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Candela and Canopy Power partner to deliver floating solar charging for electric ferries in asia-pacific

mar 17 2026

FerryCandela has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based renewable energy firm Canopy Power to deploy floating solar-powered charging stations for electric vessels in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The collaboration integrates Candela's efficient P-12 hydrofoil ferries with Canopy Power's microgrids featuring Ocean Sun's patented floating solar technology, creating a fully fossil-free "sun-to-sea" ecosystem for remote island communities and coastal tourism.

Interferry Regulatory Report • IMO Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 12 Summary

mar 17 2026

On 9 March 2026, the IMO sub-committee on Ship Systems and Equipment convened for its 12th session (SSE12). To Interferry, the most relevant issue was fires on ro-ro decks, where we were heavily engaged in the comprehensive amendments on fire protection for ro-ro passenger ships, adopted by the IMO in 2024. Following that work, the IMO now puts its focus on fires inside containers and on cargo decks of vehicle carriers. The latter in particular relates to the carriage of electric vehicles on Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs).

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GSI identified as lead bidder for Northern Isles Freight Flex vessels contract

mar 17 2026

FerryThe lead bidder for a contract to build two new freight flex vessels to serve the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick Route has been identified. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) intends to award the contract to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd (GSI) in China, following a 10-day standstill period.

MEI ZHU HU will be renamed AERO 4 HIGHSPEED

Attica Group announces major fleet renewal

mar 17 2026

FerryAttica Group has signed a five-year bareboat charter agreement for the 2021-built RoPax GNV BRIDGE, which will be renamed SUPERFAST V and join the Adriatic routes in May 2026, replacing the 1987-built LEFKA ORI. The Group is also renewing its fast ferry fleet in the Saronic Gulf through the purchase of two modern 270-seat Aero Highspeed catamarans and the en-bloc sale of four older vessels to Seajets.

VICTORIA © Shippax

1980-Built Brodogradiliste RoRo sold for scrapping

mar 16 2026

Ro-roThe Turkey-based company Clearline Shipping Ltd. has sold the RoRo vessel GUZEL, built in 1980, for scrapping. The 962 lanemetre GUZEL sailed under the name CIRKIN until 2020 and has been linked to several violations of the arms transport embargo to Libya, but in recent years it mainly operated between Turkey and Russia.

Ukraine strikes two Russian rail ferries

mar 16 2026

FerryDuring the night between 13 and 14 March, the Ukrainian military attacked the RoRo rail ferry connection across the Kerch Strait between the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula and mainland Russia. The rail ferry service supplements the railway line on the bridge across the Kerch Strait, which has been attacked several times by Ukraine, although it has not yet been destroyed.

NATCHAN NEO © Yoshiho Ikeda

BLUE LUMINOUS was renamed NATCHAN NEO, and NATCHAN WORLD left Japan for Greece

mar 16 2026

FerryBLUE LUMINOUS, which plied between Hakodate and Aomori from 2020 to August 2025 under Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry, was sold to High-speed Marine Transport and renamed NATCHAN NEO in autumn of 2025. She will be used as a transport ship by the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). Meanwhile, NATCHAN WORLD, which has been used by the JSDF under High-speed Marine Transport was sold to Seajets, and renamed TERA JET 3.

Few seats left – secure yours now! (Upd.17 Mar)

mar 15 2026

There are only 1.5 months left until the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference, and few seats remain. Secure yours now before we sell out!

Damen unveils first Waterbus 2907 Electric

mar 14 2026

FerryDamen Shipyards Group has completed construction of the first Waterbus 2907 Electric. The fully electric vessel is designed to provide sustainable public transport in urban areas, operating with extremely low levels of wash and zero emissions. The shipbuilder has introduced the vessel at a special event at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam.

NGO urges for immediately removal of EU approvals for shipbreaking in Aliaga

mar 14 2026

In an open letter the European Commission, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform urge the commission to take immediate action to remove the EU approval of ship recycling facilities in Aliaga, Turkey, under Article 23 of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, until changes are made to align the sector with existing EU and national environmental laws, occupational health and safety standards and labour rights.

