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Oct 05 2025
FerryScandlines’ new freight-oriented RoPax for the Rødby–Puttgarden route departed 3 October, from the builder, Cemre Shipyard in Turkey. This marks the start of the delivery voyage toward the Fehmarn Belt for the newbuild. At this moment, Sunday morning (UTC+2), the ferry is, according to its AIS, passing north of Kythira and then setting an westerly course toward its first stop-over, Algeciras, with an ETA of 10 October.
Oct 03 2025
FerryCaledonian MacBrayne’s (CalMac’s), 1993-built RoPax ferry CALEDONIAN ISLES has returned to her service to Arran after a catalogue of repairs taking 20 months to complete and costing the ferry operator GBP 11.6 million.
FerryThe ferry route between Dublin Port and the Port of Holyhead could serve as one of Europe’s first dedicated green shipping corridors, says a new study. The study also identified green methanol as a suitable candidate fuel for the corridor with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions up to 80%.
Ro-roNYK Line, MTI and Grid have jointly developed an AI-based system that automates and optimizes the allocation plan of car carriers. Full-scale operations of the system were launched at NYK in July.
FerryStena Line is celebrating a major milestone with 30 years of service in Dublin. As part of the celebrations Stena Line, in partnership with Business Sweden and the Swedish Embassy in Dublin brought together Swedish business leaders, Irish Government officials as well as trade and investment promotion organisations for a high-level business roundtable.
FerryBaleària has begun regularly incorporating bioLNG in its operations. The dual-fuel capable MARGARITA SALAS, ABEL MATUTES and RUSADIR vessels have been powered exclusively by this renewable fuel since the beginning of September. The company has procured 132 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of bioLNG, which will allow the three ships to sail emissions-free until December 2025.
FerryMOL Sunflower’s RoPax SUNFLOWER SHIRETOKO has reportedly been sold to Indonesian operator DLU Ferry (PT Dharma Lautan Utama). It is further reported that SUNFLOWER SHIRETOKO, which has been anchored off Balikpapan, Indonesia, since July 28, will be renamed DHARMA RUCITRA V under its new ownership.
FerryTransport Scotland (TS) and CalMac Ferries Ltd have signed relevant agreements to bring the operation of the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Service (CHFS) under public control. This marks a key milestone in the future delivery of ferry services for Scotland's island a rural communities. Updated delivery schedule for the Cemre newbuilds ISLE OF ISLAY, LOCH INDAAL, LOCHMOR, and CLAYMORE has also been provided.
Port(Updated 3. October with a statement from Baleària.)Baleària has reorganized its network, affecting the route that connects the Port of Motril with the Moroccan port of Tangier Med. The business decision has resulted in the temporary suspension of this connection, which until now had shown positive growth both in cargo volume and in the number of units carried, several Spanish media reports.
Oct 01 2025
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FerryOn 29 September, Fred. Olsen Express formally took ownership of FORTUNY. The ship was sold by Armas Trasmediterránea to Liberty Lines in July this year, who immediately resold her to Fred. Olsen Express. The 2001-built RoPax, with a capacity for 1,250 passengers and 1,500 lanemetres, and a service speed of 23 knots, was simultaneously with the formal change of owner renamed BUENAVISTA EXPRESS.
Ro-roThe British MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch) has published their final Accident Investigation Report on an engine room fire which occurred onboard Finnlines’ 1998-built 1,775-lanemetre RoRo FINNMASTER (today Baleària’s EOS) in Hull at 20:13 local time on 19 September 2021.
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to SRC for Methanol Superstorage, the innovative tank design concept that uses a Sandwich Plate System (SPS) technology to almost double shipboard storage capacity for both methanol and ethanol. The ClassNK AiP confirms that Methanol Superstorage is feasible for the intended application in accordance with the Society’s 'Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels.
FerryJadrolinija has signed a Letter of Intent on investment preparation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, with the aim of supporting development and facilitating access to commercial capital for financing the renewal of the national shipping company’s fleet.
Sep 30 2025
FerryDFDS has now deployed VICTORIA SEAWAYS and OPTIMA SEAWAYS on the Rosslare–Dunkirk and Klaipeda–Karlshamn routes, respectively. The two RoPax ferries have thus swapped places within DFDS’s North European network. The tonnage swap results in roughly a 15% reduction in lanemetre capacity on the Klaipeda–Karlshamn route, but almost a halving of cabin capacity.
FerryGotlandsbolaget reports a stable summer season for 2025, with passenger and guest numbers holding steady across its operations. Strong travel on Destination Gotland, positive growth for BIRKA GOTLAND, and consistent occupancy at Gotland Hotels & Properties highlight a successful peak season.
FinanceCarnival Corporation & plc has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, marking the strongest quarter in the company’s history. The cruise giant delivered all-time high net income and revenues, while also raising its full-year guidance for the third quarter in a row, citing strong demand, effective cost management, and improved yields.
FerryJust 24 hours before its deadline to find new investment, the original cross-Solent ferry operator Red Funnel has been taken over by London-based private equity company Njord Partners. The news from the Southampton-based ferry operator firmly squashes the hopes of newly established Vectis Ferries Ltd, which has been in private talks with the Isle of Wight-based newcomer for more than 10 weeks with Red Funnel’s previous advisers and funders.
Sep 29 2025
CruiseFincantieri and TUI Cruises (a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd) today signed a contract for the design and construction of two new cruise ships. This order replaces the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed in March 2025 with TUI AG for the construction of two cruise ships for their Marella Cruises brand.
PortStena Line has entered into a long-term agreement with the Municipality of Frederikshavn for the operation of the ferry port in Frederikshavn for the next 50 years.
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