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Two GNV ferries chartered out as accommodation ships

nov 06 2025

FerryGNV has chartered out two of its ferries on short-term contracts as accommodation vessels starting in November, which is part of the low season in the M...

Saronic Ferries ready to place Japanese second-hand purchase into service

nov 06 2025

FerryGreek ferry operator Saronic Ferries has given its Japanese second-hand vessel, acquired in early 2024, a permanent name. The new name is CALLIRHOE, whi...

The VIKING HELIOS project continues despite rejection of EU funding

nov 06 2025

FerryViking Line did not receive support from the EU’s Innovation Fund to realize its “VIKING HELIOS project,” which aims, from 2030, to introduce a 100% ele...

Torben Carlsen resigns as CEO of DFDS once a replacement has been found

nov 06 2025

DFDS’ Board of Directors has initiated the search for a successor to Chief Executive Officer Torben Carlsen to lead DFDS in the next phase of the strategy execution towards long-term valu...

DFDS' earnings fell by almost a third in Q3 – announces layoffs as part of cost reduction

nov 06 2025

FinanceDFDS’ revenue was up 4% to DKK 8.3 billion but EBIT reduced 32% to DKK 536 million in Q3. Organic growth was -2%. Following this drop, DFDS is initia...

Newlight completes RINA FAT for hydrogen retrofit on two- and four-stroke main engines

nov 06 2025

Newlight announced the successful completion of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for its hydrogen retrofit package for two- and four-stroke main engines that enable greater fuel efficienc...

LOI signed to establish new Finnish shipyard

nov 05 2025

YardThe Government of Åland (ÅLR) and Finland Archipelago Shipping Ltd – part of the Finferries Group – have signed a letter of intent to establish a new s...

Cargo declines for Tallink in a difficult 2025 autumn

nov 05 2025

FerryIn October 2025, Tallink transported 467,279 passengers, which is a 2.5% decrease compared to October 2024. The number of cargo units decreased by 10.2%...

Steel cut for Mercy Ships second new purpose-built hospital ship

nov 05 2025

The steel cutting ceremony of the AFRICA MERCY II newbuilding project was celebrated on 29 October marking the official start of construction for Mercy Ships’ newest purpose-built hospita...

Özata builds third electric double-ended ferry for Torghatten

nov 05 2025

FerryTurkish Özata Shipyard has held the first steel cutting for a newbuilding project, a 76.8-metre double-ended electric ferry with capacity for 202 passen...

NYK Line takes delivery of PADMA LEADER

nov 05 2025

Ro-roNippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) has taken delivery of its latest LNG-dual fuel-powered PCTC, the PADMA LEADER, from Imabari Shipbuilding. The ve...

BIRKA GOTLAND cruises to Gdansk in the summer of 2026

nov 05 2025

CruiseTickets for BIRKA GOTLAND’S destination cruises for the 2026 season are released. This year's big news is two cruises to Gdansk in Poland, which will t...

New automated 55 MW charging system to power Molslinjen’s upcoming electric ferries

nov 05 2025

High-speedWabtec Corporation has announced the development of a new high-power automated charging system exceeding 50 MW, designed to support Molslinjen’s up...

Ports of Tallinn and Stockholm move toward fossil-free maritime transport

nov 04 2025

PortThe Port of Tallinn and Ports of Stockholm signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 4 November in Tallinn, launching the Swed-Est Green Collaboration —...

SELANDIA SEAWAYS is set to operate on DFDS' Tunis-Marseille route

DFDS sells RoRo CAPPADOCIA SEAWAYS

nov 04 2025

Ro-roDFDS has entered into an agreement to sell the RoRo ship CAPPADOCIA SEAWAYS as part of the company’s ongoing fleet optimization after more than 23 years ...

Stena Line acquires Wasaline

nov 04 2025

FerryStena Line strengthens its position in the Baltic Sea by acquiring NLC Ferry Ab Oy/Wasaline and taking over operations of the ferry route between Umeå i...

First of two new vessels for ISSG – freight ferry MENAWETHAN launched in Vietnam

nov 03 2025

FerryThe Isles of Scilly Steamship Group (ISSG) marked a major milestone in its GBP 42 million fleet renewal programme on 31 October with the launch of its n...

TYRFING in headwind on its way to Denmark

nov 01 2025

FerrySamsølinjen's new electric ferry is currently fighting against Denmark. Headwinds, high waves and bad weather in the Mediterranean have been the ship's ...

Damen Shipyards Group reports profit and full order book in 2024 annual report

okt 30 2025

FinanceFinancially, 2024 was a positive year for Damen Shipyards Group (Damen), the Netherlands' largest shipbuilding group. Revenue remained just above EUR...

Rauma Shipyard waved off SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V

okt 30 2025

FerryThe SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V RoPax ferry built at the Rauma Shipyard, and her crew, started the voyage to Tasmania via Europe. The vessel was completed and ...

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Two GNV ferries chartered out as accommodation ships

Saronic Ferries ready to place Japanese second-hand purchase into service

The VIKING HELIOS project continues despite rejection of EU funding

Torben Carlsen resigns as CEO of DFDS once a replacement has been found

DFDS' earnings fell by almost a third in Q3 – announces layoffs as part of cost reduction

Newlight completes RINA FAT for hydrogen retrofit on two- and four-stroke main engines

LOI signed to establish new Finnish shipyard

Cargo declines for Tallink in a difficult 2025 autumn

Steel cut for Mercy Ships second new purpose-built hospital ship

Özata builds third electric double-ended ferry for Torghatten

NYK Line takes delivery of PADMA LEADER

BIRKA GOTLAND cruises to Gdansk in the summer of 2026

New automated 55 MW charging system to power Molslinjen’s upcoming electric ferries

Ports of Tallinn and Stockholm move toward fossil-free maritime transport

DFDS sells RoRo CAPPADOCIA SEAWAYS

Stena Line acquires Wasaline

First of two new vessels for ISSG – freight ferry MENAWETHAN launched in Vietnam

TYRFING in headwind on its way to Denmark

Damen Shipyards Group reports profit and full order book in 2024 annual report

Rauma Shipyard waved off SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V

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