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GNV PHOENIX

GNV expands Mediterranean fleet with GNV PHOENIX and new LNG vessels for Italy-Morocco routes

apr 23 2026

FerryGNV continues its fleet growth by adding the GNV PHOENIX while preparing to deploy two new LNG-powered ships on the strategic Italy-Morocco corridor in summer 2026.

STENA VINGA, here in Portsmouth © Søren Lund Hviid

DFDS rejected by Guernsey for an offer for an inter-island RoPax service

apr 23 2026

FerryGuernsey’s Committee for Economic Development has reviewed a February proposal from DFDS to run an inter-island ferry service using the RoPax STENA VINGA, with Friday arrivals from Jersey and Monday return sailings. Following consultations with Guernsey Ports, Customs and Immigration, the Committee assessed operational, legal and market impacts, including effects on existing services and port operations.

SOLENT EXPRESS

Griffon Marine announced the sale of SOLENT EXPRESS hovercraft to Caspian Offshore Construction

apr 23 2026

High-speedGriffon Marine has announced the sale of its BHT-130 series hovercraft SOLENT EXPRESS to Caspian Offshore Construction (COC), one of the leading providers of offshore marine support services, operating across two geographical locations including Caspian Sea region and the Middle East area.

New CEO, Peep Jalakas

Tallink achieves clear improvement in Q1 results amid global tensions

apr 23 2026

FinanceAS Tallink Grupp ended the first quarter of 2026 with a clearly stronger result than in the same period a year earlier. Investments into the fleet continued, the Middle East crisis was not yet reflected in the quarter’s financial performance, and the company aims to remain a reliable dividend payer also this year.

Cavotec launches PowerMove RoRo NxG, their next-generation mobile shore power system for RoRo and RoPax vessels

apr 23 2026

Cavotec has launched PowerMove RoRo NxG, their next-generation mobile cable management system designed to simplify shore power connections for RoRo and RoPax vessels and support ports in their transition to cleaner operations.

GRANDE INGHILTERRA

Grimaldi takes delivery of GRANDE INGHILTERRA

apr 23 2026

Ro-roThe naming and delivery ceremony of the GRANDE INGHILTERRA was held in Shanghai. Built by China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu, she is the eleventh ammonia-ready PCTC for the Grimaldi Group.

SAINT-MALO © Søren Lund Hviid

There will be no price hikes, nor shortage of marine fuels in 2026 says Brittany Ferries

apr 23 2026

FerryHoliday makers can be confident that a sail-and-stay vacation with Brittany Ferries will not be ruined by fuel shortages this year, nor by soaring prices. That’s the company’s 2026 promise to all passengers.

Baleària begins sea trials of the fast ferry MERCEDES PINTO

apr 22 2026

High-speedBaleària has started the sea trials of its new fast ferry, the MERCEDES PINTO, in Gijón. This is the company’s third LNG dual-fuel capable catamaran, currently being finalised at the Armon shipyard. Baleària expects to take delivery of the vessel in May.

Only 2 weeks left. Updated programme and attendee list (Upd.22 Apr)

apr 21 2026

Only two weeks remain now until the 2026 Shippax Ferry Conference, and we currently have more than 230 unique companies booked, each typically attended on average by two delegates.
The programme and list of companies booked have been updated.

The fully electric VIKING HELIOS project with an 85–100 MWh battery pack which Viking Line aims to introduce by 2030

Viking Line reports resilient Q1 2026 performance amid winter headwinds

apr 21 2026

FinanceViking Line Abp released its Business Review for the period January–March 2026, highlighting steady operations despite typical seasonal challenges in the Baltic Sea ferry market. Consolidated sales reached EUR 89.2 million, a 2.2% increase from EUR 87.3 million in the same period of 2025.

LAKEWAY EXPRESS © Lakeway Link

Lakeway Link suspends traffic between Södertälje and Gdynia

apr 21 2026

Ro-roLakeway Link, owned by Wallenius Lines and Greencarrier, is suspending its scheduled service between Södertälje and Gdynia from 15 May at the latest. The decision is a result of the delayed refurbishment of the Södertälje lock, which continues to restrict access to Lake Mälaren and the strategically important customer base around Västerås.

AF MARINA © Marc Ottini

AF MARINA chartered for Cyprus–Greece summer service

apr 20 2026

FerryAF MARINA has been chartered by the Government of Cyprus to operate the direct maritime connection between Cyprus and Greece during the 2026 summer season.

NORWEGIAN AURA launched by Fincantieri

apr 20 2026

CruiseFincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) have celebrated the launch of NORWEGIAN AURA at the Monfalcone shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for spring 2027.

GRANDE TOKYO

Grimaldi takes delivery of GRANDE TOKYO, it’s tenth ammonia-ready PCTC

apr 17 2026

Ro-roThe new PCTC GRANDE TOKYO has been christened and delivered in Shanghai. She is the tenth ammonia-ready vessel in the Grimaldi Group’s fleet, designed for the future use of ammonia as an alternative fuel.

Telenor Maritime and Quvia Expand Partnership to Deliver AI-Driven Connectivity for Cruise and Ferry

apr 17 2026

Telenor Maritime and Quvia are expanding their partnership on AI-driven connectivity optimisation, following a successful Proof of Concept (PoC) that delivered measurable improvements in network performance and passenger experience.

© Søren Lund Hviid

DFDS raises 2026 EBIT outlook after strong start to the year

apr 16 2026

FinanceDFDS has upgraded its full-year 2026 earnings guidance following better-than-expected performance in the first quarter. The company now expects EBIT for 2026 to land between DKK 1,000 million and 1,400 million, up from the previous range of DKK 800–1,100 million. The raise reflects stronger progress on five of its six key operational “turning points”, with the Mediterranean ferry network delivering the largest positive contribution.

More than half of travellers come from abroad – Nordic boom in travel clearly evident at Viking Line

apr 16 2026

FerryInternational tourism is growing rapidly in the Nordic region, and a cruise on the Baltic Sea is a natural part of many travellers’ experience. At Viking Line, this growth is greatest among travellers from Asia. Meanwhile, the cooler climate of the Nordic countries is attracting more and more tourists from the Mediterranean region.

The Aponte family

Aponte family completes generational handover at MSC

apr 16 2026

The Aponte family has formalised a major succession at Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest container shipping group. Founder Captain Gianluigi Aponte, aged 85, has transferred ownership of the privately held Swiss-based giant to his two children. Since 2010, GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) has been a fully owned subsidiary of the MSC Group, alongside SNAV, which was acquired in 1995.

STAR © Richard Seville

Italian ferry operator Blu Jet completes purchase of high-speed catamaran STAR

apr 16 2026

High-speedBlu Jet, the ferry subsidiary of Italian State Railways, has finalised the purchase of the high-speed catamaran STAR. The vessel, previously owned by a Croatian company, had been operating under a bareboat charter with Blu Jet for 18 months before the ownership transfer was completed.

Best-ever first quarter for Molslinjen

apr 16 2026

High-speedMolslinjen has reported its best-ever first quarter, with its high-speed catamarans on the Kattegat routes carrying nearly 680,000 passengers and more than 290,000 cars between January and March 2026. The strong performance represents a rise of almost 5 per cent in passenger numbers and 5.6 per cent in cars compared with the previous record set in early 2024.

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