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Armas Trasmediterránea to Operate Canary Islands–Cádiz Public Interest Line for Another Year

Jun 27 2025

FerryThe Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, through the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy, has approved an extension for the Armas Trasmediterránea Group to continue operating the Cádiz–Canary Islands public service obligation line for an additional year. The contract will be automatically extended from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

CANOPEE

CANOPEE’S Two-Year Journey with OceanWings: Wind Propulsion Proves Effective

Jun 27 2025

Ro-roTwo years after its launch, CANOPEE —the first industrial cargo vessel equipped with four automated OceanWings®—has clearly demonstrated the potential of wind-assisted propulsion. Operational data confirms average fuel savings of 1.3 tonnes per day per wingsail, equivalent to around 300kW of equivalent engine power.

XIN JIAN ZHEN

CHINJIF and JIFCO to resume Japan-China route following five-year absence

Jun 27 2025

FerryChina-Japan International Ferry Co. (CHINJIF) and Japan-China International Ferry Co. (JIFCO), which operate the Osaka/Kobe (Japan)-Shanghai (China) route, announced that passenger transport between Japan and China will resume on 28 June 2025, following a more than five-year absence.

VIKING VESTA

Fincantieri delivers VIKING VESTA in Ancona

Jun 27 2025

CruiseVIKING VESTA, the second of a new series of somewhat larger cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, has been delivered today at the Ancona shipyard. With a gross tonnage of about 54,300 tonnes, VIKING VESTA is equipped with 499 cabins and is able to accommodate 998 passengers on board.

Carnival Corporation & plc Q2 2025 Outshines Q2 2024 with Record Revenues and Tripled Adjusted Net Income

Jun 26 2025

FinanceCarnival Corporation & plc’s Q2 2025 financial results significantly outperformed its Q2 2024 performance, achieving record revenues of USD 6.3 billion, up 9.5% from USD 5.78 billion, and a nearly USD 475 million improvement in net income. Adjusted net income more than tripled to USD 470 million, driven by record net yields (up 6.4% in constant currency) and strong demand. The company also surpassed its 2026 SEA Change financial targets 18 months early, highlighting robust operational and financial progress compared to the prior year.

VILLE DE BORDEAUX

VILLE DE BORDEAUX Saves 1.7 Metric Tonnes of Fuel Daily with bound4blue’s eSAIL

Jun 26 2025

Ro-robound4blue’s eSAIL wind propulsion technology has proven its value, with Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS)-assessed fuel savings of 1.7 metric tonnes per day, and peaks up to 5.4 tonnes, on the Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) ro-ro VILLE DE BORDEAUX. The Airbus-chartered vessel, fitted with three 22-metre eSAILs® in 2024, achieved these savings without weather routing, aligning with LDA’s real-time fuel consumption data.

SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V © RMC

SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V delivered to TT-Line Tasmania

Jun 26 2025

FerryThe Tasmanian Spirit of Tasmania (TT-Line Company PTY Ltd.) ordered two LNG-powered ro-pax ferries from Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) for the challenging open sea route to Australia. The second vessel, SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V, has now been completed and delivered. Sister ship, SPIRIT OF TASMANIA IV was delivered in September last year.

DFDS Celebrates 150 Years of Maritime Connection of The Esbjerg–UK Route

Jun 25 2025

DFDS marks the 150th anniversary of the iconic Esbjerg–UK route, a vital freight corridor that has connected Denmark and the United Kingdom since the inaugural voyage in 1875. Each year the route handles more than 100.000 single trailers - equivalent to 1.5 million lane metres of cargo - making it an important freight link in Northern Europe.

Echandia Secures Financing from S2G Investments, Increasing Funding Round to SEK 325 Million

Jun 25 2025

Echandia has secured long-term financing from S2G Investments, a U.S.-based firm, as part of a SEK 325 million (USD 34 million) funding round announced in March 2025. This investment, Echandia's first from a U.S. investor, supports its expansion in North America, including a new facility in Marysville, Washington, and advances its R&D and production capacity.

Deltamarin Wins Basic and Detail Design Contract for Six Ro-Pax Vessels for Grimaldi Lines

Jun 25 2025

FerryDeltamarin has signed a design and engineering contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) for six new ro-pax vessels ordered by the Grimaldi Group.
The agreement includes basic and detail design for the “Next Generation Med” class vessels, which will be deployed across key Mediterranean routes under the Grimaldi Lines and Minoan Lines brands.

