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ARROW © Frank Lose

ARROW long-term chartered to provide dedicated logistics support to energy project

mar 01 2026

Ro-roThe Isle of Man Steam Packet-owned freight RoRo ARROW has been taken on long-term charter by the UK-based international infrastructure group Balfour Beatty to provide dedicated logistics support for SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub and Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Link in Scotland.

FJÄRDVÄGEN, formerly SAILOR, acquired last year from Tallink Grupp © Jukka Huotari

Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö posts record results for 2025 with highest operating profit ever

mar 01 2026

FinanceÅland-based ferry operator Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö has reported its strongest full-year performance in history for 2025, with record passenger and cargo volumes, a 5% rise in net sales, and the highest operating profit ever achieved.

EXPRESS 5 © Søren Lund Hviid

EXPRESS 5 on its way to dock

feb 27 2026

High-speedBornholm's fast ferry, EXPRESS 5, will sail until midnight on Sunday towards its statutory stay in the dock at Orskov Yard in Frederikshavn. Among other things, a brand-new antifouling paint awaits here, which will save fuel and CO2.

Don’t get stuck on the shore—join the rest on board! (Upd.27 Feb)

feb 27 2026

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

Industrial Maritime Strategy must earmark national ETS revenues to support the availability of clean fuels for shipping, The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform says

feb 27 2026

The energy transition of the shipping sector is vital to Europe’s climate goals and industrial leadership. European shipping is a strategic sector for Europe, carrying 76% of the EU’s external trade and ensuring security of supply of energy, food and goods.

VICTORIA I © Uwe Jakob

Tallink's vessel VICTORIA I to undergo scheduled maintenance

feb 27 2026

FerryOn 1 March, Tallink's vessel VICTORIA I will head to the regular drydock in Naantali, Finland. Thorough works await the underwater part of the ship, also a new additional passenger entrance will be constructed. During the dry docking period from 1 to 14 March, travelling between Tallinn and Helsinki will be possible with the shuttle ships MYSTAR and MEGASTAR.

Adolfo Utor © Baleària

Baleària improves its turnover and EBITDA figures in 2025 thanks to the boost from its international routes

feb 27 2026

FinanceBaleària closed the 2025 financial year with robust financial results. The company achieved a turnover of EUR 801 million (+16%), EBITDA of EUR 170 million (+29%) and a profit for the year of EUR 63 million (+152%).

VIKING GLORY © Viking Line

VIKING GLORY celebrate four years and four million passengers

feb 27 2026

FerryVIKING GLORY is turning four years and has already served nearly four million passengers on its Turku–Stockholm route. VIKING GLORY departed from the Port of Turku for Stockholm on its maiden voyage on 1 March 2022. The new vessel symbolized how travel was cautiously beginning to open up again after years of the COVID pandemic and immediately became a favourite with travellers.

Fincantieri delivers FOUR SEASONS I

feb 26 2026

CruiseFincantieri delivered FOUR SEASONS I, the first ultra-luxury hospitality vessel for Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, at its Ancona shipyard.

Peep Jalakas

Peep Jalakas appointed as new Tallink Grupp CEO

feb 26 2026

FerryThe Supervisory Board of AS Tallink Grupp has appointed Peep Jalakas as the new CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of the Group. His term will begin on 6 April 2026, and will last for three years. As of 27 February, Margus Schults will step down from the Group’s Management Board and will continue working in the company as the head of the Finnish unit.

Brim Explorer orders two battery-powered trimaran passenger vessels

feb 24 2026

FerryTourism and technology company Brim Explorer has signed contracts for the construction of what they call "the world's most efficient battery-powered passenger vessels". The two high-speed trimarans are scheduled for delivery in spring 2027.

Corvus Energy battery systems selected by ABB for Washington State Ferries

feb 24 2026

FerryCorvus Energy announced that the company has been selected by ABB’s Marine & Ports division to supply battery energy storage systems (ESS) for two new hybrid electric ferries for Washinton State Ferries. The contract also includes an option for a third vessel.

Paavo Nõgene

Paavo Nõgene to step down as CEO of AS Tallink Grupp

feb 20 2026

AS Tallink Grupp has informed the stock exchange that Paavo Nõgene, who has led Tallink for eight years, will step down from his position this coming spring. His final day as a member of the Management Board will be 22 May 2026.

SWITCH Maritime and Incat Crowther advance 150-passenger hydrogen fuel cell electric fast ferry for New York and beyond

feb 20 2026

High-speedIncat Crowther has begun detailed development and naval architecture on a hydrogen fuel cell-electric fast ferry design, with initial deployment targeted for New York waters. Incat Crowther is working on the design and regulatory approval process for the new 28-metre vessel in partnership with zero-emission vessel developer SWITCH Maritime (SWITCH).

DFDS RoRo vessels in Gothenburg © Søren Lund Hviid

DFDS reports challenging 2025 with revenue growth but sharp profit drop

feb 19 2026

FinanceDFDS released its 2025 Annual Report 2025, showing revenue up 4% to DKK 30.9 billion (from DKK 29.8 billion in 2024), driven by network adaptations and logistics improvements. However, EBIT fell 65% to DKK 0.5 billion (from DKK 1.5 billion), impacted by competitive pressures, cost issues, Mediterranean challenges (now turning profitable in Q4), and a slowdown in Channel volumes despite growing onboard spending.

BALTIC QUEEN and MEGASTAR © Dmitry Sumin

Weakened 2025 for Tallink Grupp

feb 19 2026

FinanceAS Tallink Grupp released its unaudited 2025 financial results. Revenue was EUR 765 million (down from EUR 786 million in 2024), EBITDA EUR 130 million (down from EUR 175 million), and net profit EUR 17.3 million (down from EUR 40.3 million). The company paid nearly EUR 113 million in loans and interest, contributed EUR 97 million in taxes to Estonia, and plans to propose a EUR 0.06 per share dividend.

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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