryJadrolinija announced that all sailings with DALMACIJA are cancelled until 5 January 2027 because of ongoing technical problems. The ship suffered an engine failure in mid-August, which led to cancellations on her routes from Split to Ancona and Bari and from Dubrovnik to Bari.

VILLA DE AGAETE © Frank Lose

Algeciras–Ceuta line and VILLA DE AGAETE to be sold and operated under the Ceuta Link brand

okt 25 2026

High-speedCaflaja, which operates Armas Trasmediterránea's remaining Algeciras–Ceuta business, said that it has signed a binding agreement to sell the route together with the fast ferry VILLA DE AGAETE. The buyer has not been named, however Spanish newspaper El Conciso reports that Trasmapi, part of the Sercomisa group, is the likely buyer.

Illustration of ALVARA © Phoenix Reisen

Phoenix Reisen buys INSIGNIA from Oceania Cruises

okt 25 2026

CruisePhoenix Reisen announced that it has bought the 1998-built INSIGNIA from Oceania Cruises and will operate her as ALVARA from November 2027. Terms were not disclosed.

BURSZTYN UNITY. (Earlier photo, not from delivery) © POLSCA Baltic Ferries

Remontowa delivers BURSZTYN UNITY to Polskie Promy

okt 25 2026

FerryRemontowa Shipbuilding in Gdansk handed over the RoPax BURSZTYN UNITY to Polskie Promy on 23 October. She is the second ship in a series of three and will join her sister JANTAR UNITY on the Swinoujscie–Ystad route under the POLSCA Baltic Ferries brand.

ESPAÑA 2030

Armón floats out Baleària's electric fast ferry ESPAÑA 2030

okt 25 2026

High-speedAstilleros Armón floated out ESPAÑA 2030, the first of two battery-electric fast catamarans for Baleària, in Gijón on 24 October. The 87-metre ship is built for the Tarifa–Tangier route and is due to enter service in summer 2027 after dock and sea trials.

Uljanik shipyard

Kuzey Star completes takeover of Croatia’s Uljanik shipyard

okt 23 2026

YardTurkish shipbuilder Kuzey Star Shipyard has signed the agreement to acquire Uljanik Brodogradnja 1856, the shipyard in Pula, Croatia, following the conclusion of the tender process.
The sale and share transfer agreement covering the majority stake was signed by Milan Plecaš, manager of Croatia’s Centre for Restructuring and Sale (CERP), on behalf of the Croatian state, and Tuncay Imral, chairman of the board, on behalf of Kuzey Star Shipyard Denizcilik.

World’s largest battery-electric ship CHINA ZORRILLA enters service on the River Plate

okt 23 2026

High-speedBuquebus has put CHINA ZORRILLA into commercial service between Buenos Aires and Colonia, making the 130-metre Incat-built catamaran the largest battery-electric ship in operation in the world. The vessel, built as Hull 096 by Incat Tasmania for its long-standing customer, has completed her maiden commercial crossing of the River Plate between Argentina and Uruguay. Her entry into service followed an official launch ceremony in Buenos Aires on 21 October.

VIKING GRACE © Søren Lund Hviid

Energy costs weigh on Viking Line’s summer quarter

okt 22 2026

FinanceViking Line reported a net profit of EUR 25.1 million for the third quarter of 2026, down from EUR 29.3 million in the same quarter last year, as persistently high energy prices offset stable peak-season demand. Sales amounted to EUR 154.9 million, up 1.6% from EUR 152.5 million in Q3 2025, while operating income fell to EUR 25.5 million from EUR 28.7 million.

ROMANTIKA © Karl Korgmaa

Tallink Grupp lifts summer quarter profit up 7.4% to EUR 43.8 million

okt 22 2026

FinanceAS Tallink Grupp reported a net profit of EUR 43.8 million for the third quarter of 2026, up 7.4% from EUR 40.8 million in the same quarter last year. Sales revenue rose 5.8% to EUR 246.7 million, compared with EUR 233.1 million in Q3 2025. Passenger numbers increased by 2.8% to 1.82 million, up from 1.77 million a year earlier. Cargo volumes grew by nearly 8%.

