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Carnival Corporation reports record first quarter 2026 results

mar 28 2026

FinanceCarnival Corporation & plc announced record first-quarter 2026 operating results on 27 March, driven by strong demand, higher yields and robust c...

Özata Shipyard launches electric ferry for Torghatten Nord

mar 27 2026

FerryTurkish shipbuilder Özata Shipyard has successfully launched NB102 FLØYTIND, the second of three fully electric ferry in a series ordered by Norwegian ...

MENAWETHAN sets sail on landmark delivery journey to Penzance

mar 27 2026

FerryThe Isles of Scilly Steamship Group’s new purpose-built freight vessel, MENAWETHAN, has departed the shipyard in Vietnam and begun her delivery voyage t...

Only one month left until the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference!!! (Upd.26 Mar)

mar 26 2026

One month to go! Only a few seats remain for the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference. Book now before it sells out!
The timetable, speakers and exhibitors/sponsors list have been updated.

© Stena RoRo

CORSICA linea takes delivery of its second new LNG-powered vessel, CAPU ROSSU

mar 26 2026

FerryCORSICA linea celebrated on Thursday 26 March 2026 the official delivery ceremony of CAPU ROSSU from the CMI Jinling Weihai shipyard, its second new LNG...

© The Fjords

The Fjords acquires VÅR from Brødrene Aa

mar 26 2026

High-speedThe Fjords is expanding its fleet with a new zero-emission vessel named VÅR, initially intended for Norled. Built by renowned Norwegian shipyard Br...

Outgoing CEO Brian Thorsted Hansen and incoming CEO Heidi Nag Flikka

Fjord Line secures green refinancing and appoints new CEO for next growth phase

mar 26 2026

FerryNorwegian ferry operator Fjord Line announced a major refinancing agreement combined with a leadership transition, marking the start of a new strategic ...

SUPERFAST IX © Frank Lose

Tallink Grupp signs long-term bareboat charter for SUPERFAST IX starting May 2026

mar 26 2026

FerryAS Tallink Grupp announced that it has signed a long-term bareboat charter agreement for SUPERFAST IX. Under the agreement, SUPERFAST IX will be charter...

© Jonas Persson

Color Group reports increased revenue in 2025, but slight decreases in profitability, passenger and freight volumes

mar 26 2026

FinanceColor Group AS, the parent company of Color Line, released its 2025 annual report showing total operating income edged up slightly to NOK 6,724 milli...

Michael Hansen and Torben Carlsen

DFDS CEO steps down, Interim CEO appointed as part of succession

mar 25 2026

DFDS’ CEO succession process was initiated on 6 November 2025 to bring in new perspectives to lead DFDS’ ongoing transition towards a higher level of business and financial performance. T...

© naValue/LMG Marin

Contract signed for freight flex vessels

mar 25 2026

FerryCaledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has now awarded the contract to build two freight flex vessels to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Limite...

Contract signed for Port Ellen ferry terminal redevelopment

mar 23 2026

PortCaledonian Maritime Assets Limited has appointed McLaughlin & Harvey to carry out construction work as part of the upgrade to Port Ellen Ferry Ter...

NORRÖNA © Smyril Line

Smyril Line is developing new RoPax tonnage

mar 23 2026

FerryThe Faroese operator Smyril Line is in the early stages of developing a new RoPax ferry for the North Atlantic. This was announced by Smyril Line in a p...

UK Government supports re-establishment of route from Scotland to the continent

mar 20 2026

FerryA proposed direct ferry service between Scotland and mainland Europe has moved closer to reality after the UK Government allocated GBP 3 million to upgr...

CMAL Small Vessel Replacement Programme © naValue

Unusual triple ceremony at Remontowa

mar 20 2026

FerryOn 19 March at the Remontowa Shipbuilding, an unusual triple ceremony took place: the keel laying of ferry hull number B 621/2, along with the steel cut...

BC Ferries Island Class

10th Island Class vessel launched as BC Ferries advances fleet renewal

mar 20 2026

FerryDamen Shipyards in Galati, Romania, has launched BC Ferries 10th and final Island Class vessel, TBN: ISLAND K’ASA. With four new vessels in the Island C...

Bureau Veritas verifies methane emissions performance of Brittany Ferries’ LNG fueled vessels

mar 20 2026

FerryBureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has completed the independent verification of methane emissions measurements conducted on board four LNG-fuele...

Fincantieri launches VIKING LIBRA, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship

mar 20 2026

CruiseThe VIKING LIBRA, a new cruise ship under construction for Viking, was launched at the Ancona shipyard. The vessel is scheduled for delivery at the end...

Norsepower announced its third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail

mar 19 2026

The system combines aerodynamic, digital, and structural improvements to increase fuel savings and operational efficiency while reducing lifecycle costs. It features Norsepower Wind Edge ...

MANXMAN © John Bryant

MANXMAN has proved its value in its first two years of operation

mar 19 2026

FinanceA total of 630,279 passengers travelled with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s ferries in 2024. This is the highest figure since 2007 and 1.2% m...

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