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DFDS freight volumes up 3.3% in June, passenger numbers down 8.0%

jul 13 2026

DFDS transported 3.5m lane metres of freight in June 2026, up 3.3% on June 2025, while passenger numbers fell 8.0% to 413,000.

TT-Line orders second Green Ship 2.0

jul 12 2026

FerryTT-Line has confirmed an order for a second Green Ship 2.0 newbuild, a sister vessel to the ship announced at the end of 2025. The two LNG-hybrid ferrie...

New Maritime Technologies Forum guidelines to strengthen safety management systems for ships using methanol as fuel

jul 12 2026

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) announced the publication of new guidelines to support companies in developing new Safety Management Systems (SMS) and strengthening existing SMS for...

Steel cut for CARNIVAL DESTINY, first of Carnival's Ace class

jul 12 2026

CruiseCarnival Cruise Line has revealed the name of its next newbuilding as CARNIVAL DESTINY, the first of three next-generation Ace class ships, at a steel-...

Shippax Market 26 - Out Now!

jul 08 2026

Since 1998, Shippax Market has been the definitive annual resource for maritime industry professionals, delivering unparalleled data, in-depth analyses, and actionable insights. The 2026 ...

Shippax Guide 26 - Out Now!

jul 08 2026

Shippax Guide, established 1975, is the annual extensive ship register publication including all existing RoPax, RoRo and cruise vessels currently in service.
This latest issue feat...

Wärtsilä to supply propulsion solutions for Grimaldi Group newbuild programme

jul 08 2026

FerryTechnology group Wärtsilä will supply a range of propulsion solutions for nine newbuild ferries under construction for Grimaldi Group fleets. The vessel...

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury vessel for Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings

jul 08 2026

CruiseFincantieri has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the construction of a third ult...

Foreship develops energy-efficient ferry design for the Greek domestic market

jul 08 2026

FerryForeship, the naval architecture and marine engineering company of RINA, has developed a new ferry concept tailored to the specific operational and econ...

India secures government backing for ship recycling expansion

jul 08 2026

India’s ship recycling sector has received significant government backing, according to the latest market outlook report from Wirana Shipping.
The report notes that India aims to rec...

New study reveals ETS revenues per country breaking down shipping’s EUR 9 billion contribution

jul 07 2026

A new study by European Shipowners | ECSA quantifies for the first time how much revenues shipping contributes to the national budget of EU Member States. European Shipowners urge for a r...

CORSICA linea trials BioLNG on A GALEOTTA for Marseille–Bastia service

jul 06 2026

FerryCORSICA linea has become the first operator serving Corsica to launch a pilot integrating biomethane into the LNG supply of one of its vessels, with A G...

The platform that makes connectivity at sea work: Nowhere Connect Suite

jul 06 2026

When Nowhere Networks started out, the company built its own shore-to-ship radio network. As the network grew, no orchestration platform on the market offered the control, performance, an...

Rollback for Hull 102 as Incat's electric trio for Molslinjen takes shape

jul 03 2026

High-speedTasmanian shipbuilder Incat has rolled back Hull 102 at its Prince of Wales Bay shipyard in Hobart, marking a major construction milestone for the ...

Oceanbird completes installation and sea trials of Wing560 on TIRRANNA car carrier

jul 02 2026

Ro-roOceanbird has completed the installation and initial sea trials of its Wing560 wind propulsion system aboard the Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier TIRRANN...

Molslinjen cuts HAMMERSHUS overhaul time with Wärtsilä exchange parts

jul 02 2026

FerryDanish operator Molslinjen has completed a major 32,000-hour engine overhaul on the RoPax ferry HAMMERSHUS within a 14-day dry-docking window, using Wär...

Kelsian wins Auckland ferry contracts and acquires Belaire Ferries

jul 02 2026

FerryKelsian Group Limited has been awarded new long-term passenger ferry contracts in Auckland, New Zealand, and has agreed to acquire local operator Belair...

Illustration of the new TUSTUMENA © AMHS

Thoma-Sea named apparent low bidder for TUSTUMENA replacement at USD 350 million

jul 02 2026

FerryThe Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has identified Louisiana-based Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors as the apparen...

VOLCÁN DE TIMANFAYA will become the most modern addtion of the four © Frank Lose

Baleària completes Armas Trasmediterránea takeover with Strait and Alborán assets

jul 02 2026

FerryBaleària has closed the acquisition of the Alborán and Strait perimeters of Naviera Armas Trasmediterránea, adding four vessels and a portfolio of route...

Change at the top of the Meyer Werft group

jul 02 2026

YardThe Chairman of the Management Board (CEO) of Meyer Werft GmbH, Bernd Eikens, will leave the company on 30 June 2026 and retire. As announced at the en...

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DFDS freight volumes up 3.3% in June, passenger numbers down 8.0%

TT-Line orders second Green Ship 2.0

New Maritime Technologies Forum guidelines to strengthen safety management systems for ships using methanol as fuel

Steel cut for CARNIVAL DESTINY, first of Carnival's Ace class

Shippax Market 26 - Out Now!

Shippax Guide 26 - Out Now!

Wärtsilä to supply propulsion solutions for Grimaldi Group newbuild programme

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury vessel for Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings

Foreship develops energy-efficient ferry design for the Greek domestic market

India secures government backing for ship recycling expansion

New study reveals ETS revenues per country breaking down shipping’s EUR 9 billion contribution

CORSICA linea trials BioLNG on A GALEOTTA for Marseille–Bastia service

The platform that makes connectivity at sea work: Nowhere Connect Suite

Rollback for Hull 102 as Incat's electric trio for Molslinjen takes shape

Oceanbird completes installation and sea trials of Wing560 on TIRRANNA car carrier

Molslinjen cuts HAMMERSHUS overhaul time with Wärtsilä exchange parts

Kelsian wins Auckland ferry contracts and acquires Belaire Ferries

Thoma-Sea named apparent low bidder for TUSTUMENA replacement at USD 350 million

Baleària completes Armas Trasmediterránea takeover with Strait and Alborán assets

Change at the top of the Meyer Werft group

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