• Follow us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • YouTube
  • RSS
  • Contact us

Getting access to our website

Read more

Search form

CalMac’s CALEDONIAN ISLES returns to service after 20 months of repairs

Oct 03 2025

FerryCaledonian MacBrayne’s (CalMac’s), 1993-built RoPax ferry CALEDONIAN ISLES has returned to her service to Arran after a catalogue of repairs taking 20 months to complete and costing the ferry operator GBP 11.6 million.

Holyhead-Dublin identified as a leading candidate for green shipping corridor

Oct 03 2025

FerryThe ferry route between Dublin Port and the Port of Holyhead could serve as one of Europe’s first dedicated green shipping corridors, says a new study. The study also identified green methanol as a suitable candidate fuel for the corridor with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions up to 80%.

JASMINE LEADER © NYK Line

NYK, MTI, and Grid launch AI-based system to optimize fleet allocation

Oct 03 2025

Ro-roNYK Line, MTI and Grid have jointly developed an AI-based system that automates and optimizes the allocation plan of car carriers. Full-scale operations of the system were launched at NYK in July.

Stena Line celebrate 30 years of Dublin service

Oct 03 2025

FerryStena Line is celebrating a major milestone with 30 years of service in Dublin. As part of the celebrations Stena Line, in partnership with Business Sweden and the Swedish Embassy in Dublin brought together Swedish business leaders, Irish Government officials as well as trade and investment promotion organisations for a high-level business roundtable.

MARGARITA SALAS bunkering bioLNG

Baleària begins exclusive bioLNG use on three of its ships

Oct 03 2025

FerryBaleària has begun regularly incorporating bioLNG in its operations. The dual-fuel capable MARGARITA SALAS, ABEL MATUTES and RUSADIR vessels have been powered exclusively by this renewable fuel since the beginning of September. The company has procured 132 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of bioLNG, which will allow the three ships to sail emissions-free until December 2025.

SUNFLOWER SHIRETOKO © MOL

DLU Ferry acquires another ferry in Japan

Oct 03 2025

FerryMOL Sunflower’s RoPax SUNFLOWER SHIRETOKO has reportedly been sold to Indonesian operator DLU Ferry (PT Dharma Lautan Utama). It is further reported that SUNFLOWER SHIRETOKO, which has been anchored off Balikpapan, Indonesia, since July 28, will be renamed DHARMA RUCITRA V under its new ownership.

Duncan Mackison and Fiona Hyslop © CalMac

TS and CalMac sign agreement to bring Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Service under full public control

Oct 03 2025

FerryTransport Scotland (TS) and CalMac Ferries Ltd have signed relevant agreements to bring the operation of the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Service (CHFS) under public control. This marks a key milestone in the future delivery of ferry services for Scotland's island a rural communities. Updated delivery schedule for the Cemre newbuilds ISLE OF ISLAY, LOCH INDAAL, LOCHMOR, and CLAYMORE has also been provided.

Port of Motril

Port of Motril looks out for a new operator to Tanger Med

Oct 03 2025

Port(Updated 3. October with a statement from Baleària.)
Baleària has reorganized its network, affecting the route that connects the Port of Motril with the Moroccan port of Tangier Med. The business decision has resulted in the temporary suspension of this connection, which until now had shown positive growth both in cargo volume and in the number of units carried, several Spanish media reports.

Shippax Ferry Conference - Where the ferry industry meet, innovate, and inspire!

Oct 01 2025

Join us at the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference for two days packed with engaging speeches, lively debates, and the best possible networking. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the future of the ferry industry together.

FORTUNY © Frank Lose

FORTUNY has now changed owner and name

Oct 01 2025

FerryOn 29 September, Fred. Olsen Express formally took ownership of FORTUNY. The ship was sold by Armas Trasmediterránea to Liberty Lines in July this year, who immediately resold her to Fred. Olsen Express. The 2001-built RoPax, with a capacity for 1,250 passengers and 1,500 lanemetres, and a service speed of 23 knots, was simultaneously with the formal change of owner renamed BUENAVISTA EXPRESS.

Final MAIB-report after engine room fire onboard FINNMASTER

Oct 01 2025

Ro-roThe British MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch) has published their final Accident Investigation Report on an engine room fire which occurred onboard Finnlines’ 1998-built 1,775-lanemetre RoRo FINNMASTER (today Baleària’s EOS) in Hull at 20:13 local time on 19 September 2021.

