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FINNSIRIUS © Finnlines Plc

Finnlines’ new vessel, FINNSIRIUS, debuts in September – special program during the maiden voyage

aug 22 2023

FerryFINNSIRIUS sets off for its maiden voyage from Naantali via Långnäs to Kapellskär on Friday 15 September 2023. The first passengers will then get to tra...

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Stena Line gets the green light for its massive redevelopment of Holyhead Port

aug 22 2023

PortStena Line’s ambitious plans for the redevelopment of Holyhead Port in North Wales have been given the green light by the Welsh government after minis...

VOLCAN DE TENEGUIA © Kai Ortel

Armas Group sells ro-ro VOLCAN DE TENEGUIA to Greece

aug 22 2023

Ro-roThe Armas Group has has sold the freight ro-ro VOLCAN DE TENEGUIA to Piraeus based Octo Maritime. The 2007-built 1,550 lane metre capacity vessel was han...

(L-R) Christophe Mathieu, Chief Executive of Brittany Ferries, Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, and Henrik Pedersen, Chief Executive of Associated British Ports (ABP)

MOU signed between Brittany Ferries, Plymouth City Council and Associated British Ports to develop Millbay Docks

aug 22 2023

Plymouth City Council, Millbay Docks and the dock’s major customer Brittany Ferries have pledged to work together to support the docks to grow and to work towards Net Zero by signing a Me...

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Fjord1 expands its fleet with purchase of two high-speed vessels and ordering of a newbuild

aug 18 2023

High-speedThe new generation of high-speed ferries for the city boat routes in Bergen has been ordered. Fjord1 has entered into an agreement with Kystekspr...

DROTTEN at Fayard on 17 August © Peter Therkildsen

Gotlandsbolaget Q2 2023 interim report 2023 – DROTTEN at the Fayard Shipard for repairs

aug 18 2023

FinanceRevenues amounted to SEK 564.2 million (760.0). The costs amounted to -555.9 MSEK (-810.8). Revenues and costs during the quarter were lower than the...

Nortal and MODI partner to streamline security and create seamless passenger experience at ports

aug 18 2023

PortNortal and MODI GmbH, a supplier of biometrical vision and entrance solutions, announced a cooperation to enhance Nortal’s existing Smart Port solutio...

PENGHU © Naikai Zosen

Naikai Zosen delivered a 120-metre ro-pax to Taiwan

aug 18 2023

FerryA new ro-pax ferry for Taiwan Navigation was delivered by Japan’s Naikai Zosen Setoda shipyard. The new ro-pax named PENGHU entered service between Kaoh...

WENATCHEE is one of the three Jumbo Mark II-class ferries' being converted © Washington State Ferries

Washington State Ferries awards contract to convert largest vessels to hybrid-electric power

aug 17 2023

FerryWashington State Ferries announced contract with the Vigor shipyard for the conversion of up to three Jumbo Mark II-class ferries to hybrid-electric pow...

One of the two Damen-built catamaran's for the service © Hullo

Vancouver Island Ferry Co’s HULLO fast ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver started

aug 16 2023

High-speedThe much-anticipated high-speed passenger ferry service HULLO, operated by Vancouver Island Ferry Co (VIFC), between downtown Nanaimo and downtow...

© Deltamarin

Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs letter of intent for four 9,350 CEU methanol-capable and ammonia-ready PCTC’s

aug 15 2023

Ro-roWallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a letter of intent for delivery of four 9,350 CEU methanol-capable and ammonia-ready vessels and individual options for a...

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Hornblower secures new USD 405 million NYC Ferry operating contract

aug 15 2023

High-speedUS commuter ferry specialist Hornblower Group will continue to operate New York City’s NYC Ferry service after securing the new operating contrac...

DFDS Q2 2023 interim report and July volumes

aug 15 2023

FinanceDFDS announced its Q2 results for 2023. Revenue reached DKK 6.9 billion (DKK 7.2 billion) and EBITDA decreased 5% to DKK 1.4 billion. Passenger numbe...

BLUE WAVE HARMONY © Blue Wave

Long-awaited freight ro-ro service starts between El Salvador and Costa Rica

aug 14 2023

Ro-roA long-awaited freight ro-ro service between the Central American countries of El Salvador and Costa Rica, talked about for the past seven years, became ...

Illustration of the planned replacement for TUSTUMENA © Glosten

AMHS announces new long-term plan to 2045 for fleet and terminal upgrades

aug 14 2023

FerryThe state-owned Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) has announced its latest long-term plans for its fleet and terminal upgrades programmes. Phase 1 has...

MISIDA © Marc Ottini

Godby Shipping secures new charters for BALTIC BRIGHT, MIMER and MISTRAL

aug 14 2023

Ro-roMariehamn-based ro-ro specialist Godby Shipping reports a very strong ro-ro market with good charter rates, as it announces new charters for three of its...

Top 20 ferry operators fleet gross-ton size as of 1 April 2023

Top 20 ferry operators

aug 11 2023

Top 20 ferry operators fleet by gross-ton, lanemetre and passenger capacities, as of 1 April 2023.

Stena Line and Flixbus offer Poland to Norway direct bus/ferry connection

aug 11 2023

FerryStena Line, together with Flixbus, has launched the first direct bus/ferry connection from Poland to Norway. The route connects cities in southern and c...

CLIPPER PENNANT © Frank Lose

SEATRUCK PENNANT sold to Arab Bridge Maritime

aug 10 2023

Ro-roSeatruck Ferries’ SEATRUCK PENNANT has been sold to Jordan-based Arab Bridge Maritime and renamed UR.

MANXMAN © John Bryant

IOMSPC’s new flagship MANXMAN to enter passenger service on 17 August

aug 10 2023

FerryThe isle of Man Steam Packet Co’s (IOMSPC) new South Korean built ro-pax ferry MANXMAN, the company’s new flagship, will enter passenger service on 17 A...

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