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IMO postpones adoption of Net-Zero Framework for shipping by one year

Oct 18 2025

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has delayed the adoption of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for the shipping industry by one year, following a divided vote among member states. The decision was made at an extraordinary session of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC E.2), held from 14 to 17 October.

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Oct 18 2025

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Greek double-ended ferry sold to Guyana

Oct 17 2025

FerryGreek company Psomas Shipping is reported to have sold its 2020-built double-ended RoPax ARIS IV. The exact identity of the buyer is not yet known by Shippax, but the buyer is registered in Guyana. ARIS IV was delivered to Psomas Shipping by the Perama-based Atsalakis Shipyard as a replacement for the 2010-built ARIS III, which was sold to the Italian operator Delcomar.

Brittany Ferries celebrates the arrival of its 7 millionth passenger at the port of Santander

Oct 17 2025

FerryOn Thursday morning, October 16, Brittany Ferries celebrated the arrival of its seven millionth passenger at an event held at the dock in Santander, in the presence of Joëlle Croc, Director of Customer Experience and Sales on board Brittany Ferries; César Díaz, President of the Port of Santander; Gema Igual, Mayor of Santander; Pedro Casares, Government Delegate and María José Sáenz de Buruaga, President of Cantabria.

La Méridionale recruits new CEO from DFDS

Oct 17 2025

FerryThe ferry operator La Méridionale, owned by the French container shipping giant CMA CGM, will have a new CEO starting from the turn of the year. The position will be taken by Étienne Melliani, a French national who is currently Managing Director of DFDS France, a role he assumed in August 2024.

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Stena signs Letter-of-Intent for first C-Flexer newbuild

Oct 17 2025

Ro-roWhile Stena on 16 October held the naming ceremony for STENA CONNECTA, the second of two NewMax RoRo newbuildings at CMI Jinling Weihai in China, Stena and the shipyard also marked the signing of a Letter-of-Intent (LOI) for the construction of a RoRo vessel based on the larger so-called C-Flexer design.

STENA CONNECTA © Stena Line

STENA CONNECTA named at CMI Jinling Weihai

Oct 16 2025

Ro-roOn 16 October, the naming ceremony was held for Stena Line’s second of two new RoRo vessels for the Belfast–Heysham route, STENA CONNECTA, at the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling Weihai. STENA CONNECTA completed her sea trials in September and is expected enter regular service from January 2026.

ASCO implements new solutions in their third RoPax from Baku Shipyard

Oct 16 2025

FerryConstruction of the third RoPax, Yard No. H114, in a series of three next-generation RoPax ferries for ASCO (Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping) at the Baku Shipyard (BSY) is progressing on schedule. 70% of the project has been completed, ASCO says in a public update.

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Vision for an electric transformation of one of Åland’s archipelago ferries

Oct 16 2025

FerryAxFerries (Ålands Skärgårdsrederi Ab), owned by the Government of Åland and FinFerries, presents a development concept for the archipelago ferry ALFÅGELN. The vision illustrates how the vessel can be rebuilt into a modern, fully electric, and emission-free ship with higher capacity and improved operational efficiency.

Wind-powered RoRo ship NEOLINER ORIGIN sets sail on maiden voyage

Oct 16 2025

Ro-roOn the 16th of October, NEOLINER ORIGIN will commence its first voyage to Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Baltimore. Built by RMK Marine for Neoline Armateur, it is equipped with 66-metre carbon fibre masts and a total sail area of 3,000 m². NEOLINER ORIGIN is a 136m-long sailing commercial ship capable of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 80% compared to conventional ships of equivalent size by reducing energy needs and using wind as the main propulsion energy.

MOBY OTTA © Frank Lose

Moby has sold its last “Tor Line sister” to China

Oct 16 2025

FerryMoby Lines has sold MOBY OTTA to Hoiyu International Group Ltd in China for further operations. The 1976-built ferry has been laid up in Livorno since 1 October, and has now been renamed ELPIS and reflagged from Italy to St. Kitts & Nevis.

