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Lifeboats can be unstable in some emergency scenarios

apr 01 2026

EU testing of six lifeboats for stability showed that some are at risk of becoming flooded when not fully loaded and passengers are all seated on one side. This was the outcome of a testing campaign organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW).

The Port of Gothenburg aquire land for westward expansion

apr 01 2026

PortThe Port of Gothenburg has acquired a large area located in the port’s outer areas. The agreement – signed on Tuesday morning with the seller Platzer – creates conditions for the continuation of the port’s long-term plan for further expansion of the port. The total transaction value, which also includes a minor property sale, amounts to SEK 684 million.

CIUDAD DE VALENCIA

DFDS charters CIUDAD DE VALENCIA for the Baltics

apr 01 2026

FerryFrom mid-September, DFDS will significantly strengthen freight and passenger services on the Karlshamn-Klaipeda route with the introduction of newly chartered vessel CIUDAD DE VALENCIA. The 2,566 lanemetre/950 passenger “Visentini” RoPax will almost triple passenger capacity compared to the ship it replaces, while also providing additional freight space.

Baleària awarded concession for new port terminal in Barcelona

apr 01 2026

FerryThe Port of Barcelona approved the concession for the construction and operation of the future passenger and RoRo cargo terminal, on Adossat wharf, to Baleària for operation of its own ships. The concession was granted after a request for this terminal in December 2024, accompanied by the construction and operating project.

NORRÖNA © Sören Lund Hviid

NORRÖNA gains access to shore power during calls in Iceland

apr 01 2026

FerryPort of Seyðisfjörður, where Faroese Smyril Line calls weekly for eight months a year as part of the North Atlantic route between Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland, can now offer shore power. ShoreLink has supplied a shore power system to the port, enabling Smyril Line’s ferry NORRÖNA to shut down its auxiliary engines while alongside.

Baleària’s acquisition of Armas assets approved by competition authority

apr 01 2026

FerrySpain’s National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has approved, in a second phase, two transactions through which Baleària acquires exclusive control of certain Armas Trasmediterránea assets in the Canary Islands and the Strait of Gibraltar.

VOYAGER © Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries confirms its growth momentum in Guernsey

apr 01 2026

FerryBrittany Ferries has a particularly encouraging assessment of its first year of activity in Guernsey, marked by a significant increase in traffic and a consolidation of its presence on routes to the Channel Islands, and is now looking ahead to a new phase of growth.

VICTORIA SEAWAYS © Frank Lose

DFDS expands capacity on Rosslare-Dunkirk route with third vessel

mar 31 2026

FerryFrom September, DFDS will offer seven weekly roundtrips on the Rosslare-Dunkirk route by adding a third vessel to the route to provide increased capacity for freight operators and more travel options for passengers during the holiday season.

DORY2

Austal Vietnam launches 71-metre RoPax vessel for The Degage Group of French Polynesia

mar 31 2026

FerryAustal Vietnam has successfully launched Hull 426, DORY2, a 71-metre RoPax vessel for The Degage Group of French Polynesia.

SCILLONIAN IV

SCILLONIAN IV takes to the water for the first time

mar 31 2026

FerryThe Isles of Scilly Steamship Group is celebrating a major milestone in the construction of SCILLONIAN IV as the state-of-the-art passenger ferry was officially launched on Saturday 28th March 2026.

Incat Crowther to design 80-metre high-speed catamaran for Korea Express Ferry

mar 31 2026

High-speedIncat Crowther has been contracted by South Korean shipbuilder Kangnam Corporation to design an 80-metre high-speed catamaran RoPax ferry for Korea Express Ferry (KEF). The vessel is intended for routes connecting Incheon Metropolitan City with the Yellow Sea islands of Daecheongdo, Baengnyeongdo, and Socheongdo in Ongjin County, South Korea.

Carnival Corporation reports record first quarter 2026 results

mar 28 2026

FinanceCarnival Corporation & plc announced record first-quarter 2026 operating results on 27 March, driven by strong demand, higher yields and robust close-in bookings. The cruise operator posted revenues of USD 6,165 million, up from USD 5,810 million in the prior-year period, marking the highest first-quarter top line in company history.

Özata Shipyard launches electric ferry for Torghatten Nord

mar 27 2026

FerryTurkish shipbuilder Özata Shipyard has successfully launched NB102 FLØYTIND, the second of three fully electric ferry in a series ordered by Norwegian operator Torghatten Nord AS.

MENAWETHAN sets sail on landmark delivery journey to Penzance

mar 27 2026

FerryThe Isles of Scilly Steamship Group’s new purpose-built freight vessel, MENAWETHAN, has departed the shipyard in Vietnam and begun her delivery voyage to the UK this morning.

Last month. Don't miss the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference!!! (Upd.1 Apr)

mar 26 2026

Only one month left until the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights from ferry industry experts and experience unparalleled networking at sea.

© Stena RoRo

CORSICA linea takes delivery of its second new LNG-powered vessel, CAPU ROSSU

mar 26 2026

FerryCORSICA linea celebrated on Thursday 26 March 2026 the official delivery ceremony of CAPU ROSSU from the CMI Jinling Weihai shipyard, its second new LNG-powered vessel, which will enter service between Marseille and Corsica from June.

© The Fjords

The Fjords acquires VÅR from Brødrene Aa

mar 26 2026

High-speedThe Fjords is expanding its fleet with a new zero-emission vessel named VÅR, initially intended for Norled. Built by renowned Norwegian shipyard Brødrene Aa, the battery electric ferry will operate on the iconic Nærøyfjorden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Outgoing CEO Brian Thorsted Hansen and incoming CEO Heidi Nag Flikka

Fjord Line secures green refinancing and appoints new CEO for next growth phase

mar 26 2026

FerryNorwegian ferry operator Fjord Line announced a major refinancing agreement combined with a leadership transition, marking the start of a new strategic growth phase for the company. In early March 2026, existing owners Kontrari and West Coast Invest consolidated full ownership of Fjord Line. The two Norwegian family-owned companies have now strengthened the ferry operator’s financial position through a comprehensive refinancing of its debt and a fresh equity injection.

SUPERFAST IX © Frank Lose

Tallink Grupp signs long-term bareboat charter for SUPERFAST IX starting May 2026

mar 26 2026

FerryAS Tallink Grupp announced that it has signed a long-term bareboat charter agreement for SUPERFAST IX. Under the agreement, SUPERFAST IX will be chartered out for 36 months starting from 1 May 2026.

© Jonas Persson

Color Group reports increased revenue in 2025, but slight decreases in profitability, passenger and freight volumes

mar 26 2026

FinanceColor Group AS, the parent company of Color Line, released its 2025 annual report showing total operating income edged up slightly to NOK 6,724 million in 2025 from NOK 6,684 million the previous year. However, EBITDA fell to NOK 1,156 million (from NOK 1,391 million in 2024, which included one-off effects), and operating profit (EBIT) declined to NOK 562 million.

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