STENA FUTURA © Stena Line

Stena Line’s Methanol-Ready Hybrid Ro-Ro Vessel STENA FUTURA Completes Sea Trials

Jun 25 2025

Ro-roStena Line has announced that STENA FUTURA, the first of two new NAOS-designed 147-metre methanol-ready hybrid ro-ro vessels destined for the Irish Sea, has successfully completed its sea trials at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Weihai, China.

LMG 60-DEH V

Tersan Builds 60-car Capacity Ferry For Fjord1

Jun 22 2025

FerryAt Tersan Shipyard in Turkey, a new battery-hybrid ferry is being built for Norwegian operator Fjord1, based on the LMG 60-DEH V design by LMG Marin. The 60-car, double-ended ferry, developed in collaboration with Fjord1, will serve the Rysjedalsvika–Rutledal–Krakhella–Losna route for Skyss.

COMMODORE GOODWILL © Frank Lose

DFDS buys Channel Island veteran freight ro-ro COMMODORE GOODWILL

Jun 22 2025

Ro-roThe future of Condor Ferries (now Brittany Ferries) veteran freight ro-ro COMMODORE GOODWILL has been confirmed with news that new Channel Islands ferry operator DFDS has bought the vessel. The 29-year old 1,250 lanemetre capacity ro-ro has maintained the lifeline freight route to both Guernsey and Jersey since entering service in 1996.

BALTIC QUEEN © Søren Lund Hviid

Stockholm–Tallinn Passenger Route Celebrates 35 Years

Jun 19 2025

Ferry17th of June 2025 marked 35 years since the ferry connection between Stockholm and Tallinn was re-established—a historic milestone that coincided with Estonia’s journey towards independence. Since then, over 20 million passengers have travelled between the two capitals, and the route has become a vital link for tourism, trade, and cultural exchange.

North Sea Handling to Supply Cargo/Passenger Access Equipment for Stena RoRo’s Two New E-Flexer Vessels

Jun 19 2025

FerryNorth Sea Handling AS, through its subsidiary NSH Ships Equipment AS, has been awarded the contract to equip Stena RoRo’s two new vessels, being built for Attica Group by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) Co., Ltd., with cargo access equipment tailor-made for ro-ro operations.

Danish Ferry Companies Join the “Speak Nicely” Campaign

Jun 19 2025

Ferry“Moron!” “Fool!” “Get a grip!” “Just do your bloody job!”
These are the kinds of heated exchanges that occasionally erupt on Danish ferries when frustrated passengers and crew clash verbally. The goal is to reduce such confrontations. A coalition of Danish ferry companies and unions has rolled out a campaign called “Speak Nicely – We’re All in the Same Boat” to foster kinder interactions.

Refurbished passenger areas on Finnlines’ Finland–Germany vessels welcome summer travellers

Jun 19 2025

FerryThree of Finnlines’ freight-passenger vessels, sister ships FINNSTAR, FINNLADY, and FINNMAID, operate on the route between Helsinki, Finland and Travemünde, Germany. Over the spring, their public areas underwent significant upgrades. Now, they are ready to welcome passengers for summer 2025 with a refreshed and modern look.

New ICS Chairman Designate named

Jun 18 2025

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) concluded its Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, announcing key leadership changes and strategic developments. John Denholm CBE was unanimously recommended as the next Chairman, succeeding Emanuele Grimaldi in June 2026. Three new Vice Chairs were appointed: Dr. Gaby Bornheim (Germany), Carl-Johan Hagman (Japan), and Claes Berglund (Sweden).

Brittany Ferries confirm reinstatement of winter Poole-Cherbourg service

Jun 18 2025

FerryBrittany Ferries will be reinstating a daily passenger and freight winter service between Poole and Cherbourg from 14 December 2025 to 29 March 2026. The route will be served by the vessel COMMODORE CLIPPER, supporting freight and ferry passenger traffic throughout the winter period.

NORRÖNA © Smyril Line

NORRÖNA Leads with Innovative Brine-Based System to Combat EV Fires at Sea

Jun 18 2025

FerryEV-related fires, like the MORNING MIDAS blaze, challenge the maritime industry. A new brine-based firefighting system by Skansi Offshore and KNUD E. HANSEN offers a simple, eco-friendly solution. It’s operational on Smyril Line's NORRÖNA, the world’s longest ro-pax route, and planned for two new ro-ro vessels.

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