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UK government’s emissions-reduction scheme will increase pollution, warns Wightlink

dec 11 2025

FerryIsle of Wight ferry operator Wightlink has raised concerns that the UK government's expansion of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to the maritime sect...

World's first fully autonomous passenger ferry launches commercial service in Japan

dec 11 2025

FerryThe passenger ferry OLYMPIA DREAM SETO has begun commercial operations on the Okayama-Shodoshima route, becoming the world's first regular service using...

BYD Energy Storage and Corvus Energy Sign Strategic MoU to Accelerate Marine Battery Innovation

dec 09 2025

BYD Energy Storage and Corvus Energy AS (Corvus) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing next-generation bat...

VILLE DE BORDEAUX with bound4blue’s suction sails installed

bound4blue lands USD 44 million investment to accelerate industrialisation

dec 09 2025

Ro-robound4blue has closed a USD 44 million funding round backed by leading maritime corporates, ship owning families, climate-focused investors and governmen...

lomarlabs supports Advanced Wing Systems to innovate containerised automated wing sails for commercial shipping

dec 09 2025

Ro-rolomarlabs, the venture catalyst created by Lomar, announced it is collaborating with Advanced Wing Systems to advance the adaptation of proven sail techn...

Compagnie Vendéenne orders new vessel for Île d'Yeu ferry routes

dec 09 2025

FerryCompagnie Vendéenne, part of the Croisières Inter-îles group, has ordered a new vessel 100% designed and built in France, in Vendée. For over 25 years (...

AIDA Cruises completes major AIDALUNA refit and fleet modernization

dec 09 2025

CruiseAIDA Cruises successfully concluded a seven-week refurbishment of the cruise ship AIDALUNA at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille, France. The pro...

Extension of charter agreement of the cruise ferry SILJA EUROPA

dec 09 2025

FerryThe subsidiary of AS Tallink Grupp, Tallink Silja OY and Slaapschepen Public BV, an organisation nominated by Centraal Orgaan Opvang Asielzoekers (COA) ...

AS Tallink Grupp Statistics for November 2025

dec 09 2025

In November 2025, AS Tallink Grupp transported 377,163 passengers, which is a 1.9% increase compared to November 2024. The number of cargo units decreased by 7.3% to 19,846 units and the ...

Over 150 cruise ships to call at Ports of Stockholm in 2026

dec 08 2025

PortCruise traffic in Ports of Stockholm continues to increase. In 2026, 157 vessels with more than 300,000 passengers are expected to visit the ports. Cr...

KNUD E. HANSEN supports next-generation RoPax ferries for Cook Strait

dec 08 2025

FerryKNUD E. HANSEN is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing collaboration with Ferry Holdings Limited. Following the successful signing...

Samsølinjen’s electric ferry TYRFING delayed

dec 08 2025

FerrySamsølinjen’s upcoming electric ferry, the TYRFING, has arrived in Denmark and is at the shipyard in Svendborg after a delayed journey home marred by se...

Øresundslinjen hits 16-year high for foot passengers

dec 08 2025

FerryMeasured by foot passengers, the Øresundslinjen ferries between Helsingør and Helsingborg have not had a better November since 2008. A total of 272,311 ...

ORBIT CLIPPER launch marks new era for sustainable London transport

dec 08 2025

FerryThe fully electric ORBIT CLIPPER has completed its first passenger trip across the River Thames, ushering in a new era for sustainable transport in Lond...

GNV VIRGO bunkers LNG as Italy's first long-haul LNG-powered ship on a scheduled route

dec 07 2025

FerryGNV has achieved a milestone for Italian shipping with the inaugural LNG refuelling of a passenger ferry in Genoa. The highlight was GNV VIRGO, the comp...

The cost of a family ferry crossing – by route, day vs night, price per mile and versus flying

dec 06 2025

Every year, ferry comparison platform Ferrygogo takes a deep dive into the real cost of going on holiday by sea. In its latest analysis, the company examined what a return crossing in sum...

DBI publishes report and decision-support tool on risks of alternative fuels in maritime

dec 06 2025

The maritime sector is transitioning to lower-carbon fuels, including methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen, to reduce CO2 emissions. A report released by The Danish Institute of Fire and Secur...

Incat Tasmania and Molslinjen sign contract for third battery-electric high-speed catamaran

dec 05 2025

High-speedMolslinjen has now ordered the third battery-powered catamaran for the operation on the Kattegat. The shipping company has already ordered the firs...

DRBA awards contract to SENESCO Marine for new hybrid ferry

dec 03 2025

FerryThe Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has taken a key step towards greener ferry travel by awarding a USD 78.6 million contract to SENESCO Marine ...

Grimaldi Group and Weihai select Silverstream® System for nine RoPax newbuildings

dec 03 2025

FerrySilverstream Technologies will supply air lubrication systems (ALS) for nine RoPax newbuildings contracted by the Grimaldi Group at China Merchants Indu...

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UK government’s emissions-reduction scheme will increase pollution, warns Wightlink

World's first fully autonomous passenger ferry launches commercial service in Japan

BYD Energy Storage and Corvus Energy Sign Strategic MoU to Accelerate Marine Battery Innovation

bound4blue lands USD 44 million investment to accelerate industrialisation

lomarlabs supports Advanced Wing Systems to innovate containerised automated wing sails for commercial shipping

Compagnie Vendéenne orders new vessel for Île d'Yeu ferry routes

AIDA Cruises completes major AIDALUNA refit and fleet modernization

Extension of charter agreement of the cruise ferry SILJA EUROPA

AS Tallink Grupp Statistics for November 2025

Over 150 cruise ships to call at Ports of Stockholm in 2026

KNUD E. HANSEN supports next-generation RoPax ferries for Cook Strait

Samsølinjen’s electric ferry TYRFING delayed

Øresundslinjen hits 16-year high for foot passengers

ORBIT CLIPPER launch marks new era for sustainable London transport

GNV VIRGO bunkers LNG as Italy's first long-haul LNG-powered ship on a scheduled route

The cost of a family ferry crossing – by route, day vs night, price per mile and versus flying

DBI publishes report and decision-support tool on risks of alternative fuels in maritime

Incat Tasmania and Molslinjen sign contract for third battery-electric high-speed catamaran

DRBA awards contract to SENESCO Marine for new hybrid ferry

Grimaldi Group and Weihai select Silverstream® System for nine RoPax newbuildings

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