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Shippax Market 26 - Out Now!

jul 08 2026

Since 1998, Shippax Market has been the definitive annual resource for maritime industry professionals, delivering unparalleled data, in-depth analyses, and actionable insights. The 2026 edition—spanning 269 pages—is your essential guide to navigating the dynamic world of ferry, cruise, RoRo, and high-speed ferry markets.

Shippax Guide 26 - Out Now!

jul 08 2026

Shippax Guide, established 1975, is the annual extensive ship register publication including all existing RoPax, RoRo and cruise vessels currently in service.
This latest issue features JANTAR UNITY as theme vessel, with onboard and technical reports, general arrangement plans and a profile of the builder, Remontowa Shiprepair Yard.

Wärtsilä to supply propulsion solutions for Grimaldi Group newbuild programme

jul 08 2026

FerryTechnology group Wärtsilä will supply a range of propulsion solutions for nine newbuild ferries under construction for Grimaldi Group fleets. The vessels are being built at China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group Weihai Shipyard as part of Grimaldi's fleet renewal programme centred on decarbonised shipping operations.

FOUR SEASONS I © George Giannakis

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury vessel for Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings

jul 08 2026

CruiseFincantieri has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the construction of a third ultra-luxury cruise vessel. The value of the agreement, subject to financing and other terms and conditions, was described as significant.

Foreship develops energy-efficient ferry design for the Greek domestic market

jul 08 2026

FerryForeship, the naval architecture and marine engineering company of RINA, has developed a new ferry concept tailored to the specific operational and economic requirements of the Greek domestic market, with a focus on efficiency, simplicity and cost control. Greece’s ferry network is one of the most extensive in Europe, connecting more than 200 inhabited islands and transporting around 50 million passengers annually. At the same time, operators are working within a highly constrained environment, shaped by strong seasonality, regulated pricing and increasing pressure on operating costs, alongside the need to renew an ageing fleet.

India secures government backing for ship recycling expansion

jul 08 2026

India’s ship recycling sector has received significant government backing, according to the latest market outlook report from Wirana Shipping.
The report notes that India aims to recycle 16,000 ships over the next decade, a figure that broadly matches BIMCO’s estimate for global recycling volumes over the same period. According to Wirana Shipping, the target demonstrates a firm resolve by the Indian government to boost domestic ship recycling, irrespective of the volume ultimately achieved by the country’s recycling facilities.

New study reveals ETS revenues per country breaking down shipping’s EUR 9 billion contribution

jul 07 2026

A new study by European Shipowners | ECSA quantifies for the first time how much revenues shipping contributes to the national budget of EU Member States. European Shipowners urge for a requirement to reinvest these revenues in clean fuel availability and clean tech projects for the energy transition of shipping.

A GALEOTTA © Louis Moutard

CORSICA linea trials BioLNG on A GALEOTTA for Marseille–Bastia service

jul 06 2026

FerryCORSICA linea has become the first operator serving Corsica to launch a pilot integrating biomethane into the LNG supply of one of its vessels, with A GALEOTTA running on BioLNG on the Bastia–Marseille route during the 2026 summer season.

The platform that makes connectivity at sea work: Nowhere Connect Suite

jul 06 2026

When Nowhere Networks started out, the company built its own shore-to-ship radio network. As the network grew, no orchestration platform on the market offered the control, performance, and flexibility needed to combine it with LTE/5G and satellite. So, the team built their own.

© Incat

Rollback for Hull 102 as Incat's electric trio for Molslinjen takes shape

jul 03 2026

High-speedTasmanian shipbuilder Incat has rolled back Hull 102 at its Prince of Wales Bay shipyard in Hobart, marking a major construction milestone for the first of three 129-metre battery-electric fast ferries on order for Danish operator Molslinjen. The operation, completed on 3 July, clears the way for the installation of the vessel's passenger deck superstructure.

Oceanbird completes installation and sea trials of Wing560 on TIRRANNA car carrier

jul 02 2026

Ro-roOceanbird has completed the installation and initial sea trials of its Wing560 wind propulsion system aboard the Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier TIRRANNA, marking a significant milestone in the commercialization of wind-assisted shipping technology.

HAMMERSHUS © Bornholmslinjen

Molslinjen cuts HAMMERSHUS overhaul time with Wärtsilä exchange parts

jul 02 2026

FerryDanish operator Molslinjen has completed a major 32,000-hour engine overhaul on the RoPax ferry HAMMERSHUS within a 14-day dry-docking window, using Wärtsilä's Exchange Parts service to install pre-overhauled cylinder packages rather than reconditioning the removed components on site.

Kelsian wins Auckland ferry contracts and acquires Belaire Ferries

jul 02 2026

FerryKelsian Group Limited has been awarded new long-term passenger ferry contracts in Auckland, New Zealand, and has agreed to acquire local operator Belaire Ferries Limited, marking the Australian transport group's entry into the New Zealand market.

Illustration of the new TUSTUMENA © AMHS

Thoma-Sea named apparent low bidder for TUSTUMENA replacement at USD 350 million

jul 02 2026

FerryThe Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has identified Louisiana-based Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors as the apparent low bidder to build the Tustumena Replacement Vessel (TRV) for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), following a public bid of USD 349,996,251.

VOLCÁN DE TIMANFAYA will become the most modern addtion of the four © Frank Lose

Baleària completes Armas Trasmediterránea takeover with Strait and Alborán assets

jul 02 2026

FerryBaleària has closed the acquisition of the Alborán and Strait perimeters of Naviera Armas Trasmediterránea, adding four vessels and a portfolio of route concessions after clearing the competition authorities in both Spain and Morocco.

André Walter and Bernd Eikens

Change at the top of the Meyer Werft group

jul 02 2026

YardThe Chairman of the Management Board (CEO) of Meyer Werft GmbH, Bernd Eikens, will leave the company on 30 June 2026 and retire. As announced at the end of 2025, André Walter will succeed him on 1 July 2026 and will lead the company together with Ralf Schmitz (Chief Restructuring Officer) and Jörg Heidelberg (Chief Operating Officer).

Grimaldi takes delivery of the GRANDE ORIENTE

jul 01 2026

Ro-roThe Grimaldi Group took delivery of its new vessel GRANDE ORIENTE. Built by China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu, she is the Neapolitan shipping group's twelfth ammonia-ready PCTC, designed for future conversion to ammonia as a zero-carbon alternative fuel.

POLSCA Baltic Ferries launches new Gdansk–Karlshamn route

jul 01 2026

FerryPOLSCA Baltic Ferries is expanding its Baltic Sea network with a new ferry service between Gdansk, Poland, and Karlshamn, Sweden, with the first sailing scheduled for 6 July 2026.

Marine battery maker AYK Energy seals nine-vessel deal with Grimaldi Group

jul 01 2026

FerryAYK Energy announced a major contract with Grimaldi Group to supply its 2,073 kWh OrionAN marine battery systems to each of the nine next-generation RoPax vessels, for a total battery capacity of 18,657 kWh across the fleet.

ClassNK launches world's first notation for ship construction carbon footprint

jul 01 2026

Japanese classification society ClassNK has introduced what it describes as the world's first notation to visualise greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated during ship construction. The new notation, "a-EA (CFP)", confirms that a vessel's carbon footprint (CFP) during construction has been calculated and independently verified by a third party.

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