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The 1972-built FJÄRDVÄGEN is the only ship left in the fleet of Rederi AB Lillgaard © Jukka Huotari

Rederi AB Lillgaard sells two of its diminutive ro-ros

mar 02 2018

Ro-roThe Åland-based newspaper Ålands Sjöfart reports that Rederi AB Lillgaard has disposed of two of its diminituve ro-ros, only retaining the 780-lanemetr...

The proximity to the city centers in port cities like Tallinn is one of the features that makes many Baltic ports score high on guest satisfaction. © EHRENBERG SØRENSEN Kommunikation

Cruise passenger record for Baltic Sea ports

mar 02 2018

PortWith data from 32 Baltic Sea ports, the latest edition of the Cruise Baltic Market Review is showing a dramatic increase in cruise passengers visiting...

© Philippe Holthof

Golden Star co-owner called off hunger strike

mar 02 2018

FerryThe highly competitive nature of the ferry business in Greece was again brought into focus by a shipowner who went on a hunger strike at the Piraeus wat...

Encouraging start for Interferry security committee

mar 02 2018

PressreleaseFollowing an inaugural conference call last November, Interferry’s newly-formed Security Committee held its first in-person meeting on Febru...

V2V EMPRESS has been re-introduced between Vancouver and Victoria © V2V Vacations

V2V EMPRESS returns to service between Vancouver and Victoria after re-engining

mar 02 2018

High-speedThe start-up of any new fast ferry service never runs smoothly and this has most certainly been the case in British Colombia for Australian-owned...

Cold ironing for SPITSBERGEN in the port of Bergen © Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten’s first shore connection in Bergen

mar 02 2018

TechOn Wednesday 28 February, the SPITSBERGEN – Hurtigruten’s lastest acquisition – was connected for the first time to the shore grid during a regular eig...

GALLEONS PASSAGE is the never-delivered DONA MERCEDES © Gran Cacique Express

Trinidad & Tobago’s new GALLEONS PASSAGE leaves China for the Caribbean

mar 02 2018

FerryThe ro-pax catamaran recently bought by the Government for Trinidad & Tobago to maintain its vital sea bridge between Port of Spain and Scarborough ...

Already before the summer STENA JUTLANDICA will use battery power while berthing © Jukka Huotari

Stena Line to install battery power on STENA JUTLANDICA

mar 02 2018

FerrySwedish ferry giant Stena Line recently signed a contract with Callenberg Technology Group to install a 1MWh battery package on board the Gothenburg-Fre...

BENCHIJIGUA EXPRESS © Frank Lose

CBG Systems appointed to refit SFPs on board three more Fred. Olsen fast craft

mar 02 2018

SupplierCBG Systems Pty Ltd (CBG) is recognized as the leading designer, manufacturer and installer of lightweight Structural Fire Protection systems (SF...

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Launching ceremony for Torghatten Nord’s NB 1080

mar 02 2018

FerryToday, 2 March, the launching ceremony is held for the NB 1080 project at the Tersan Shipyard in Turkey. The double-ender is under construction for Norw...

Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp.’s 2017 annual figures reveal it controls a third of the Philippine ferry market

mar 01 2018

FinanceChelsea Logistics Holdings Corp. – the shipping arm of Philippine tycoon Dennis Uy – holds a significant stake in 2GO, the country’s largest ferry op...

SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY © Saga Cruises

First steel cut for Saga Cruises’ SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY

mar 01 2018

CruiseA steel cutting ceremony was held yesterday, 28 February, at the the Meyer Werft in Papenburg for SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY, the first newbuilding for UK-bas...

VARD released its 2017 financial results

mar 01 2018

FinanceVARD, a Fincantieri company, has released its 2017 financial results. Highlights below.

COLOR MAGIC - host of the 2018 Shippax Ferry Conference © Peter Therkildsen

Color Line gets green light for NIS flag

mar 01 2018

FerryThe dispute between the Norwegian state and Color Line has come to an end. Color Line will therefore be allowed to switch its Oslo-Kiel cruise ferries C...

Condor Ferries operates a fleet of two high-speed craft, one ro-pax and one ro-ro freighter © Philippe Holthof

Condor Ferries could be put for sale within the next 24 months

feb 28 2018

FinanceAccording to Charles Parkinson, Guernsey’s Economic Development President, British Channel Island ferry operator Condor Ferries could be put for sale...

The high-speed catamaran KAROLIN is the latest acquistion of Golden Star Ferries and has meanwhile been renamed SUPERCAT - in the background is Golden Star Ferries' SUPERRUNNER © George Giannakis

Owner’s food for thought in Greek ferry route dispute

feb 28 2018

FerryThe highly competitive nature of the ferry business in Greece has again been brought into focus with a ferry company owner accusing the country’s Shippi...

ANAX is a near sister to ANASSA M © Shippax archive

ANAX delivered to Thassos Ferries

feb 28 2018

FerryThe Greek Kouris Shipyard has delivered the 2,600gt ANAX to Thassos Ferries. The double-ender has meanwhile arrived in Thassos where she joined the four...

Lindblad Expeditions released its 2017 full-year results

feb 28 2018

FinanceThe 2017 full-year financial results for Lindblad Expeditions have been released. Some highlights follow.

SAKURA has already been renamed TRANSASIA 18 for her new role in the Philippines © Uwe Jakob

SAKURA to leave Japan for the Philippines

feb 28 2018

FerryUwajima-Unyu Ferries has found a buyer for its 1998-built SAKURA which was decommissioned in late 2017 following the introduction of the Naikai Zosen-bu...

When entering service later this year, ELIO will be the first LNG-powered ferry in the Med © Sefine Shipyard

Caronte & Tourist’s ELIO took to the water

feb 28 2018

FerryOn Monday 26 February the LNG-powered double-ender ELIO of Caronte & Tourist glided into the water at the Sefine Shipyard in Yalova, Turkey.

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