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The first block of WONDER OF THE SEAS is lifted into the building dock © RCI

Keel laid for fifth Oasis Class vessel – to be named WONDER OF THE SEAS

Online Member Access Oct 10 2019

CruiseThe keel of Royal Caribbean International’s (RCI) fifth Oasis Class vessel, to be named WONDER OF THE SEAS, was laid on 9 October at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. When delivered in the first half of 2021, the 227,000gt vessel will sail to Shanghai to homeport for a season of cruises from China.

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CAROLINE RUSS didn't return to service after the Christmas break. © J.J. Jager

P&O Ferries has discontinued its Calais-Tilbury freight-only service

Online Member Access Jan 16 2020

Ro-roOwing to lower than expected demand, P&O Ferries has pulled the plug on its Calais-Tilbury freight-only ser...

Hand-over ceremony of STENA EDDA on 15 January. © Stena RoRo

Stena takes delivery of second E-Flexer

Jan 16 2020

FerryHot on the heels of the introduction of STENA ESTRID on the Holyhead-Dublin route, Stena Line has taken delivery...

Hand-over ceremony of STENA EDDA on 15 January. © Stena RoRo

Stena takes delivery of second E-Flexer

Jan 16 2020

FerryHot on the heels of the introduction of STENA ESTRID on the Holyhead-Dublin route, Stena Line has taken delivery...

WORLD EXPLORER was delivered in July 2019. © Mystic Cruises

Mystic orders four more Explorer Class Polar expedition vessels

Online Member Access Jan 15 2020

Hellenic Seaways's NISSOS CHIOS will take up service as Blue Star Ferries' BLUE STAR CHIOS following her drydocking. © George Giannakis

Blue Star Ferries to expand fleet with Hellenic Seaways tonnage

Online Member Access Jan 15 2020

The 2019-built EXPRESS 4 is Moslinjen's most recent addition to the fleet. In October last year, Molslinjen ordered an Austal 115m ro-pax catamaran for its Bornholmslinjen division. © Marko Stampehl

Molslinjen put up for sale

Online Member Access Jan 14 2020

FAROS is the former STELIOS FILIAGKOS. © Nikias Ioannidis

Jadrolinija shops in Greece to renew its fleet

Online Member Access Jan 14 2020

DANIELLE CASANOVA has not yet been affected by the strike initiated by employees of La Méridionale. The ferry is seen here in Toulon on 11 January. © Jean-Pierre Fabre

La Méridionale’s strike also heavily affects Corsica Linea

Online Member Access Jan 14 2020

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Hand-over ceremony of STENA EDDA on 15 January. © Stena RoRo

Stena takes delivery of second E-Flexer

Jan 16 2020

The 2019-built EXPRESS 4 is Moslinjen's most recent addition to the fleet. In October last year, Molslinjen ordered an Austal 115m ro-pax catamaran for its Bornholmslinjen division. © Marko Stampehl

Molslinjen put up for sale

Online Member Access Jan 14 2020

Artist's impression of the Superstar Class with jacuzzis on Deck 12 aft. © Finnlines-Grimaldi Group

Finnlines confirms double order of Superstar Class at CMI Jinling Weihai Shipyard

Online Member Access Jan 07 2020

FRS will not renew the charter of GOLDEN BRIDGE which will be replaced by VRONSKIY © Bruno Jonathan

FRS replaces GOLDEN BRIDGE with VRONSKIY

Online Member Access Jan 07 2020

Full house at Remontowa Shiprepair Yard in Gdansk with PONT-AVEN berthed in front of Transfennica's GENCA. PONT-AVEN has meanwhile shifted to the floating dock earlier occupied by TT-Line's HUCKLEBERRY FINN. © Remontowa Shiprepair Yard

PONT-AVEN arrives in Gdansk for 10-week refit, which includes fitting of new MaK main engine

Online Member Access Jan 09 2020

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Keel laying ceremony on Monday 13 January. © DFDS

DFDS’s first new ro-pax for Baltic service taking shape in GSI building dock

Online Member Access Jan 13 2020

RAMON LLULL will offer a direct link between the Spanish mainland and the island of Formentera. © Kai Ortel

Balearic Island shuffle

Online Member Access Jan 13 2020

STENA ESTRID to make first commercial sailing on 13 January

Online Member Access Jan 10 2020

The new YAMATO was launched by Mitsubishi Shimonoseki on 10 January. © Mitsubishi Shipbuilding

New YAMATO launched

Online Member Access Jan 10 2020

According to the latest information STENA NORDICA will serve the Europoort-Killingholme route until the 22 January introduction of HATCHE. © Sebastian Ziehl

STENA NORDICA to temporarily serve Europoort-Killingholme route

Online Member Access Jan 09 2020

La Méridionale's PIANA is currently chartered by Corsica Linea, serving the Porto-Vecchio route. © Frank Lose

Tender for Corsica’s secondary ports cancelled once again

Online Member Access Jan 09 2020

BLUE LUMINOUS will replace BLUE DOLPHIN 2 in spring this year. © Naikai Zosen Setoda Shipyard

BLUE LUMINOUS touches the water

Online Member Access Jan 09 2020

Full house at Remontowa Shiprepair Yard in Gdansk with PONT-AVEN berthed in front of Transfennica's GENCA. PONT-AVEN has meanwhile shifted to the floating dock earlier occupied by TT-Line's HUCKLEBERRY FINN. © Remontowa Shiprepair Yard

PONT-AVEN arrives in Gdansk for 10-week refit, which includes fitting of new MaK main engine

Online Member Access Jan 09 2020

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