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Cors'Express opens 2027 bookings for CHRISTINE L after delayed start

nov 10 2026

High-speedCors'Express, the new Bastia-based operator that plans hydrofoil services between Corsica and mainland Italy, has opened bookings for CHRISTINE L. The timetable shows sailings twice a week between Bastia and Civitavecchia, on Thursdays and Sundays, starting 22 April, and twice a week between Bastia and Livorno, on Mondays and Fridays, starting 23 April. No sailings are listed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Saturdays, and none to Genoa.

Global Car Carriers adds four more LNG dual-fuel PCTCs in China

nov 10 2026

Ro-roGlobal Car Carriers (GCC), the MSC-owned PCTC tonnage provider, has added four 8,600 CEU LNG dual-fuel PCTCs to its orderbook. Two of the ships have been ordered from Zhoushan Changhong International Shipbuilding for delivery in 2030, and two from China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) Weihai for delivery in 2031.

CTMA confirms SUPERSTAR II charter to cover MADELEINE II's docking

nov 10 2026

FerryCTMA will charter Seajets' SUPERSTAR II for about four months to keep the Cap-aux-Meules–Souris service running while its own RoPax MADELEINE II is in dry dock early in 2027. Transport Canada will pay for the charter.

FINNSIRIUS arrives at Kapellskar. © Søren Lund Hviid

EU funding to increase battery capacity on Finnlines ferries sixfold

nov 10 2026

FerryFinnlines is the central participant in one of six EU-supported maritime innovation projects that have just secured funding from the latest allocation round of the EU Innovation Fund.

Both hulls for Torghatten’s upcoming hydrogen ferries have now arrived in Norway

nov 10 2026

FerryThe hull of the second of two hydrogen-powered ferries for Torghatten Nord has arrived at Myklebust Verft, south of Ålesund in Norway. The Greek tug IRAKLIS towed the hull from Cemre Shipyard in Türkiye.

Five of AcquaVias's double-ended car ferries. © AcquaVias SP

São Paulo begins ferry concession with BRL 2.5 billion investment plan

nov 10 2026

FerryThe Brazilian ferry operator AcquaVias SP began a three-month period of assisted operations on 9 November 2026 under a 20-year concession covering 14 ferry routes in São Paulo State.

SEA CHANGE II Illustration © Incat Crowther

Incat Crowther details SWITCH-150 hydrogen ferry after US Coast Guard agreement

nov 09 2026

High-speedIncat Crowther and Switch Maritime have secured a Design Basis Agreement (DBA) with the US Coast Guard for SWITCH-150, a 150-passenger hydrogen fuel cell-electric fast ferry designed by Incat Crowther. The agreement gives the partners and the Coast Guard a defined framework for the ship's construction, commissioning and operation. Incat Crowther will now take the design through detailed development and into a complete digital shipbuilding package ready for construction.

Finland tenders Archipelago Sea road ferry services for 2029–2050

nov 09 2026

FerryFinland's KEHA Centre (Työllisyys-, kehittämis- ja hallintokeskus) has invited tenders for year-round road ferry services in the Archipelago Sea from 2029 to 2050. The contract is estimated at EUR 260 million over 276 months, and the deadline for tenders is 29 December 2026.

Thoma-Sea wins contract for TUSTUMENA replacement

nov 09 2026

FerryThe Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has awarded the construction contract for the TUSTUMENA replacement vessel to Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors in Louisiana, the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) says on its project page. Thoma-Sea was named apparent low bidder at USD 350 million in July. After clearing the Federal Transit Administration's Buy America audit, the project can now move into detailed design and construction.

CLdN seeks 55% more space at Santander

nov 09 2026

PortCLdN has applied to expand its RoRo terminal at the Port of Santander by 23,737 square metres at the Raos central pier. The extension would increase the terminal area by about 55%, from about 43,500 to more than 67,200 square metres.

MAZOVIA in Swinoujscie. © Søren Lund Hviid

CRACOVIA to be replaced by a larger vessel on Algerian service

nov 09 2026

FerryAfter two years of providing a reliable and successful service for Nouris El Bahr, the chartered CRACOVIA will probably be replaced by a larger vessel after the new BURSZTYN UNITY enters service on the Swinoujscie – Ystad route for POLSCA Baltic Ferries.

