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EXPRESS 5 to sail more in 2026

dec 29 2025

High-speedIn the sailing schedule for 2026, EXPRESS 5 will have to sail 80 more departures than this year. This is because in 2026, Bornholmslinjen has wanted several consecutive days for maintenance of EXPRESS 5. On the other hand, the number of weeks with lay-up days will be cut significantly.

VIKING GLORY © Viking Line

VIKING GLORY to make evening voyages from Turku when VIKING GRACE is dry-docked

dec 29 2025

FerryIn January, the Turku–Mariehamn–Stockholm route will offer something special when VIKING GLORY takes over evening departures and GABRIELLA makes a guest star appearance for the route’s morning departures. Both vessels will offer new experiences as they fill in for VIKING GRACE, which will undergo a refurbishment during its dry-docking.

VOYAGER © Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries secure prime 8:15am slot at Port of St Malo

dec 29 2025

FerryThe region of Brittany has confirmed that Brittany Ferries' Guernsey Service will have the 8:15am slot at the Port of Saint Malo in 2026, which will put the Bailiwick in an excellent position to continue growing its passenger and freight service, following a strong season in 2025.

Have a nice Cruisemas and a Ferry Good 2026

dec 22 2025

Secure your seat and book now! (Upd.26 Dec)

dec 22 2025

Join us and meet approximately 500 delegates from over 240 companies in the ferry industry on board GNV’s RHAPSODY, 5–7 May 2026, sailing between Genoa–Olbia and return. We are experiencing strong booking levels and are likely to see a record-breaking conference, with few available sponsorships left. We recommend booking soon to secure your participation at this 23rd Annual Ferry Conference organized by Shippax.

Not a Merry Christmas for CMAL and CalMac as two newbuilding ferries – GLEN ROSA and ISLE OF ISLAY - are further delayed

dec 22 2025

FerryCMAL's hopes for pre-Christmas delivery of the first of four new RoPax ferries from Turkey's Cemre shipyard—ISLE OF ISLAY—have been dashed, with arrival now pushed to early 2026. Separately, Ferguson Marine's CEO Graeme Thomson announced a six-month delay for the second LNG hybrid ferry, GLEN ROSA (for CalMac's Arran route), to Q4 2026.

TT-Line signs firm contract with Jinling Shipyard for next-generation RoPax vessel

dec 21 2025

FerryTT-Line has signed a contract for the construction of a new LNG-hybrid RoPax vessel with the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. The new vessel will be approximately 240 metres long and designed to accommodate around 1,000 passengers.

Carnival Corporation full-year results

dec 21 2025

FinanceCarnival Corporation reported full-year revenues reaching an all-time high of USD 26.6 billion on record net yields (in constant currency). Operating income climbed 25% to USD 4.5 billion, while adjusted EBITDA rose by over USD 1 billion to USD 7.2 billion, delivering an adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC) exceeding 13%. For the fourth quarter alone, adjusted net income jumped more than 140% to USD 454 million, with revenues up nearly USD 400 million to USD 6.3 billion and adjusted EBITDA margins expanding by almost 300 basis points year-on-year.

Christmas lunch rush at Öresundslinjens ferries

dec 19 2025

FerryA record of more than 36,500 guests wanted to eat and drink their Christmas lunch on Öresundslinjens ferries this year – almost 28 percent more than last year, when 28,663 guests chose to take a seat at one of the ferries' Christmas tables.

Corvus Energy secures record order for seven fully electric CMAL Ferries

dec 19 2025

FerryCorvus Energy has received a record- order from Remontowa Shipbuilding in Poland for the supply of battery systems to seven new fully electric ferries for Scottish Government owned Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) in Scotland.

JANTAR UNITY © Søren Lund Hviid

PolSca Baltic Ferries takes delivery of JANTAR UNITY

dec 18 2025

FerryRemontowa Shiprepair Yard has delivered newbuilding No. 101, JANTAR UNITY, to PolSca Baltic Ferries. The 195.6-metre-long, 32.2-metre-wide, 47,626 GT vessel has a capacity of 4,100 lane metres for freight and 400 passengers and will take up service on the Swinoujscie - Trelleborg route.

