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KiwiRail confirmed as operator of new Cook Strait ferries KUPE and COOK

jul 24 2026

FerryThe New Zealand Government has confirmed KiwiRail as operator of the country's two new rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries, which will be named KUPE and COOK. Minister for Rail Winston Peters made both announcements at Parliament on 17 July 2026.

STENA VINGA © Søren Lund Hviid

STENA VINGA to become CORBIÈRE SEAWAYS following Jersey public vote

jul 24 2026

FerryDFDS has confirmed that STENA VINGA will be renamed CORBIÈRE SEAWAYS, the winning entry in a public naming competition run in Jersey.

Baleària Canarias acquires Transportes Intercanarios

jul 24 2026

Baleària Canarias has completed the acquisition of Transportes Intercanarios S.A. from the Armas family, adding a land transport and port services network to its Canary Islands operations. The company announced the deal on 23 July 2026.

Peep Jalakas, Chairman of the Management Board of AS Tallink Grupp

Tallink half year results: stable revenue and stronger cargo volumes in the second quarter

jul 24 2026

FinanceIn the second quarter of 2026, AS Tallink Grupp carried a total of 1,454,725 passengers, which is a 2.2% decrease compared to the same period last year. The number of cargo units carried increased by 2.9% to 68,986, while the number of passenger vehicles fell by 6.5% to 199,025. The quarter ended with a net loss of EUR 2.5 million, which includes EUR 12.5 million in dividend-related income tax.

ECSA welcomes proposed inclusion of two Indian yards on EU ship recycling list

jul 24 2026

European Shipowners | ECSA has welcomed the European Commission's proposal to add two Indian facilities to the updated European List of Ship Recycling Facilities. The association published its response on 23 July 2026.

Fincantieri delivers EXPLORA III, third of six Explora Journeys vessels

jul 24 2026

CruiseFincantieri delivered EXPLORA III to Explora Journeys at its Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa on 23 July 2026, marking the halfway point of the MSC Group luxury brand's six-ship newbuilding programme. Three vessels are now in service, with EXPLORA IV and EXPLORA V due in 2027 and EXPLORA VI in 2028.

MOL introduces 'Skater' device to shift disabled vehicles on car carriers

jul 24 2026

Ro-roMitsui O.S.K. Lines has developed the "Skater", a device for moving vehicles temporarily unable to travel under their own power aboard car carriers, and has begun deploying it across the MOL-operated fleet. The device was developed with Yamato Chain Mfg. Co. and MOL Techno-Trade Co.

BMT acquires Australian naval architects One2three

jul 24 2026

High-speedBMT has acquired Sydney-based One2three Naval Architects, expanding its independent commercial and specialist vessel design capability across ferries, specialist craft, autonomy and advanced vessel technologies. The acquisition was announced on 23 July 2026.

ECSA welcomes EUR 10 billion ETS earmark, warns of gaps on competitiveness

jul 18 2026

The European Commission published its new EU Emissions Trading System proposal on 17 July, drawing a mixed response from European Shipowners|ECSA, which described the earmarking of ETS revenues as a positive first step while warning that the package falls short on competitiveness.

TROLLIUS SOYA launched

jul 17 2026

FerryWakkanai-based Heart Land Ferry's new RoPax, TROLLIUS SOYA, was launched at Naikai Zosen's yard in Onomichi, Hiroshima prefecture, Japan, on 16 July 2026.

ISLAND SARLEQUUN

BC Ferries welcomes ISLAND SARLEQUUN to its fleet after transatlantic delivery voyage

jul 16 2026

FerryBC Ferries has welcomed its newest Island Class vessel, ISLAND SARLEQUUN, in a naming ceremony held on 15 July 2026 in Victoria, British Columbia. The RoPax newbuild arrived following a delivery voyage from Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, and is being prepared to serve the Nanaimo Harbour–Gabriola Island route.

SCILLONIAN IV starts sea trials in Vietnam

jul 15 2026

FerrySCILLONIAN IV, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group's new passenger ferry, has entered the sea trials phase in Vietnam. The RoPax newbuild is being built by French shipbuilder Piriou.

ARCTIC TERN

Wallenius Wilhelmsen takes delivery of first Shaper Class vessel

jul 14 2026

Ro-roWallenius Wilhelmsen has taken delivery of ARCTIC TERN, the first vessel in its new Shaper Class series and a significant milestone in the company's fleet renewal programme. The 228-metre newbuilding, built by the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, offers a car capacity of 9,350 units, and will be deployed through EUKOR Car Carriers, the shipping line jointly owned by Hyundai Motor Group and Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

EU ETS revision: European Shipowners call for permanent ETS derogations for islands, outermost regions and ice-classed ships

jul 14 2026

Ahead of the upcoming revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), European Shipowners | ECSA call on the Commission to make the maritime derogations permanent beyond 2030 and to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Kongsberg Maritime to acquire Berg Propulsion

jul 14 2026

Kongsberg Maritime ASA has announced an agreement to acquire the Swedish company Berg Propulsion AB, a designer and manufacturer of integrated propulsion and electrical systems for the maritime market.

DFDS freight volumes up 3.3% in June, passenger numbers down 8.0%

jul 13 2026

DFDS transported 3.5m lane metres of freight in June 2026, up 3.3% on June 2025, while passenger numbers fell 8.0% to 413,000.

TT-Line orders second Green Ship 2.0

jul 12 2026

FerryTT-Line has confirmed an order for a second Green Ship 2.0 newbuild, a sister vessel to the ship announced at the end of 2025. The two LNG-hybrid ferries form part of the operator's fleet renewal programme. The second newbuild will be built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing, the same yard contracted for the first vessel. The first ship is scheduled to enter service on the Baltic Sea before summer 2030.

New Maritime Technologies Forum guidelines to strengthen safety management systems for ships using methanol as fuel

jul 12 2026

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) announced the publication of new guidelines to support companies in developing new Safety Management Systems (SMS) and strengthening existing SMS for ships using methanol as fuel. As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation efforts, low-carbon methanol has emerged as one of the most scalable alternative fuel options.

Steel cut for CARNIVAL DESTINY, first of Carnival's Ace class

jul 12 2026

CruiseCarnival Cruise Line has revealed the name of its next newbuilding as CARNIVAL DESTINY, the first of three next-generation Ace class ships, at a steel-cutting ceremony held on 10 July at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard. The event revealed the ship's name and included a 3D hologram giving a first look at the design, with delivery scheduled for summer 2029.

Shippax Market 26 - Out Now!

jul 08 2026

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