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Smyril Line extends charter of RoRo from Siem

Oct 13 2025

Ro-roSmyril Line has extended its charter from Siem Shipping of the 3,660 lanemetre RoRo LISTA for 11 months starting from September 2025. The 2011-built LISTA was brought in while the 1,600 lanemetre GLYVURSNES - which on 2 January 2025 suffered a serious engine room fire in Hirtshals that claimed the life of a crew member - was out of Smyril Line’s network, the route between Tórshavn, Hirtshals, and Þorlákshöfn, for repairs.

Fatal accident on the RoRo vessel ELMES during shipyard stay

Oct 13 2025

Ro-roAn apparently sudden and severe list caused a fatal accident on 9 October around 14:30 local time at the Turkish Yildiz repair yard in Tuzla. The vessel involved is the 1997-built, 570 lanemetre heavy-lift/multi-purpose RoRo ELMES. The list to port side occurred while the ship was moored alongside at the yard with a large number of shipyard workers on board, and it caused, among other things, one of the ship’s hatches to slide overboard.

ARATERE © Interislander

KiwiRail sells 26-year-old ferry for scrapping as newbuild contract moves one step closer

Oct 13 2025

FerryKiwiRail has entered into an agreement to sell the aged and out of service Interislander ferry ARATERE to a buyer which will deliver it to a specialist recycling shipyard in India. ARATERE was delivered as a newbuild 26 years ago to KiwiRail from Spanish shipyard Barreras and was retired from service in August to make way for port infrastructure needed for the arrival of two brand new rail-enabled ferries arriving in 2029, for which it is now believed a Letter of Intent (LOI) has been signed with the GSI Shipyard in China.

EU Entry/Exit System (EES) goes live across the Schengen area

Oct 13 2025

The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) officially kicked off on the 12th of October, marking a transformative step in border management across 29 Schengen countries. The automated digital platform will replace traditional passport stamping with biometric registration, aiming to enhance security and streamlining travel for non-EU visitors; however, concerns are raised about potential significant delays at ports and IT systems not properly prepared.

Finnlines launches weekly Bilbao–Gdynia service

Oct 13 2025

Ro-roFinnlines has introduced a new weekly freight service between the Port of Bilbao and the Polish port of Gdynia. Departing every Saturday and represented in Bilbao by Consignaciones Toro y Betolaza, the service enhances the port’s strategic role within the Grimaldi Group’s intermodal network — combining efficiency, sustainability, and global connectivity.

Candela secures 10-ship deal in Thailand

Oct 13 2025

High-speedAt a ceremony in Bangkok, Swedish hydrofoil ferry manufacturer Candela and Thai operator Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation Co., Ltd. signed an agreement for ten Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries to operate between the mainland and Koh Kood in Trat province.

AYK Energy wins battery contract for Baleària’s all electric fast ferries

Oct 13 2025

High-speedMarine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has won a contract to power the world’s first fully electric intercontinental fast ferries between Europe and Africa. Spanish ferry operator Baleària will operate the twin catamarans solely on electric propulsion throughout the 18-nautical mile voyage between Tarifa in the south of Spain and Tangier, Morocco at speeds of up to 26 knots.

Montenegro Shipping Lines acquires RoRo vessel in China for Marina Ferries

Oct 12 2025

FerryPhilippine operator Montenegro Shipping Lines has expanded its fleet with a second-hand purchase in China by taking over the LING XING 9. The 2022-built RoRo (Deck Cargo Vessel) has now been renamed BINIBINING JOLO for deployment under the company’s Marina Ferries brand.

SANTA CRUZ © Richard Seville

SANTA CRUZ is being put up for sale at auction

Oct 12 2025

FerryThe 1978-built ferry SANTA CRUZ (formerly MOBY CORSE) is now being put up for auction after a long period of lay-up in Genoa, following the bankruptcy of its previous owners as far back as January, declared at the request of several creditors.

NILS HOLGERSSON © Christian Costa

BREAKING NEWS!! German TT-Line signs LOI with Jinling Shipyard for next-generation RoPax vessels

Oct 10 2025

FerryAn LOI has been signed between German TT-Line and CMI Jinling Shipyard for 1+1 new next-generation RoPax vessels which will be larger in both terms of size and capacities compared to the NILS HOLGERSSON and PETER PAN delivered from the same yard in 2022.