ClassNK grants Approval in Principle for Methanol Superstorage

Oct 01 2025

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to SRC for Methanol Superstorage, the innovative tank design concept that uses a Sandwich Plate System (SPS) technology to almost double shipboard storage capacity for both methanol and ethanol. The ClassNK AiP confirms that Methanol Superstorage is feasible for the intended application in accordance with the Society’s 'Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels.

Letter of Intent on financing for Jadrolinija fleet renewal

Oct 01 2025

FerryJadrolinija has signed a Letter of Intent on investment preparation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, with the aim of supporting development and facilitating access to commercial capital for financing the renewal of the national shipping company’s fleet.

OPTIMA SEAWAYS arrives in Klaipeda from Dunkirk on 28 September to begin sailing between Klaipeda and Karlshamn that same evening © Søren Lund Hviid

Tonnage adjustments between DFDS’s North European RoPax markets

Sep 30 2025

FerryDFDS has now deployed VICTORIA SEAWAYS and OPTIMA SEAWAYS on the Rosslare–Dunkirk and Klaipeda–Karlshamn routes, respectively. The two RoPax ferries have thus swapped places within DFDS’s North European network. The tonnage swap results in roughly a 15% reduction in lanemetre capacity on the Klaipeda–Karlshamn route, but almost a halving of cabin capacity.

© Kai Ortel

Gotlandsbolaget: Steady Passenger Numbers and Strong Summer Performance

Sep 30 2025

FerryGotlandsbolaget reports a stable summer season for 2025, with passenger and guest numbers holding steady across its operations. Strong travel on Destination Gotland, positive growth for BIRKA GOTLAND, and consistent occupancy at Gotland Hotels & Properties highlight a successful peak season.

Carnival Corporation Reports Record-Breaking Q3 2025 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook

Sep 30 2025

FinanceCarnival Corporation & plc has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, marking the strongest quarter in the company’s history. The cruise giant delivered all-time high net income and revenues, while also raising its full-year guidance for the third quarter in a row, citing strong demand, effective cost management, and improved yields.

Njord Partners acquire cross-Solent ferry operator Red Funnel

Sep 30 2025

FerryJust 24 hours before its deadline to find new investment, the original cross-Solent ferry operator Red Funnel has been taken over by London-based private equity company Njord Partners. The news from the Southampton-based ferry operator firmly squashes the hopes of newly established Vectis Ferries Ltd, which has been in private talks with the Isle of Wight-based newcomer for more than 10 weeks with Red Funnel’s previous advisers and funders.

The ships will be sister ships to MEIN SCHIFF RELAX and MEIN SCHIFF FLOW © Fincantieri

Fincantieri and TUI Cruises sign contract for two new cruise ships

Sep 29 2025

CruiseFincantieri and TUI Cruises (a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd) today signed a contract for the design and construction of two new cruise ships. This order replaces the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed in March 2025 with TUI AG for the construction of two cruise ships for their Marella Cruises brand.

Frederikshavn

Stena Line enters 50-year agreement with Frederikshavn

Sep 29 2025

PortStena Line has entered into a long-term agreement with the Municipality of Frederikshavn for the operation of the ferry port in Frederikshavn for the next 50 years.

MANANNAN © Alan Blunden

IoMSPCo to spend GBP 120 million on building new fast ferry to replace existing MANANNAN

Sep 28 2025

High-speedIrish Sea ferry operator the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co (IoMSPCo) is to spend GBP120 million in building a new fast ferry for its services to the UK mainland, replacing its existing Incat 96m Wave Piercing Catamaran MANANNAN. The new ferry could be in service in five years.

Get the latest news - for FREE

Receive our weekly newsletter with the latest news and unique special offers.

Products

Shippax Info

Our monthly magazine + Online Access.1 year subscription.

More

Shippax Market 25

Market reports & outlook

More

Shippax Guide 25

SAINT-MALO

More

Shippax Designs 24

VARSOVIA

More

Shippax Database - Single user

Shippax Database online

More

Ferry Statistics

Price upon request

More

Read more articles

Don’t miss out!

The place to meet the ferry shipping industry!

Book Now
Go to top