Disney Cruise Line takes delivery of DISNEY DESTINY

Oct 16 2025

CruiseMEYER WERFT delivered its latest cruise ship, the 340-metre and 4,000-passenger DISNEY DESTINY. The handover to Disney Cruise Line took place on schedule in Eemshaven, the Netherlands. The first passengers will board in November.

Summer 2025: Mediterranean ferry travel insights

Oct 15 2025

US, UK, and EU bookings surged, with ferry demand up by around 20% year-on-year. Italy held its crown, led by Capri, Amalfi, and Sorrento, which topped international demand. Croatia’s appeal strengthened, with Split, Dubrovnik, and Bol leading the way despite modest growth in the wider market. Greece saw a mixed performance — Paros and Naxos advanced, while Santorini and Mykonos softened slightly. In Spain, ferry bookings to the Balearics cooled, but demand increased for the Canary Islands, Tarifa, and Tangier.

Attica has published financial and volumes figures for 1st half of 2025

Oct 15 2025

FinanceAttica Holdings S.A. (Attica Group) has announced its financial results for the 1st half of 2025, which reflect an increase in consolidated revenue across both geographical segments of operation (in Greek domestic and international routes). Overall, compared to the corresponding period in 2024, revenue increased by 2.96%, reaching EUR 326.6 million from EUR 317.2 million.

Baleària recorded an 11% increase in freight volumes - fresh products now account for 35% of its cargo

Oct 15 2025

FerryRefrigerated products, such as fruits and vegetables, make up 35% of the cargo transported by Baleària, a volume that consolidates the shipping company as a key player in the logistics distribution of fresh and perishable foods in the regions where it operates. Refrigerated cargo thereby represents the largest share by type of goods for Baleària, although this varies by route.

CAROLINE RUSS in Genoa © Frank Lose

GNV has extended the charter of its two Sietas-RoRos for another year

Oct 15 2025

Ro-roStarting from September this year, GNV has extended the charter of the two RoRo vessels CAROLINE RUSS and ELISABETH RUSS for an additional 12 months. Both ships were also chartered to GNV on a 12-month agreement in September last year, and prior to that, they had likewise been employed by GNV for a longer cumulative period.

Torpoint “Bridge to Zero” to deliver UK’s first zero-emission chain ferry plan

Oct 15 2025

FerryA project to cut carbon emissions from the world’s busiest chain ferry service is underway in Cornwall and Devon. The Torpoint “Bridge to Zero” initiative aims to create a practical, fully costed plan to convert the Torpoint Ferry fleet from diesel power to 100% shore-supplied renewable electricity.

CRACOVIA © Richard Seville

CRACOVIA to spend another 12 months in the Mediterranean

Oct 15 2025

FerryNouris el Bahr Ferries is extending its charter of the RoPax CRACOVIA from Polferries, effective from November. The extension is for an additional 12 months.

New Zealand Government confirms double ferry order at GSI

Oct 14 2025

FerryThe New Zealand Government, through its procuring company Ferry Holdings Limited, has secured GSI (Guangzhou Shipyard International) as the builder of two new ferries for the state-owned, KiwiRail-operated Interislander, New Zealand Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed today, thereby confirming Shippax’s earlier report.

SMYRIL arriving at Torshaven © Søren Lund Hviid

SMYRIL is returning to the Faroe Islands after extensive upgrade

Oct 14 2025

FerryAfter seven weeks in dock at the repair yard Fayard in Denmark, and following extensive retrofit and installation work, Strandfaraskip Landsins’ flagship, SMYRIL, has now set course for the Faroe Islands. Major work has been completed. The most significant tasks included rebuilding the aft section, installing two new stern thrusters, and fitting three new auxiliary engines - each more than twice as powerful as the previous ones.

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