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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...

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 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...

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 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. ...

Japan emerging as early adopter of advanced fire detection on RoRo vessels, inspection data shows

jan 29 2026

Ro-roInspection data from vessel specialist Idwal reveals that Japan is leading the global maritime industry in adopting advanced fire detection for RoRo vess...

Isles of Scilly's new freight vessel begins sea trials in Vietnam

jan 29 2026

FerryThe Isles of Scilly Steamship Group’s new purpose-built freight vessel, MENAWETHAN, has successfully entered the sea trials phase in Vietnam.

CNMC deepens probe into DFDS-Armas deal

jan 29 2026

FerryThe Spanish National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has moved its investigation into DFDS’s acquisition of Armas Trasmediterránea assets i...

Stena RoRo places order for two new C-Flexer design RoRo ships

jan 28 2026

Ro-roStena RoRo has placed on order for a new generation of RoRo vessels comprising two firm vessels of the C-Flexer type with options for an additional four....

State of Alaska goes out to tender for the replacement ferry for AMHS’ veteran TUSTUMENA

jan 28 2026

FerryAt long last, the State of Alaska has finally started the bidding process for the replacement ferry for Alaska Marine Highway Systems (AMHS) veteran RoP...

Strong cruise performance and stable ferry traffic at the Port of Tallinn in 2025

jan 28 2026

PortIn 2025, a total of 8.3 million passengers passed through the ports of Port of Tallinn, representing a 1% increase compared to the previous year. The ...

Stena Line completes acquisition of terminal operations in Liepaja

jan 26 2026

PortStena Line has now completed the acquisition of the terminal operator Terrabalt in Liepaja, Latvia, and officially taken over RoRo, bulk and general c...

BALTIC QUEEN to be withdrawn from service for planned maintenance in February 2026

jan 26 2026

FerryTallink Silja Line's BALTIC QUEEN vessel, which operates on the Tallinn–Stockholm route, will be taken out of service on 1 February for a two-week docki...

ISLE OF ISLAY begins journey home to Scotland

jan 26 2026

FerryISLE OF ISLAY began her maiden voyage from Cemre shipyard in Turkey back to Scotland. Following her official handover to owners CMAL week 3, a crew from...

Molslinjen now offers cheap supercharging for waiting electric car users

jan 25 2026

FerryMolslinjen is now making it even more attractive for electric car owners to take the ferry across the Kattegat. Because while you wait for the ferry, yo...

Next-generation RoPax design developed for Cotunav/Tunisia Ferries unveiled

jan 22 2026

FerryOSK Design unveiled the next-generation RoPax design developed for Cotunav/Tunisia Ferries. This innovative vessel is set to join the Tunisia Ferries fl...

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

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

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

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

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

Royal Caribbean Group achieves significant growth in 2025

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

VIKING GRACE returns to service following EUR 7 million refurbishment

FRS Group expands Rhine presence and unifies brand identity

Japan emerging as early adopter of advanced fire detection on RoRo vessels, inspection data shows

Isles of Scilly's new freight vessel begins sea trials in Vietnam

CNMC deepens probe into DFDS-Armas deal

Stena RoRo places order for two new C-Flexer design RoRo ships

State of Alaska goes out to tender for the replacement ferry for AMHS’ veteran TUSTUMENA

Strong cruise performance and stable ferry traffic at the Port of Tallinn in 2025

Stena Line completes acquisition of terminal operations in Liepaja

BALTIC QUEEN to be withdrawn from service for planned maintenance in February 2026

ISLE OF ISLAY begins journey home to Scotland

Molslinjen now offers cheap supercharging for waiting electric car users

Next-generation RoPax design developed for Cotunav/Tunisia Ferries unveiled

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