Shippax Ferry Conference - Where the ferry industry meet, innovate, and inspire!

Oct 10 2025

Join us at the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference for two days packed with engaging speeches, lively debates, and the best possible networking. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the future of the ferry industry together.

GRANDE SICILIA © Marc Ottini

Grimaldi resumes activity in Syria after lift of sanctions

Oct 10 2025

Ro-roGrimaldi Lines’ 4,300 CEU/3,100 lane metre GRANDE SICILIA carrying cars, machinery and heavy equipment docked at the Syrian port of Latakia 4 October, reopening Grimaldi Lines’ route between Syria and Italy after more than seven years of suspension due to western sanctions.

DFDS RoRo vessels in Gothenburg © Søren Lund Hviid

Mixed picture for DFDS’ freight numbers during September

Oct 10 2025

DFDS’ total freight volumes in September 2025 counted 3.5 million lanemetres, which were 0.8% above 2024 and 1.2% lower adjusted for route changes. YTD growth rates were 0.2% and -1.2%, respectively. North Sea volumes were on level with 2024 following stable volumes on most routes. Mediterranean volumes were below 2024 following a continued slowdown in Turkish automotive manufacturing and domestic demand as well as reduced capacity on one route in response to the competitive situation.

Finferries' MERGUS in the Turku archipelago. The extensive fleet renewal program, however, focuses on the company's primarily cable-based ferries on Finland's many lakes. © Søren Lund Hviid

Finferries signs agreement for 14 new electric ferries, built with re-used hulls

Oct 10 2025

FerryThe Finnish domestic ferry operator Finferries (Finlands Färjetrafik Ab) has signed an agreement with the ELY Centre for Southwest Finland concerning the procurement project “Road Ferry Service for Lake Finland 2026–2047”. The company has developed an environmentally friendly transport concept for 12 cable ferry routes in Inland Finland, which will increase the transport capacity on these routes to 90 tonnes.

Corvus Energy receives USD 60 million growth investment

Oct 10 2025

Corvus Energy, a supplier of energy storage systems (ESS) for the maritime industry, announced it has secured USD 60 million in growth capital from a group of international investors. The consortium is led by Morgan Stanley Investment Management and includes Just Climate and J. Lauritzen.

Stena Line enters space charter agreement with Irish Ferries

Oct 09 2025

FerryStena Line has entered into a temporary agreement to share freight and passenger space on the Irish Sea. A strategic collaboration with Irish Ferries will enable essential dry-docking of vessels, whilst ensuring service continuity, quality and reliability.

CONSTANZA I DI SICILIA © Fincantieri

Fincantieri launches LNG-capable RoPax for the Sicilian Region

Oct 09 2025

FerryThe new EUR 114.6 million RoPax ferry being built by Fincantieri for the Sicilian Region has been launched at the Palermo shipyard. The Naos-designed CONSTANZA I DI SICILIA is scheduled for delivery in the summer of 2026 and will provide service between Lampedusa and Pantelleria.

BOTNIA ENABLER © Wallenius Sol

Wallenius Sol joins Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime Pool, switches vessels to liquefied biogas

Oct 09 2025

Ro-roWallenius Sol has partnered with Gasum to join its FuelEU Maritime pool as compliance generators, enabling the company’s dual-fuel vessels to produce regulation surplus while operating on bio-LNG. The move allows Wallenius Sol’s customers to benefit from low-emission transport and helps shipowners avoid costly penalties under new EU carbon-intensity regulations.

KEYAKI © Yoshiho Ikeda

Shin Nihonkai Ferry's most recent ship has been named HAMANASU

Oct 09 2025

FerryOn 9 October 2025, Osaka-based Shin Nihonkai Ferry’s newest ship was launched at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Shimonoseki Shipyard and was named HAMANASU. Hamanasu means “Rosa rugosa,” a flower found in Hokkaido.

ARROW © Frank Lose

CalMac charters ARROW for the Stornoway–Ullapool route

Oct 09 2025

Ro-roCalMac has sub-chartered the 1,050 lanemetre ARROW from DFDS. The 1998-built Isle of Man Steam Packet Company-owned RoRo vessel will be used to secure the necessary freight capacity on CalMac’s Stornoway–Ullapool route while the route’s regular ferry, the RoPax LOCH SEAFORTH, undergoes a scheduled docking from 19 October to 15 November.

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