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AF FRANCESCA © Richard Seville

Veteran AF FRANCESCA sent to breakers

mar 06 2026

FerryAdria Ferries has sold its veteran RoPax ferry AF FRANCESCA for recycling at the shipbreaking yard in Aliaga, Turkey. The 1979-built ship, originally launched as DOMIZIANA for Tirrenia di Navigazione, departed Durres, Albania, on 28 February 2026, on its final voyage.

Don’t get stuck on the shore—join the rest on board! (Upd.3 Mar)

mar 06 2026

There are now only two months left until the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference, and over 400 delegates are booked. Secure a seat before we are sold out!

SAN PAWL © Richard Seville

Brittany Ferries and Islands Unlimited join forces to offer new passenger ferry link between Guernsey and Jersey

mar 06 2026

High-speedBrittany Ferries and Channel Islands-based ferry operator Islands Unlimited have joined forces to operate a new inter-island passenger ferry service between Guernsey and Jersey. The service started in early March.

SPIRIT OF PORTSMOUTH

Gosport Ferry sold to the parent company of Uber Boat by Thames Clipper

mar 06 2026

FerryThe famous Gosport Ferry service, which has provided daily passenger services across Portsmouth Harbour, between Gosport and Portsea for over 100 years, has new owners. The ferry company’s existing owners, the FIH Group (formerly the Falklands Islands Group) has sold the business to the parent company of Uber Boat by Thames Clipper – Collins River Enterprises, for GBP 11.6 million.

KALLISTE © Jean-Pierre Fabre

Corsica Linea purchase KALLISTE from La Méridionale

mar 06 2026

FerryCorsica Linea has finalized the purchase of the RoPax ferry KALLISTE from La Méridionale. The vessel, previously at risk of being scrapped in Turkey, will be renamed CAPU DI MARU—after a scenic headland overlooking the Gulf of Ajaccio—and integrated into Corsica Linea’s operations following refit works.

NORBAY © P&O Ferries

Brittany Ferries strengthens its Cherbourg-Rosslare route in Ireland with charter of NORBAY

mar 06 2026

Ro-roBrittany Ferries announces the entry into the fleet of the RoRo vessel NORBAY, which will strengthen the Cherbourg–Rosslare route from March 2026.

New Sorrento Ferry Terminal opened for Searoad Ferries

mar 06 2026

PortAfter 10 years of planning and a AUD 25 million private investment, Searoad Ferries opened its new Sorrento Ferry Terminal on 6 March 2026.

NORWEGIAN LUNA

Fincantieri delivers NORWEGIAN LUNA in Marghera

mar 06 2026

CruiseFincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the delivery at the Marghera (Venice) shipyard of NORWEGIAN LUNA, the second ship of the expanded Prima Plus Class that Fincantieri is building for the ship owner.

“Use Funds Where They Are Collected” - Interferry Welcomes EU Industrial Maritime Strategy

mar 05 2026

Interferry, the global voice of the ferry industry, strongly endorsed the European Commission’s launch of the Industrial Maritime Strategy and the inherent critical recognition of the ferry sector’s strategic importance. Notably, the push for Member States to reinvest EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) revenues into maritime decarbonization aligns directly with Interferry’s long-standing recommendations.

JAMES JOYCE © George Holland

Irish Continental Group delivered a robust 2025

mar 05 2026

FinanceIrish Continental Group (ICG), the operator of Irish Ferries, delivered a robust performance in its full-year results for 2025, with group revenue rising 10.4% to EUR 666.7 million from the previous year. This growth was supported by strong operational momentum across its divisions.

FERRY SHIGESA

Oki Kisen to debut FERRY SHIGESA in 2027

mar 05 2026

FerryOki Wide Area Union, consisting of town and village communities on Oki Islands and Shimane Prefectural Government, and Oki Kisen will launch the 98-metre FERRY SHIGESA in spring of 2027. FERRY SHIGESA will run on the routes linking Oki islands, Shichirui and Sakaiminato in Shimane prefecture, Japan, and replace the 1995-built FERRY SHIRASHIMA.

