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Scandlines’ new zero direct emissions ferry approaching launching

Sep 13 2023

FerryPreparations are running at full speed full speed: at the Cemre shipyard in Turkey and at the ferry terminals in Puttgarden and Rødby, everything is cur...

SEAGARD © Bore

Smyril Line expands fleet with SEAGARD from Bore

Sep 12 2023

Ro-roSmyril Line has purchased the ro-ro ship SEAGARD from Bore Ltd. The vessel will be renamed GLYVURSNES and handed over in the first week of January 2024.

DFDS August volumes: Freight closing in further on 2022, passengers up 3%

Sep 12 2023

Total freight volumes in August 2023 were 4.6% below 2022. Volumes were 1.6% below 2022 adjusted for Channel. The number of passengers increased 2.8% driven by more passengers in all thre...

GBP 19.8m grant for Portsmouth International Port decarbonisation project

Sep 11 2023

FerryPortsmouth International Port has been awarded GBP 19.8m from the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure competition (ZEVI), funded by UK Government ...

bound4blue raises EUR 22.4 million from the European Commission, major corporate investors and VC

Sep 08 2023

bound4blue, the European technology developer of automated wind-assisted propulsion systems for the maritime transport based in Spain, has secured a EUR 15.9 million Series A funding roun...

VALIANT LADY © Frank Jensen

Virgin Voyages announces USD 550 million capital raise

Sep 08 2023

CruiseVirgin Voyages has closed on a USD 550 million capital raise to accelerate its growth plans. The funding round was led by funds managed by the Private ...

The fully electric ferry ELLEN suffered from a minor battery room fire on 11 July due to thermal runaway in three of the 20 battery strings. ELLEN will be out of service for the rest of the year © Peter Therkildsen

TT Club: Fire not the only danger with lithium-ion batteries

Sep 08 2023

TT Club, the specialist international freight insurance provider is seeking greater emphasis on the critical dangers of toxic gas emissions associated with lithium-ion battery fires. The ...

BLUE HORIZON © Kai Ortel

Updated: Attica Group CEO resigns following tragic deadly incident

Sep 08 2023

FerryFollowing the tragic incident that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old passenger, Attica Group CEO Spiros Paschalis have announced his resignation as...

Anuvu Signs Strategic Reseller Agreement with Nowhere Networks for Nearshore Connectivity

Sep 07 2023

Anuvu, provider of connectivity and entertainment solutions for worldwide airline, maritime, and non-theatrical markets, announced the signing of a two-year reseller agreement with Nowher...

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More passengers per ship and in Swedish ports during the second quarter of 2023

Sep 07 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, the total number of passengers in Swedish ports was 7.0 million, a slight increase from 6.9 million passengers in the same quarter of 2022. Passenger traffi...

VIKING GRACE © Viking Line

Nearly 1.8 million passengers for Viking Line during summer

Sep 07 2023

FerryBetween June and August, 1,786,499 passengers sailed on Viking Line’s vessels, and many departures during the summer holiday season were sold out well i...

CAP DE BARBARIA © Baleària

Baleària to invest EUR 1 billion in eight to 10 new ferries over the next seven years

Sep 07 2023

FerryAccording to Spanish media, Baleària is looking to build between eight and 10 new ferries in the next seven years in a fleet upgrade programme expected ...

STENA EMBLA © Stena Line

Stena AB Q2 2023 interim report

Sep 07 2023

FinanceStena AB released its Q2 financial report for 2023, showing revenues from the ferry operations increased to SEK 4,776 million (SEK 4,609 million), wh...

STENA SCANDICA © Stena Line

Marine accident report released on the STENA SCANDICA fire

Sep 07 2023

FerryOn 29 August 2022, a fire broke out on the Danish-flagged STENA SCANDICA while en route from Nynäshamn, Sweden, to Ventspils, Latvia. The fire was under...

MEYER Floating Solutions unveils floating cruise terminal concept

Sep 06 2023

CruiseMEYER Floating Solutions, an entity within the MEYER Group, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the cruise industry: the world's first floatin...

WE Tech Solutions join forces with Mitsui & Co. Ltd to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices and technologies for the maritime industry

Sep 06 2023

The Finnish energy efficiency solution provider WE Tech Solutions (WE Tech) join forces with one of the largest Japanese general trading companies Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui). WE Tech ...

VICTORIA I © Uwe Jakob

Tallink Grupp adds VICTORIA I to the Tallinn-Helsinki route

Sep 05 2023

FerryTallink Grupp announced that they will bring back the company’s vessel VICTORIA I to the Tallinn-Helsinki route as of 12 October 2023. This means that t...

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Neptune Lines orders two new 4,200 CEU PCTCs

Sep 05 2023

Ro-roNeptune Lines announced the order of two new vessels, specially designed for its short sea trades. Fujian Mawei shipyard in China will build the highly e...

AS Tallink Grupp Statistics for August 2023

Sep 05 2023

In August 2023 AS Tallink Grupp transported 576,455 passengers, which is a 4.4% decrease compared to August 2022. The number of cargo units decreased by 26.0% to 26,281 units and the numb...

GREAT LAGOS © Grimaldi Lines

Grimaldi Group takes delivery of second “G5” con-ro

Sep 04 2023

Ro-roThe second G5-class multipurpose con-ro was delivered on 30 August at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. in Ulsan (South Korea) to the Grimaldi Group. GR...

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