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Launching and naming ceremony of SeaRoad's LNG-capable SEAROAD I at FSG Shipyard

nov 07 2025

Ro-roOn 7 November 2025, Flensburger Shipyard (FSG) and SeaRoad celebrated the launching and naming ceremony of the new Hull No. 784, christened SEAROAD I. Wi...

CMAL launches public vote to name seven new electric loch-class ferries

nov 07 2025

FerryCaledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is calling for the public’s help to choose the names of the seven new electric ferries being built as part of ...

NORRÖNA to Oslo with nearly 1 in 50 of the Faroese citizens

nov 07 2025

FerryFaroese Smyril Line is offering a special cruise from Tórshavn to Oslo using its large RoPax vessel NORRÖNA, which normally operates between the Faroe I...

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2017-built PCTC reported sold by Grimaldi Lines

nov 07 2025

Ro-roWhile the Grimaldi Group is in the process of continuously taking delivery of newly built PCTCs — most recently GRANDE MELBOURNE on 22 October — older PC...

Molslinjens electric catamarans, built by Incat

NFI obtains deeper financial support for its green transition

nov 07 2025

FinanceRabobank is deepening its financial support for NFI (Nordic Ferry Infrastructure), which was formed by EQT Group Infrastructure in 2023, and today ho...

GNV strengthens its presence in Morocco

nov 07 2025

GNV has appointed Carole Montarsolo as General Manager of GNV Morocco. The ferry operator states that the appointment of Carole Montarsolo to the position is an important step in strength...

Moby and Ichnusa continues on Sardinia-Corsica route under a new agreement

nov 07 2025

FerryMoby Lines and Ichnusa Lines will continue jointly operating the public service routes between Santa Teresa di Gallura and Bonifacio (Sardinia to Corsic...

Sicily ferry contracts extended another two years without tender

nov 07 2025

FerryThe Italian ferry operator Caronte & Tourist will continue operating the RoPax links between Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, the Egadi Islands, Usti...

First two of Fjord1’s autonomously operated electric ferries launched

nov 07 2025

FerryThe first two, out of four in total, of the world’s first autonomous electric ferries for Fjord1, TBN: FANARAAKEN and TBN: SKAGASTØL, have been launched...

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...

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Launching and naming ceremony of SeaRoad's LNG-capable SEAROAD I at FSG Shipyard

CMAL launches public vote to name seven new electric loch-class ferries

NORRÖNA to Oslo with nearly 1 in 50 of the Faroese citizens

2017-built PCTC reported sold by Grimaldi Lines

NFI obtains deeper financial support for its green transition

GNV strengthens its presence in Morocco

Moby and Ichnusa continues on Sardinia-Corsica route under a new agreement

Sicily ferry contracts extended another two years without tender

First two of Fjord1’s autonomously operated electric ferries launched

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

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