STAR SEEKER © MysticInvest

Windstar Cruises takes delivery of STAR SEEKER

dec 18 2025

CruiseMysticInvest announced the delivery of the 126-metre long and 224 passenger STAR SEEKER, the fifth expedition vessel of the Explorer Series, built by Mystic Cruises at the West Sea - Viana Shipyard in Viana do Castelo.

Mikki Koskinen and Nikolas Veniamis

Mikki Koskinen takes the helm as ES|ECSA President, with Nikolas Veniamis elected Vice-President

dec 17 2025

Mikki Koskinen from Finland has been elected the next European Shipowners | ECSA President, starting on 1 January 2026 for a two-year term, with Nikolas Veniamis from Greece, joining as the new Vice-President. Mikki succeeds Karin Orsel, who has held the position since January 2024.

Construction of seven small vessels for CMAL at Remontowa Shipbuilding moves ahead

dec 17 2025

FerryWork to build seven new loch-class electric ferries for Scotland’s island communities is progressing, following the keel laying of the first vessel being built under the project at Remontowa Shipbuilding in Gdansk and steel-cutting of the second vessel. The vessels are part of the Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP), which will deliver seven fully electric ferries in this first phase. The vessels will provide improved reliability and resilience for lifeline ferry services across the Clyde and Hebrides network.

CLdN and DFDS extend Zeebrugge-Gothenburg space charter agreement

dec 17 2025

Ro-roCLdN and DFDS have agreed to extend their space charter agreement on the Zeebrugge-Gothenburg route for an additional five years, whilst in parallel increasing freight capacity. This will enable both companies to better serve customer demand and continue to develop the route, while reducing environmental impact.

Shippax Designs 25 - out now!

dec 16 2025

Shippax Designs is our annual publication presenting all newbuilt or converted ferries, cruise liners and RoRo vessels. This issue covers the 1 July, 2024 - 30 June, 2025 period.
Theme in this issue: STENA FUTURA

Mr Emanuele Grimaldi and the President of Malta, H. E. Myriam Spiteri Debono

Emanuele Grimaldi appointed honorary member of Malta’s National Order of Merit

dec 16 2025

On 13 December, Malta’s Republic Day, Grimaldi Group Managing Director Emanuele Grimaldi was appointed honorary member of Malta’s National Order of Merit. The Investiture Ceremony took place in the Grand Council Chamber at the President’s Palace, Valletta.

Electrification of HAMLET takes longer than expected

dec 15 2025

FerryÖresundslinjen’s ambition to have three battery-powered passenger ferries operational by Christmas needs adjusting. The ferry HAMLET is currently at the shipyard for conversion to battery propulsion, but is not yet fully ready to serve the Sound.

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft sign landmark agreement for up to six next-generation “New Frontier” class cruise ships

dec 15 2025

CruiseMSC Cruises announced a major new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, marking the launch of its new “New Frontier” platform - a brand-new class of ships. The order will secure full capacity at the shipyard well into the next decade.

Rolls-Royce supplies mtu on-board power generators for Baleària’s upcoming electric ferries on the route between Europe and Africa

dec 15 2025

High-speedRolls-Royce’s Power Systems division is supplying a total of eight mtu emergency power generators for two fully electric fast ferries for Baleària. From 2027, the ships will cover the 18 nautical miles between Tarifa in Spain and Tangier in Morocco using electric power, thereby opening up the first “green corridor” between Europe and Africa.

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Secure your seat and book now! (Upd.26 Dec)

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TT-Line signs firm contract with Jinling Shipyard for next-generation RoPax vessel

dec 21 2025

Carnival Corporation full-year results

dec 21 2025

VIKING GLORY © Viking Line

VIKING GLORY to make evening voyages from Turku when VIKING GRACE is dry-docked

dec 29 2025

Not a Merry Christmas for CMAL and CalMac as two newbuilding ferries – GLEN ROSA and ISLE OF ISLAY - are further delayed

dec 22 2025

EXPRESS 5

EXPRESS 5 to sail more in 2026

dec 29 2025

VOYAGER © Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries secure prime 8:15am slot at Port of St Malo

dec 29 2025

Have a nice Cruisemas and a Ferry Good 2026

dec 22 2025

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