Work starts on GBP 40 million border upgrade at Dover

nov 09 2026

PortConstruction has started on the Dover Border Access Improvement Scheme, a GBP 40 million project to reconfigure the border control facilities in the Port of Dover's Eastern Docks, BBC reported on 6 November. The scheme will create room inside the port for up to 500 more lorries and more space for border processing booths.

BLUE STAR DELOS takes over from BLUE STAR NAXOS

nov 09 2026

FerryBlue Star Ferries, part of the Attica Group, has assigned the larger 18,663 GT 145.9 metre BLUE STAR DELOS instead of the 10,438 GT 123.8 metre BLUE STAR NAXOS to their route from Piraeus to the Cyclades.

Neoline plans technical refit to fix SolidSail issues

nov 09 2026

Ro-roAfter one year in service with the NEOLINER ORIGIN, Neoline have reviewed the success of their translantic operations. Rigging issues continually dog the project and the company plans a technical stop in February 2027 to resolve some of the issues with the Chantiers de l'Atlantique SolidSail system.

Isle of Man puts purchase of MANANNAN replacement on hold until Douglas harbour is dredged

nov 09 2026

FerryThe Isle of Man Government has put the purchase of a new vessel to replace the fast craft MANANNAN on hold until dredging problems in Douglas harbour have been resolved, Chief Minister Chris Thomas said, BBC reported on 9 November. Thomas said the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, which is owned by the government, had agreed to pause the purchase, and that the island should buy "a vessel that suits the harbour" rather than "make the harbour suit the vessel".

MSC applies for its own passenger and RoRo terminal in Valencia

nov 09 2026

PortMSC has applied to the Port Authority of Valencia for a 35-year concession to build and operate its own passenger and RoRo terminal. The application has been filed by Valencia Terminal Pasajeros, a company linked to GNV, the MSC group's ferry company, which has its Valencia offices on the Espigón del Turia.

Kangaroo Island catamaran bound for the Balearic Islands

nov 09 2026

FerrySpain’s Insotel Marine Group has acquired the conventional RoPax catamaran SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND from Australian ferry operator SeaLink. The group owns the ferry operators Trasmapi and Menorca Lines.

Interferry announces new Board of Directors at 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok

nov 09 2026

As Interferry successfully concludes its 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok, the global association representing the ferry industry announces the election of its new Board of Directors, voted in during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in conjunction with the conference.

GNV ATLAS arrives at anchorage off Turkish shipbreaking beach

nov 09 2026

FerryGNV’s GNV ATLAS arrived at the anchorage off the shipbreaking beach at Aliaga, Türkiye, on 7 November. The destination suggests that the 1990-built RoPax ferry may have been sold for recycling, although GNV has yet to confirm a sale.

From the naming ceremony in Hammerfest. © Torghatten

World’s northernmost electric ferries named

nov 09 2026

FerryTorghatten Nord held a formal naming ceremony for its newbuild ferries SEILAND and VARGSUND in Hammerfest on 6 November. The two 49-metre, 467 GT all-electric conventional catamaran ferries were built by Norwegian shipyard Oma Baatbyggeri.

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Cors'Express opens 2027 bookings for CHRISTINE L after delayed start

Global Car Carriers adds four more LNG dual-fuel PCTCs in China

CTMA confirms SUPERSTAR II charter to cover MADELEINE II's docking

EU funding to increase battery capacity on Finnlines ferries sixfold

Both hulls for Torghatten’s upcoming hydrogen ferries have now arrived in Norway

São Paulo begins ferry concession with BRL 2.5 billion investment plan

Incat Crowther details SWITCH-150 hydrogen ferry after US Coast Guard agreement

Finland tenders Archipelago Sea road ferry services for 2029–2050

Thoma-Sea wins contract for TUSTUMENA replacement

CLdN seeks 55% more space at Santander

CRACOVIA to be replaced by a larger vessel on Algerian service

Work starts on GBP 40 million border upgrade at Dover

BLUE STAR DELOS takes over from BLUE STAR NAXOS

Neoline plans technical refit to fix SolidSail issues

Isle of Man puts purchase of MANANNAN replacement on hold until Douglas harbour is dredged

MSC applies for its own passenger and RoRo terminal in Valencia

Kangaroo Island catamaran bound for the Balearic Islands

Interferry announces new Board of Directors at 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok

GNV ATLAS arrives at anchorage off Turkish shipbreaking beach

World’s northernmost electric ferries named

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