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Representatives from the Port of Gdansk, Port of Karlshamn, and POLSCA Baltic Ferries

POLSCA Baltic Ferries expands its route network with a new Gdansk–Karlshamn service

feb 04 2026

FerryThe newly established company POLSCA S.A. is implementing another stage in the development of a joint brand bringing together Polish ferry operators. An...

LEEVSTEN © Frank Behling

Siem Shipping extends charter to Cotunav by a further three years

feb 04 2026

Ro-roCotunav has had its charter of the 4,076 lanemetre RoRo vessel LEEVSTEN from Siem Shipping extended by a further 36 months. The extension was fixed in Ja...

Wärtsilä to further expand its production capacity in Finland by 35% to meet global increase in demand in energy and marine

feb 04 2026

Wärtsilä will invest approximately EUR 140 million to further expand its production capacity by 35% at its technology centre, Sustainable Technology Hub (STH) in Vaasa, Finland and associ...

ISLANDER © Maritime Photographic

Brittany Ferries reports surge in 2026 bookings for Guernsey routes

feb 04 2026

FerryBrittany Ferries has announced that forward bookings for 2026 are currently tracking 33% ahead of the same period last year. The operator reports that 6...

Internal ramp improvements on Wallenius SOL sisters completed

feb 03 2026

Ro-roWallenius SOL has during a planned docking at Oresund Drydocks installed a new internal movable ramp between the main deck and weather deck on their 2006...

PATRIA SEAWAYS © Frank Lose

PATRIA SEAWAYS on an extended tour of Stena Line’s route network

feb 03 2026

FerryDFDS’s 1,800 lanemetre RoPax PATRIA SEAWAYS is continuing its charter to Stena Line through the end of March, alternating as a replacement first for STE...

STENA NAUTICA © Stena Line

Stena Line to discontinue the Halmstad–Grenaa ferry route

feb 03 2026

FerryStena Line has decided to close the ferry route between Halmstad in Sweden and Grenaa in Denmark. The vessel STENA NAUTICA will continue to operate the ...

Kristian Durhuus and Carsten Jensen

Molslinjen looking for a new CEO

feb 03 2026

FerryDenmark's largest ferry company, Molslinjen, is facing a change of management. The owners of Nordic Ferry Infrastructure (NFI) have initiated the proces...

Isle of Wight businesses unite to oppose ETS charges threatening local economy

feb 03 2026

FerryMore than 35 businesses across the Isle of Wight including the Isle of Wight Chamber have come together to raise urgent concerns about the UK Government...

Photo from the launch of COSTANZA I DI SICILIA in October last year © Fincantieri

Option on a sister ship to COSTANZA I DI SICILIA to be exercised

feb 03 2026

FerryThe Sicilian Region intends to exercise an option for an additional ferry at Fincantieri. The Region currently has the 14,000 GT COSTANZA I DI SICILIA u...

VIKING GLORY © Viking Line

Viking Line continues its major investment in biogas

feb 03 2026

FerryViking Line is starting 2026 by renewing its offer of travel and transport powered by a high share of renewable European biogas. After multiplying the u...

Draft IMO workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships

feb 03 2026

IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) has finalised a workplan to develop a safety regulatory framework for ships using new technologies and alternative fuels to reduc...

SF Bay Ferry’s completed its best January ever with a record 229,000 passengers

feb 03 2026

High-speedSF Bay Ferry ridership hit a major milestone in January, exceeding 106% of 2019 levels, the agency’s highest monthly recovery mark. It also marks t...

FINLANDIA © Frank Lose

ShoreLink to electrify Eckerö Line’s Helsinki–Tallinn route with automated charging solutions

feb 02 2026

FerryShoreLink will provide two 6.5 MVA ChargeLink solutions to Eckerö Line’s FINLANDIA, supporting Rederi Ab Eckerö Group's efforts to reduce emissions on t...

GNV AURORA

GNV takes delivery of GNV AURORA, the company’s second LNG ship

jan 30 2026

FerryGNV announced that GNV AURORA, the second LNG-powered unit in the company's fleet, has been delivered from Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in Chi...

FUTURE WAY

Wallenius vessels WAY FORWARD and FUTURE WAY achieve top rating for energy efficiency

jan 29 2026

Ro-roThe first two vessels in the Sleipner concept – WAY FORWARD and FUTURE WAY – have, after just over a year in operation, demonstrated excellent performanc...

Royal Caribbean Group achieves significant growth in 2025

jan 29 2026

FinanceRoyal Caribbean Group has concluded 2025 with a major financial surge, reporting total revenues of USD 17.9 billion compared to USD 16.5 billion in 2...

Royal Caribbean Group places orders for new Discovery Class ships at Chantiers de l'Atlantique

jan 29 2026

CruiseRoyal Caribbean Group announced a series of agreements with the Chantiers de l'Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France to secure the constru...

VIKING GRACE © Richard Seville

VIKING GRACE returns to service following EUR 7 million refurbishment

jan 29 2026

FerryVIKING GRACE returned to service on January 29 after extensive upgrades and maintenance work totalling EUR 7 million at Turku Repair Yard. Among other i...

FRS Group expands Rhine presence and unifies brand identity

jan 29 2026

FerryThe FRS Group has announced the acquisition of the Lorch–Niederheimbach ferry service, its third expansion in the Middle Rhine region within 13 months. ...

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AF MARINA chartered for Cyprus–Greece summer service

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STENA VINGA, here in Portsmouth © Søren Lund Hviid

DFDS rejected by Guernsey for an offer for an inter-island RoPax service

apr 23 2026

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GNV POLARIS returning to Mediterranean after cabin upgrade refit

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