© Søren Lund Hviid

Læsø Municipality has initially declined an offer from Molslinjen

mar 13 2026

FerryLæsøfærgen - the municipally owned ferry company on the Danish Kattegat island of Læsø - has for now chosen not to accept Molslinjen’s offer to operate the island’s ferry service with a newly built fully electric ferry.

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Grimaldi takes delivery of car carrier GRANDE SEOUL

mar 13 2026

Ro-roIn Shanghai, the Grimaldi Group took delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) GRANDE SEOUL. Built by SWS (Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company Limited) and CSTC (China Shipbuilding Trading Company Limited) – both part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC) – the vessel is the Italian group’s ninth ammonia-ready unit, meaning she is prepared for the future use of ammonia as an alternative, zero-carbon fuel.

Echandia launches the next generation of Echandia Ultra

mar 12 2026

FerryBuilding on six years of proven ferry operation in Copenhagen, the new battery system strengthens Echandia’s offering for demanding high-power marine duty cycles, delivering faster charging, longer service life, and reliability for demanding operations.

Port of Trelleborg

TINKER BELL collides with SKÅNE in Trelleborg port

mar 12 2026

FerryA technical malfunction aboard TT-Line’s ferry TINKER BELL led to a collision with the moored Stena Line vessel SKÅNE in Trelleborg harbor in the afternoon of Wednesday the 11th of March, causing notable damage but no injuries or pollution.

Viking Line hit by data breach

mar 12 2026

FerryViking Line has confirmed a data breach affecting customer information after a security incident at one of its third-party suppliers. The breach, discovered earlier this week, occurred via a subcontractor handling pre-order services for onboard purchases and reservations.

DFDS February volumes

mar 12 2026

In February 2026, DFDS saw RoPax passenger numbers drop 23.3% to 181,000 year-on-year (adjusted for route changes), driven by poor weather and reduced departures across Europe. The 12-month total fell 22.4% to 5.1 million (5.8% adjusted). Freight volumes rose 3.0% to 3.5 million lanemetres (+1.6% adjusted), with growth in most regions. Rolling 12-month freight edged up 0.6% to 41.6 million (-1.3% adjusted).

Port of Turku to build a system that streamlines departures and peak periods

mar 12 2026

PortThe Port of Turku’s new passenger terminal is taking a digital leap as a modern passenger and traffic management system is being built for the area. Following a competitive tendering process, the Turku-based software company Weasel Software has been selected as the provider and will be responsible for delivering and commissioning the system.

EU maritime strategies include civil-military dual-use of ferries

mar 12 2026

FerryThe European Commission has adopted a comprehensive Industrial Maritime Strategy to drive competitiveness, innovation and technological leadership in Europe’s maritime manufacturing and shipping industries. The Strategy sets out a vision and concrete actions to reinforce Europe’s industrial sovereignty, not least with a focus on EU shipbuilding and shipping as vital industries for the Union's strategic autonomy.

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MIMER continues in the Mediterranean

mar 11 2026

Ro-roThe 1,032 lanemetre RoRo vessel MIMER completed a five-month time charter to Midline Shipping in December last year. Midline Shipping, a Dubai-based company, entered the Mediterranean RoRo shortsea market in 2025 with a route between Misurata/Benghazi in Libya and Chioggia, near Venice in northern Italy.

SUNFLOWER DAISETSU © Yoshiho Ikeda

MOL Sunflower includes Miyazaki on their Tokyo-Kanda route

mar 11 2026

Ro-roA new scheduled RoRo freight service with a stop-over in Miyazaki Port on an existing route connecting Tokyo and Kanda has officially been launched by MOL Sunflower. The shortsea route is operated by the 1,920 lanemetre RoRo MUSASHI MARU and the RoPax SUNFLOWER DAISETSU with a similar freight capacity. SUNFLOWER DAISETSU has a passenger capacity of 154 which is not utilized on the route.

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