AURORA BOTNIA. © Wasaline

Wasaline signs biogas agreement for locally produced biogas

okt 22 2026

FerryWasaline has signed an agreement with St1 Biokraft for the supply of 42 GWh of liquefied biogas (LBG) per year. Deliveries will begin in January 2028 and will take place in connection with the bunkering of AURORA BOTNIA in Vaasa.

SIEM ARISTOTLE. © Seven Yield

Seven Yield secures five-year charters for two Siem PCTCs

okt 22 2026

Ro-roThe Luxembourg-based Seven Yield has entered into five-year time charter agreements with a major Chinese automobile manufacturer for its two PCTCs SIEM CONFUCIUS and SIEM ARISTOTLE.

BATU MANDI fire follows several fatal ferry fires in Southeast Asia in recent months

okt 22 2026

FerryA fire broke out aboard the 5,553 GT RoPax ferry BATU MANDI at 16:35 local time on 20 October, while the vessel was just over a nautical mile off the entrance to Merak Port in Indonesia. Everyone aboard the 2014-built ferry, owned by state-owned operator ASDP Indonesia Ferry, was evacuated.

The RoRo Terminal at Älvsborghamnen in Gothenburg. © Port of Gothenburg

Major investments strengthen Gothenburg RoRo Terminal

okt 21 2026

PortExpanded terminal areas, new rail connections and modernised quays are among the investments that have strengthened Gothenburg RoRo Terminal in recent years. Traffic is also developing positively: cargo volumes handled across the quay increased by five per cent in the first half of 2026.

MISTERØY during its sea trails. © Özata Shipyard

Özata Shipyard delivers first North European newbuilding to Torghatten

okt 21 2026

FerryTorghatten Nord has taken delivery of MISTERØY from Özata Shipyard in Turkey. MISTERØY is the builders first newbuilding for a Northern European operator and will be followed by two sister ships, to be named FLØYTIND and MØYSALEN.

COTENTIN is now renamed NEFERTITI. © Brittany Ferries

Arab Bridge Maritime acquires third RoPax from Europe in quick succession

okt 21 2026

FerryJordan-based Arab Bridge Maritime has acquired the RoPax ferry COTENTIN from Brittany Ferries. The freight-oriented vessel, built in 2007 with 2,188 lane metres, a limited passenger capacity of 160 and 120 twin-berth passenger cabins, is one of two RoPax ferries that Brittany Ferries announced in June would leave its fleet.

Stena Lines rail-RoPax SKÅNE arrives in Trelleborg. © Søren Lund Hviid

Volumes increase across all traffic segments at Scandinavia’s largest RoPax port

okt 20 2026

PortThe positive trend continues at the Port of Trelleborg. Figures for the first nine months of the year show increased volumes across all traffic segments. Trucks, trailers, passenger cars, passengers and rail freight volumes have all increased compared with the same period last year.

Banyan Software welcomes Carus, a global provider of ferry reservation and port operations software

okt 20 2026

Carus Ferry Ab Ltd, a provider of reservation, check-in and port operations software for ferry and passenger shipping operators, announced that they have been acquired by the Canadian software investor Banyan Software, an acquirer and operator of mission-critical software businesses. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Mariehamn on the Åland Islands, Finland, Carus serves around 30 operators across four continents and will continue as a standalone business with founder Anders Rundberg as CEO.

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Stena Line confirms purchase of SOMERSET for Birkenhead–Dublin

okt 15 2026

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Stena Line buys the SOMERSET for the Birkenhead – Dublin route

okt 12 2026

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Oldest ferry in GNV’s fleet sold for recycling

okt 15 2026

CIUDAD DE VALENCIA. © Frank Lose

DFDS’ new Baltic charter vessel leaves the Mediterranean

okt 16 2026

Baleària to refurbish three ferries to improve comfort and onboard services

okt 19 2026

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okt 11 2026

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okt 15 2026

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okt 15 2026

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