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LEONINE © CLdN

CLdN’s Second G9e Vessel, LEONINE, Is on Her Way

Jul 03 2025

Ro-roCLdN’s second 234-metre and 8,000 lane metre capacity hybrid G9e vessel, LEONINE, has embarked on her maiden voyage from the Far East to Europe. LEONINE is expected to arrive in Europe at the end of the summer.

Godby Shipping Chartering News and Contract Extensions

Jul 03 2025

Ro-roGodby Shipping announced that the following existing contracts have been extended: the firm time charter for MISTRAL with Sea-Cargo has been extended until 31 October 2025, with the option until December 2025 remaining unchanged, and BALTIC BRIGHT’s time charter for Holmen has been extended until 31 December 2026.

Grimaldi's shareholders' meeting agrees on a capital increase of EUR 50 million in Trasmed to strengthen its balance sheet

Jul 03 2025

The Grimaldi Group has decided to carry out a new capital increase in its Spanish subsidiary Trasmed, worth EUR 50 million. The decision aims to strengthen the company's financial position and reduce its debt load. With this transaction, Trasmed's share capital will reach EUR 347 million.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group wins contract to build WSF’s three hybrid-electric ferries

Jul 03 2025

FerryWashington State Ferries’ (WSF) three new 160-vehicle capacity hybrid-electric ferries will be built by Florida’s Eastern Shipbuilding Group, following the shipbuilder’s bid of USD 714.5 million being selected.

Öresundslinjen Boosts Passenger Numbers by 2% in Strong 2025 Start

Jul 03 2025

FerryÖresundslinjen’s ferries between Helsingborg and Helsingør have had a strong and busy first half of 2025. More travellers mean that the total number of passengers continues to grow on the Öresund ferries. Öresundslinjen was formed when Molslinjen acquired ForSea two years ago, and from the outset, it was a desire of the new owners to develop the popular and well-visited ferry line between Helsingborg and Helsingør.

The Maritime Route Between Helsinki And Tallinn Celebrates 60 Years

Jul 03 2025

FerryThe scheduled passenger ferry service that links Finland and Estonia celebrate its 60th anniversary on 7 July. The route between Helsinki and Tallinn has become one of the busiest in the world, and that growth is expected to continue in the future. Viking Line has sailed to Estonia since 1989 and is now planning the world’s biggest electric car ferry for the route.

Ship Traffic in Shallow Waters Triggers Significant Methane Emissions, Study Reveals

Jul 03 2025

Ship traffic in shallow areas, such as harbours, can trigger significant methane emissions through their movements in the water. This is shown by a Chalmers-led study where researchers observed methane emissions twenty times higher in shipping lanes compared to nearby undisturbed areas. Despite methane being a greenhouse gas 27 times more potent than carbon dioxide, these emissions are often overlooked with current measurement methods.

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Tallink’s Q2: Passenger Numbers on the Rise, Growth Driven by Finland Route

Jul 03 2025

FerryAS Tallink Grupp transported 1,488,128 passengers with its vessels in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 2.5% increase compared to the same period last year. In June alone, passenger numbers rose by 4.9%, reaching 598,977. The primary driver of this growth was the Estonia-Finland route.

CAPU ROSSU © CORSICA linea

CORSICA linea’s E-Flexer For Corsica Service, CAPU ROSSU, Launched At CMI Jinling Weihai

Jul 02 2025

FerryCORSICA linea announced the launch of the E-Flexer ro-pax vessel CAPU ROSSU, with commissioning scheduled for June 2026. The second new LNG-powered vessel of the Company destined for Marseille-Corsica service was launched on 30 June 2025 at the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling in Weihai under the supervision of Stena RoRo.

Interferry and MOWCA Sign Landmark MOU to Advance Ferry Safety in West and Central Africa

Jul 01 2025

The Lagos Ferry Safety Conference, co-hosted by Interferry, the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (MOWCA), and the Lagos Waterways Authority (LASWA), successfully concluded last week in Lagos, Nigeria. The two-day event marked a significant step forward for regional maritime safety. A major highlight was the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Interferry and MOWCA.

