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Weymouth-Channel Islands fast ferry service could return this autumn

jun 13 2022

High-speedThe return of ferry services from the UK south coast port of Weymouth to the Channel Island is once again on the cards, with trial services possi...

Wasaline's former WASA EXPRESS continues its Balearia charter from UME © Balearia

Armas-Trasmediterranea and Balearia prepare for O.P.E. 2022

jun 13 2022

FerryAfter two years of the O.P.E. (“Crossing of the Straights) being cancelled, initially due to the Pandemic followed by a political spat between Spain and...

A preliminary illustration of the vessels which do not reflect the final design © LMG Marin

LMG Marin assigned design agent for BC Ferries new major vessels

jun 10 2022

FerryBC Ferries has initiated a plan to replace the largest ferries in their fleet through their New Major Vessel (NMV) program. A total of 5 - 7 newbuilds, ...

Finnlines in advanced discussions to start new Zeebrugge-Rosslare Europoort freight ro-ro service in July

jun 07 2022

Ro-roReports emanating from the Republic of Ireland suggest that Finnlines is to start a new direct freight ro-ro service between Zeebrugge and Rosslare Europ...

CalMac takes delivery of LOCH FRISA © Dales Marine Services

CalMac takes delivery of its latest fleet addition – the double-ender LOCH FRISA

jun 07 2022

FerryThe latest ferry to join Scotland’s largest ferry operator, Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac), LOCH FRISA, has joined the fleet in Oban after completing a m...

FINNECO III is delivered © Finnlines Plc

All three FINNECO’s now delivered

jun 07 2022

Ro-roFINNECO III, the third of three 5,800 lanemetre ro-ro vessels in the Eco class was delivered to Finnlines from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)...

AERO 1 delivered © Attica

Attica Group took delivery of AERO 1

jun 03 2022

High-speedAttica Group have taken delivery AERO 1, the first of three 150 pax high-speed catamarans built by Brødrene Aa shipyard in Norway for the Group’s...

SAINT-MALO © Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries' first of two shorter E-Flexer’s to be named SAINT-MALO

jun 01 2022

FerryBrittany Ferries have announced that its first of two shorter 194.7m long E-Flexer’s will be named SAINT-MALO. SAINT-MALO will replace the 1989-built BR...

For future Unity Line operation © Marc Ottini

Sale of EPSILON confirmed

maj 31 2022

FerryWhat has been rumoured for some time have now been confirmed. Italian Caronte & Tourist have sold its 2011-built EPSILON to Euroafrica Shipping.

FINNECO II is delivered © Finnlines Plc

FINNECO II delivered to Finnlines

maj 31 2022

Ro-roFINNECO II, the second of three 5,800 lanemetre ro-ro vessels in the Eco class was delivered to Finnlines from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)...

Launching of AOI © Naikai Zosen

Naikai Zosen Setoda launched Jumbo Ferry's AOI

maj 30 2022

FerryKobe-based Jumbo Ferry's new ferry was launched at the Naikai Zosen Setoda shipyard in Onomichi, Hiroshima prefecture on 28 May 2022. The ferry was name...

A steel-cutting ceremony marked the production start of SeaRoad’s new ro-ro vessel

maj 26 2022

Ro-roOn 20 May, a steel-cutting ceremony was held at Germany’s Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) for SeaRoad’s new EUR +100 million ro-ro vessel.

STENA ESTELLE © Stena Line

Stena Line takes delivery of its lengthened E-Flexer STENA ESTELLE

maj 24 2022

FerryCMI Jinling Shipyard in Weihai, China, have delivered the first of two longer E-Flexer’s to Stena Line. The 240m long STENA ESTELLE together with its no...

MERCRAFT 2 © Philippine Coast Guard

Philippine ferry MERCRAFT 2 suffers major fire, at least seven persons dead

maj 24 2022

FerryThe Philippine-owned catamaran ferry MERCRAFT 2 suffered a serious onboard fire in the early morning of 22 May while nearing the port of Real, in Quezon...

MIDAS leaving FAYARD © Peter Therkildsen

Updated: Godby Shipping’s MIDAS returns to Europe and starts charter for Scandic Line

maj 23 2022

Ro-roMariehamn-based Godby Shipping’s 1,032 lanemetre capacity ro-ro is returning to Europe after completing two charters to US-based operators. The 5,873 gt ...

Marine Atlantic E-Flexer steel cut © CMHI Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

First steel cut for Marine Atlantic’s dual-fuel LNG/battery hybrid E-Flexer building at CMI Jinling Shipyard

maj 20 2022

FerryFirst steel was cut for Canada’s Marine Atlantic’s dual-fuel LNG/battery hybrid E-Flexer ro-pax building at China Merchants’ Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) o...

BLUE PEARL © Hanil Express

Hanil Express introduces BLUE PEARL between Wando and Jeju

maj 20 2022

FerryHanil Express, one of Korea’s leading domestic ferry operators, earlier emerged as the buyer of FERRY KYOTO 2 from City line ferry in Japan.

MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA PARADISE was built by Fincantieri as Costa Cruises’ COSTA CLASSICA © Margaritaville at Sea

Margaritaville at Sea’s new cruise vessel MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA PARADISE enters service between Palm Beach and Freeport

maj 18 2022

CruiseThe rebranded cruise line Margaritaville at Sea, former Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, first vessel MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA PARADISE entered service on 14...

REIMEI MARU © Uwajima Unyu

Japanese ro-pax REIMEI MARU to enter service on 23 June

maj 18 2022

FerryThe latest ferry to join the Japanese domestic ferry fleet, the 121.4m REIMEI MARU, is about to be delivered by local shipbuilder Naikai Zosen’s Setoda ...

Illustration of SMYRNA DI LEVANTE © Levante Ferries

Levante Ferries new ro-pax SMYRNA DI LEVANTE nears completion of her major conversion and upgrade in Greece

maj 17 2022

FerryThe long and complex conversion and upgrade of Greek ferry operator Levante Ferries latest fleet addition, Unity Line’s former ro-pax KOPERNIK, is neari...

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