AMAPOLA SOYA © Heart Land Ferry

Heart Land Ferry to introduce a new ship in 2027

mar 05 2026

FerryWakkanai-based Heart Land Ferry announced that a new ship will enter service on the Wakkanai, Hokkaido-Rebun Island-Rishiri Island route early in spring of 2027.

FINNCANOPUS © Janne-Petteri Kumpulainen

Finnlines reported stronger 2025 financial results

mar 04 2026

FinanceThomas Doepel, President and CEO, in conjunction with the review: “From a financial perspective, 2025 was a stable year for Finnlines. The Finnlines Group’s revenue in January–December 2025 amounted to EUR 713.5 (699.3 in 2024) million, and the company’s financial position remained strong. The rationalisation of the RoRo fleet and investments in passenger traffic laid the foundation for a satisfactory result.

SILJA SERENADE © Kai Ortel

Minor fire on the car deck of SILJA SERENADE

mar 04 2026

FerryDuring the night between 2 and 3 March, a fire broke out on the car deck of SILJA SERENADE. The fire started in an open-top trailer carrying metal scrap, causing heavy smoke on the car deck shortly before the ferry’s scheduled nighttime arrival in Mariehamn in the Åland Islands, while en route from Helsinki to Stockholm.

Avora Residences charters SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR for Residential Cruising as LUMINA

mar 04 2026

CruiseAvora Residences has chartered the SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, thereby expanding the residential cruise category into a new premium tier. The vessel will debut in January 2028 as Avora LUMINA, serving as the flagship of Avora's residential platform designed specifically for long-term living at sea.

VIKING OCTANTIS © Viking

Fincantieri secures order from Viking for two new expedition vessels

mar 04 2026

CruiseFincantieri announces the acquisition of an order from Viking for the construction of two expedition vessels. In addition, the two companies also signed an agreement for an option for two ocean ships. The value of these agreements, subject to financing and other typical terms and conditions, is considered very important, meaning according to Fincantieri a value of over EUR 2 billion.

Ferguson Marine Shipyard and GLEN ROSA © Maritime Photographic

Two additional CalMac newbuilds may be on their way to Ferguson

mar 04 2026

YardThe Scottish Government has announced its intention to directly award Ferguson Marine the contracts to build four vessels. The package of vessels as part of the proposed award includes two CalMac passenger ferries for Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) and is part of the second phase of the Scottish Government’s Small Vessel Replacement Programme.

Illustration © UECC

UECC expands fleet with order for two 3,000 CEU multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTCs

mar 04 2026

Ro-roUnited European Car Carriers (UECC) is further expanding its fleet of PCTCs with the order of two additional multi-fuel battery hybrid newbuilds at a Chinese shipyard that will boost its cargo-carrying capacity and flexibility in the European short sea trade.

PEPITA CASTELLVI

Baleària expands its high-speed fleet with the acquisition of a trimaran

mar 03 2026

High-speedBaleària expands its high-speed fleet with the purchase of a fast ferry launched in 2015 and which it will baptize with the name of the renowned Catalan scientist PEPITA CASTELLVI. The trimaran is 102 metres long and 27 metres wide, with capacity for 870 passengers and 250 vehicles, in addition to 190 lane metres for cargo, and can reach a speed of 35 knots.

SCA ORTVIKEN

SCA aims for 40 per cent lower emissions from RoRo vessels

mar 02 2026

Ro-roFrom 1 October 2026, SCA is making changes to its sea transport operations using RoRo vessels by reducing speed, increasing load factors on the vessels, and making some adjustments to how the ports of Umeå and Piteå are utilised. One effect of these changes is that emissions from the vessels will be reduced by approximately 40 per cent.

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