SPIRIT OF TASMANIA IV © TT-Line

SPIRIT OF TASMANIA IV Leaves Leith for Voyage Home to Hobart

Jul 01 2025

FerrySPIRIT OF TASMANIA IV has now departed the Port of Leith, where it has been docked since December last year, for the 14,857-nautical-mile voyage to Hobart. The 212-metre-long, 48,000gt vessel will travel to Hobart via Gibraltar, Cape Verde Islands (off the western coast of Africa), Cape Town in South Africa, Port Louis in Mauritius, and Fremantle in Western Australia.

STENA VISION © Stena Line

Stena Line Announces Plans To Withdraw Its Rosslare-Cherbourg Service

Jun 30 2025

FerryFollowing a strategic route review, Stena Line has announced that from 30 September 2025, the ferry operator intends to withdraw its existing three-day Rosslare - Cherbourg service. The last sailing will depart Cherbourg on 29 September, arriving in Rosslare on 30 September.

Armas Trasmediterránea to Operate Canary Islands–Cádiz Public Interest Line for Another Year

Jun 27 2025

FerryThe Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, through the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy, has approved an extension for the Armas Trasmediterránea Group to continue operating the Cádiz–Canary Islands public service obligation line for an additional year. The contract will be automatically extended from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

CANOPEE

CANOPEE’S Two-Year Journey with OceanWings: Wind Propulsion Proves Effective

Jun 27 2025

Ro-roTwo years after its launch, CANOPEE —the first industrial cargo vessel equipped with four automated OceanWings®—has clearly demonstrated the potential of wind-assisted propulsion. Operational data confirms average fuel savings of 1.3 tonnes per day per wingsail, equivalent to around 300kW of equivalent engine power.

XIN JIAN ZHEN

CHINJIF and JIFCO to resume Japan-China route following five-year absence

Jun 27 2025

FerryChina-Japan International Ferry Co. (CHINJIF) and Japan-China International Ferry Co. (JIFCO), which operate the Osaka/Kobe (Japan)-Shanghai (China) route, announced that passenger transport between Japan and China will resume on 28 June 2025, following a more than five-year absence.

VIKING VESTA

Fincantieri delivers VIKING VESTA in Ancona

Jun 27 2025

CruiseVIKING VESTA, the second of a new series of somewhat larger cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, has been delivered today at the Ancona shipyard. With a gross tonnage of about 54,300 tonnes, VIKING VESTA is equipped with 499 cabins and is able to accommodate 998 passengers on board.

Carnival Corporation & plc Q2 2025 Outshines Q2 2024 with Record Revenues and Tripled Adjusted Net Income

Jun 26 2025

FinanceCarnival Corporation & plc’s Q2 2025 financial results significantly outperformed its Q2 2024 performance, achieving record revenues of USD 6.3 billion, up 9.5% from USD 5.78 billion, and a nearly USD 475 million improvement in net income. Adjusted net income more than tripled to USD 470 million, driven by record net yields (up 6.4% in constant currency) and strong demand. The company also surpassed its 2026 SEA Change financial targets 18 months early, highlighting robust operational and financial progress compared to the prior year.

VILLE DE BORDEAUX

VILLE DE BORDEAUX Saves 1.7 Metric Tonnes of Fuel Daily with bound4blue’s eSAIL

Jun 26 2025

Ro-robound4blue’s eSAIL wind propulsion technology has proven its value, with Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS)-assessed fuel savings of 1.7 metric tonnes per day, and peaks up to 5.4 tonnes, on the Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) ro-ro VILLE DE BORDEAUX. The Airbus-chartered vessel, fitted with three 22-metre eSAILs® in 2024, achieved these savings without weather routing, aligning with LDA’s real-time fuel consumption data.

SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V © RMC

SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V delivered to TT-Line Tasmania

Jun 26 2025

FerryThe Tasmanian Spirit of Tasmania (TT-Line Company PTY Ltd.) ordered two LNG-powered ro-pax ferries from Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) for the challenging open sea route to Australia. The second vessel, SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V, has now been completed and delivered. Sister ship, SPIRIT OF TASMANIA IV was delivered in September last year.

DFDS Celebrates 150 Years of Maritime Connection of The Esbjerg–UK Route

Jun 25 2025

DFDS marks the 150th anniversary of the iconic Esbjerg–UK route, a vital freight corridor that has connected Denmark and the United Kingdom since the inaugural voyage in 1875. Each year the route handles more than 100.000 single trailers - equivalent to 1.5 million lane metres of cargo - making it an important freight link in Northern Europe.

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