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The world’s largest battery installation on a RoPax got its final approval from the class

feb 18 2026

FerryWasaline has successfully completed sea trials following a major battery upgrade on board AURORA BOTNIA, which now features the largest battery capacity ever installed on a RoPax vessel in service worldwide. The vessel’s battery capacity has been expanded from 2.2 MWh to 12.6 MWh.

More complementary RoRo services for mixed cargo within CLdN

feb 18 2026

Ro-roCLdN has announced an agreement with Samskip to purchase its quay-to-quay and door-to-door freight business between the Continent and UK & Ireland. The acquisition covers the container shipping services currently operated by Samskip between Rotterdam, Belfast, Blyth, Grangemouth, Hull and Tilbury and Cork, Dublin and Waterford.

Top executive at P&O Ferries’ owner forced to step down

feb 18 2026

FerrySultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has stepped down from his positions as Chairman and CEO of the multinational port operator DP World, which owns P&O Ferries. This follows reports linking him to the case involving the now deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

AMPERE © Søren Lund Hviid

Pioneer ferry offered on the second-hand market

feb 18 2026

FerryThe ferry AMPERE, built in 2015, is now entering the second-hand market, reportedly as the first fully electric ferry ever. The Norwegian ship broker Truls Strandheim of J Gran & Co AS has been tasked by the ferry operator Norled with selling AMPERE when the vessel is replaced by new tonnage on the concession-based route between Lavik and Oppedal on 1 September this year.

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Port Marlborough and StraitNZ Bluebridge sign long-term partnership agreement

feb 18 2026

PortPort Marlborough and StraitNZ Bluebridge have confirmed their long-term partnership through a new 39-year commercial agreement that secures the future of StraitNZ’s Cook Strait ferry services through Waitohi Picton to 2064. The agreement provides long-term certainty for StraitNZ’s operations in Picton and enables further coordinated planning for both businesses to support freight and passenger services across Cook Strait over the next four decades.

Record bookings for the third year in a row – Stena Line attracts Danish ski travelers to Sweden

feb 18 2026

FerryInterest in ski trips to Sweden continues to grow strongly, and for the third year in a row, Stena Line is reaching new heights in terms of Danish guests wanting to experience the Swedish mountains. In 2026, Stena Line is recording its highest booking level to date, and demand for trips during this year's ski season is particularly strong.

MacGregor to supply cargo access solutions and deck machinery for four New Major Vessels for BC Ferries

feb 18 2026

FerryMacGregor has been selected to supply cargo access solutions and deck machinery for four New Major Vessels as part of BC Ferries’ historic fleet renewal plan. These next-generation, diesel-battery hybrid, all-electric ready vessels will be built at China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai Shipyard Co., Ltd. The order was booked to MacGregor’s first quarter 2026 orders received.

Royal Caribbean Group Appoints Christopher J. Wiernicki to Board of Directors

feb 18 2026

CruiseRoyal Caribbean Group announced the appointment of Christopher J. Wiernicki, former Chairman & CEO, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Limited cabins left. Secure a seat now! (Upd.18 Feb)

feb 17 2026

There are now only 2.5 months left until the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference, and over 350 delegates are booked. Several cabin categories are sold out, and we have limited cabins left. Secure a seat now!

Godby Shipping orders two new RoRo vessels at CIMC Raffles

feb 17 2026

Ro-roGodby Shipping announced the order, placed on 11 February 2026, for two Stream RoRo 1700 vessels, with options for two additional units, from CIMC Raffles shipyard in China. The vessels will measure 125 m in length overall, with a beam of 24 m and a trailer capacity of 1,700 lane metres.

GRANDE TEXAS © Grimaldi Lines

RoRo and project cargo Asia-Río de la Plata service launched by Grimaldi Lines

feb 17 2026

Ro-roGrimaldi Lines launched on 17 February a new monthly regular service between Asia and the Río de la Plata for RoRo and project cargo, using the port of Montevideo as a hub for cargo bound for Asunción, Paraguay.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings enters into agreement with Fincantieri for three new cruise ships

feb 17 2026

CruiseFincantieri announces the acquisition of a significant order from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. for the construction of three next-generation cruise ships further consolidating the long-standing relationship between the two Groups. The value of this agreement, subject to financing and other typical terms and conditions, is considered very important.

TROLLFJORDEN © Kristian Dale

Hurtigruten opens a new route from Copenhagen to North Cape and Tromsø

feb 16 2026

CruiseHurtigruten is launching a new sailing from Copenhagen to Tromsø via North Cape as one of three new routes along Norway’s coast. The new itinerary gives Scandinavians and international travelers the opportunity to journey from the continent to the Arctic, with stops in some of Norway’s most iconic coastal towns and natural areas.

New Red Sea RoRo route introduced

feb 16 2026

Ro-roThe Egyptian company Rite Agency, in partnership with Dubai-based MarineNav Shipping, introduced a shortsea RoRo route in the Red Sea at the beginning of January. The route connects Port Tawfik (Egypt), Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates), Djibouti (Djibouti), and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and, according to the two partners, in addition to RoRo units is also targeting project and heavy-lift cargo.

GNV ATLAS employed as an accommodation vessel in the Black Sea

feb 16 2026

FerryGNV’s GNV ATLAS, with 257 cabins, has been employed as an accommodation vessel in the Turkish Black Sea port of Filyos from the beginning of February and for a period of six months. The vessel will house personnel working on the development of Turkey’s Sakarya oil field.

ROMANTIKA outside Almeria © Frank Lose

ROMANTIKA has returned from charter in the Mediterranean

feb 16 2026

FerryAlgerian Madar Maritime chose not to exercise the six-plus-six-month charter options on Tallink’s ROMANTIKA. As a result, the nine-month charter period that began on 31 May 2025 has now expired, and on 2 February 2026 ROMANTIKA returned toward the Baltic Sea.

Major interior upgrades on Stena Lines Kiel ferries

feb 15 2026

FerryStena Line has during the planned overhaul dockings at the Remontowa Repair Yard in Gdansk in January refurbished and modernised large parts of the public spaces onboard STENA GERMANICA and STENA SCANDINAVICA on the Gothenburg–Kiel route. The renovation includes restaurant and bar areas as well as outdoor decks.

Stable results for Viking Line in 2025

feb 15 2026

FinanceViking Line’s turnover increased by 2.8% to EUR 112.6 million during 1 October–31 December 2025 (EUR 109.5 million for the same period in 2024). Operating profit was EUR 3.6 million (EUR 1.5 million). Passenger-related revenue increased by 3.2% to EUR 99.2 million (EUR 96.1 million), while freight revenue was EUR 12.8 million (EUR 12.9 million) and other revenue EUR 0.6 million (EUR 0.6 million).

CLdN will be present in Warrenpoint for the next 55 years

feb 15 2026

PortA new long-term contract between CLdN and Warrenpoint Port secures freight operations at Warrenpoint for the next 55 years. Under the new agreement, CLdN will continue operating its high frequency RoRo freight service between Warrenpoint and Heysham, moving approximately 125,000 freight units and trade cars each year.

AKRANES

Smyril Line’s first RoRo newbuilding has been launched

feb 15 2026

Ro-roThe first of Smyril Line’s two upcoming RoRo newbuildings has been launched. The ceremony took place on 12 February at the CIMC Raffles shipyard in China, where the keel for yard number H616 was laid back in September 2025. H616, which will later be named AKRANES, is expected to be delivered in May this year, while H617 will be delivered in July.

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