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Red Funnel gets the go ahead for the redevelopment of its East Cowes ferry terminal on the Isle of Wight

Nov 28 2025

PortRed Funnel has received the green light for the redevelopment of its East Cowes ferry terminal on the Isle of Wight. The company’s East Cowes terminal is used by it’s Raptor-class passenger/vehicle double enders as well as its freight ferry RED KESTREL on services from Southampton.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries secures contract for new Jetfoil

Nov 28 2025

High-speedKawasaki Heavy Industries has been awarded a contract to construct one new "Kawasaki Jetfoil," a high-speed, fully submerged hydrofoil passenger vessel. The agreement was signed jointly with Kyushu Yusen and the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency.

Stena Line and Associated British Ports to begin work on new multi-million pound Immingham terminal

Nov 27 2025

PortStena Line, and the UK’s largest port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP), are to commence work on a new freight ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham. The new terminal represents a joint investment of more than GBP 200 million in the port and a boost to the Humber region of England where the unaccompanied freight market has been steadily growing.

BAHIA CARGO © Marc Ottini

Fred. Olsen Express summarizes the effect of third RoRo vessel

Nov 26 2025

Ro-roFred. Olsen Express’s 1,800 lanemetres BAHIA CARGO celebrates one year connecting the Canary Islands. Since it began operating on 12 November 2024, it has transported 100,700 lanemetres of cargo. With a total of 841 trips and 54,396 nautical miles sailed, this vessel strengthens the company’s commitment to its logistics service, launched in 2024 with the purchase of two RoRo vessels

EL VENIZELOS © Frank Lose

EL VENIZELOS back in Greece

Nov 26 2025

FerryAnek Lines’ 38,261gt 1992-built ferry EL VENIZELOS has returned back to Greek waters, and is currently alongside in Eleusis. Over the summer, the ferry has been operating for Algérie Ferries between Oran and Alicante under a long-term bareboat charter which, according to earlier statements from Anek Lines, was for a duration of five years.

© Knud E. Hansen

Early tendering process underway for new Orkney ferries

Nov 26 2025

FerryThe tendering process for securing a shipyard for the design and build of new ferries for Phase 1 of Orkney’s Ferry Replacement Programme is underway; A project, with outline design by the naval architect firm Knud E. Hansen and first reported by Shippax back in September.

Pan Marine to launch new RoPax bought in New Zealand

Nov 26 2025

FerryCairo-based Pan Marine will launch its new RoPax route between Safaga in Egypt and the Port of Neom in Saudi Arabia at the beginning of December.

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BC Ferries names four new hybrid-electric vessels after First Nations gifts

Nov 26 2025

FerryBC Ferries has announced that its four newest Island Class hybrid-electric ferries will proudly sail as ISLAND GWA’YAM, ISLAND K’ASA, ISLAND XWSALUX'UL and ISLAND SARLEQUUN – Kwak’wala and hul’q’umi’num’ names gifted by the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and Snuneymuxw First Nations.

Molslinjen awarded DKK 180 million funding for fully electric ferries

Nov 26 2025

High-speedDanish operator Molslinjen has secured DKK 180 million in funding from the 2025 Investment Support Scheme to acquire three new fully electric high-speed ferries for its Kattegat route.

Stena Line, SkiStar and Sembo launch all-in-one ski holiday packages

Nov 26 2025

FerryDanish skiers are increasingly choosing Sweden’s mountains over the Alps for their winter breaks, and now Stena Line, SkiStar and Sembo have made the trip even simpler with the launch of new complete ski holiday packages that bundle ferry travel, accommodation, meals and lift passes in one easy booking.

GOLDEN CARRIER © Richard Seville

GNV charters GOLDEN CARRIER for the Palermo-Naples route

Nov 26 2025

FerryTo fill a gap, the MSC-owned GNV has chartered the RoPax GOLDEN CARRIER in the wake of Moby’s withdrawal from the Palermo-Naples route after been forced to sell some of its vessels to repay a loan granted by MSC. The vessel commenced her trading on the 25 November, with first departure from Palermo to Naples.

JAMES JOYCE © George Holland

Irish Continental Group reports strong revenue growth amid mixed volume performance

Nov 26 2025

FinanceIrish Continental Group plc (ICG), parent company of Irish Ferries, today issued a trading update for the year to date, showing consolidated Group revenue rose 10.0% to EUR 573.0 million in the first ten months of 2025 (1 January – 31 October) compared with EUR 521.0 million in the same period of 2024.The revenue increase was driven by continued strong demand for RoRo freight services and the contribution from recent fleet investments, despite a softer performance in car carryings.

TYRFING in Denmark © P&S

Rough delivery weather pushes introduction of TYRFING forward

Nov 25 2025

FerryThe delivery journey of Samsølinjen's upcoming electric ferry, TYRFING, took longer time home than expected. The tricky weather systems in the Bay of Biscay forced the ferry to seek shelter in several places, and this is now delaying the plan for commissioning on Samsø.

Baleària's CAP DE BARBARIA to become testbed for onboard renewable hydrogen generation

Nov 25 2025

FerryBaleària will integrate Europe's first autonomous e-methanol power generation container into its electric ferry CAP DE BARBARIA. The system, called eNomad and manufactured by Catalan company Methanol Reformer, will be installed in the coming weeks following successful technical verification and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at Methanol Reformer's facilities.

Grimaldi upgrades far east–West Africa service, strengthens Durban hub role

Nov 25 2025

Ro-roThe Grimaldi Group has enhanced its Far East–West Africa service less than a year after its launch. The route, which carries containers, rolling cargo, and project cargo between China, South Africa, and Nigeria, now operates with increased frequency and capacity following the deployment of four modern ConRo vessels, including ships from the G5 class.

Chief Commercial Officer appointed at Peel Ports Group

Nov 24 2025

PortPeel Ports Group, the UK’s second largest port operator, has appointed Jonathan Rayner as its Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening the Executive team as the business advances its long-term growth strategy.
Jonathan joins the group from London Luton Airport, where he served as Chief Commercial Officer from 2020. His earlier career includes senior commercial and operational roles across major UK airports and infrastructure organisations.

MISTRAL © Søren Lund Hviid

MISTRAL secured on one-year charter to Stena Line

Nov 24 2025

Ro-roGodby Shipping has signed a one-year time charter agreement with Stena Line for the RoRo vessel MISTRAL, with an option allowing Stena Line to extend the charter beyond the initial term.

Tallink to participate in Nasdaq bell ringing ceremony in New York

Nov 24 2025

FerryAS Tallink Grupp will take part today, 24 November, in the Nasdaq Baltic Awards 2025 bell ringing ceremony at Nasdaq Inc.’s headquarters in New York. The ceremonial event celebrates the contributions of Baltic-listed companies to the development of investor relations.

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