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EWE Expedition Cruise © Tillberg design of Sweden

EWE cruises, Deltamarin and Tillberg design of Sweden receive AIP from DNV for their new expedition cruise vessel project

dec 07 2023

CruiseA new expedition cruise vessel project, developed by EWE cruises, Deltamarin and Tillberg design of Sweden, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) fr...

VITTORIO MORACE © Liberty Lines

The first of 12 new hybrid fast ferries for Liberty Lines launched

dec 06 2023

High-speedThe first of 12 new hybrid fast ferries for Italian operator Liberty Lines have been launched by shipbuilder Astilleros Armon in Spain. The 39.5-...

The 1964-built TUSTUMENA will be replaced © Alaska Marine Highway System

USD 220.2 million federal grant to modernize the US ferry systems

dec 06 2023

FerryThe U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced grants totalling USD 220.2 million from President Biden's Biparti...

A new terminal will be built © Baleària

Baleària plans to open a service between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico in 2024

dec 05 2023

FerryBaleària plans to open a new ferry route between San Pedro de Macorís (Dominican Republic) and Mayagüez (Puerto Rico) after summer 2024. The shipping co...

© Stirling Design International

Deltamarin wins design contract for La Méridionale’s new ro-pax vessels

dec 05 2023

FerryDeltamarin has signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling shipyard (Weihai) for the approval and detail design of La Méridionale’s upcoming ro-pax v...

BIRKA STOCKHOLM will be renamed BIRKA GOTLAND © Jukka Huotari

BIRKA GOTLAND will be the Baltic Sea's new pleasure cruise ship

dec 05 2023

CruiseIn August, Viking Line and Gotlandsbolaget presented a completely new joint investment in cruise traffic between Stockholm, Mariehamn and Visby. Now it...

CARNIVAL JUBILEE © Meyer Werft

MEYER WERFT hands over cruise ship CARNIVAL JUBILEE

dec 05 2023

CruiseMEYER WERFT handed over the CARNIVAL JUBILEE to Carnival Cruise Line on the scheduled date. The newbuilding is the first ship for Carnival Cruise Line ...

© Wärtsilä Corporation

Wärtsilä introduce another four methanol engines

dec 05 2023

Wärtsilä will introduce another four methanol engines to its portfolio. In addition to the Wärtsilä 32 methanol engine launched last year, Wärtsilä will add the Wärtsilä 20, Wärtsilä 31, ...

COP28

Cepsa and C2X set up joint project to develop one of the world’s largest green methanol plants in Europe

dec 04 2023

At COP28 Cepsa and C2X announced a joint project to provide green methanol for multiple industries, including chemicals and shipping. The project is to develop a plant in Huelva, Spain, e...

Bill Gates founded Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to support the Swedish based e-methanol producer FlagshipONE

dec 04 2023

At COP28, Ørsted announced that the EU-Catalyst Partnership, which consists of the European Commission, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, and the European Investment Bank, has vowed to suppor...

FINNCANOPUS sea trial

dec 03 2023

FerryFINNCANOPUS, sister to FINNSIRIUS, was out on sea trail and is expected to be delivered from the CMI Jinling shipyard in a few weeks time.
FINNSIRI...

MEIN SCHIFF 7 © Meyer Turku

Float out of TUI Cruises’ methanol capable MEIN SCHIFF 7 at Meyer Turku

dec 03 2023

CruiseThe float out of MEIN SCHIFF 7 was done during the weekend at the Meyer Turku shipyard. MEIN SCHIFF 7 is over 300 metres long and has 15 decks. The shi...

VIKING VELA © Viking

Viking marks float out of newest ocean ship

dec 01 2023

CruiseViking announced its newest ocean ship-the 998-guest VIKING VELA-was floated out, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship ha...

MEIN SCHIFF RELAX © TUI Cruises

MEIN SCHIFF RELAX launched in Monfalcone

dec 01 2023

CruiseThe launch of MEIN SCHIFF RELAX (initially MEIN SCHIFF 8), the first of two InTUItion class new concept cruise ships, dual-fuel LNG powered that Fincan...

San Francisco Bay Ferry system WETA © WETA

Wärtsilä signs Electrification and Integration Services agreement for USA’s first zero (direct)-emission high speed ferries project

nov 30 2023

High-speedWärtsilä has signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide its Fleet Electrification and Systems Integrator Services for a project to build...

© P&O Ferries

The second of P&O Ferries two new double-ended giants for its Dover-Calais service has been delivered

nov 29 2023

FerryThe second of P&O Ferries giant double-enders for its Dover-Calais service has been delivered from China's Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). T...

NEREA © Sefine Shipyard

Sefine Shipyard delivered ro-pax NEREA to Sicily’s Siremar (Caronte & Tourist)

nov 29 2023

FerrySicilian ferry operator Siremar took delivery of its 110-metre dual-fuel newbuilding ro-pax ferry NEREA from Turkey’s Sefine Shipyard. The new EUR 40 mi...

ICON OF THE SEAS © Meyer Turku

Meyer Turku shipyard delivered the world's largest cruise ship, ICON OF THE SEAS

nov 28 2023

CruiseMeyer Turku delivered the cruise ship ICON OF THE SEAS to Royal Caribbean International. At 365-metre length and with a gross tonnage of 248,655, ICON ...

Irish Ferries Freight announcement of sale of freight service

nov 27 2023

Irish Ferries Freight posted the following announcement, “We are delighted to announce our intention to sell a freight service between Northern Ireland and Scotland in early 2024. This ne...

Refurbishment of Condor Ferries new CONDOR ISLANDER

nov 26 2023

FerryTrimline completed the extensive interior rebrand of Condor Ferries‘ newly purchased CONDOR ISLANDER (formerly StraitNZ 's STRAITSMAN) during wet dock i...

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